The Julius Campe Award this year recognizes the 74-year-old Frankfurter Buchmesse for its work in literature and 'genuine spirit.' The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Wins Hoffmann und Campe’s 2022 Julius Campe Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-31 20:09:54 UTC ]
Two petitions sought to block Barnes & Noble and independent booksellers from selling “Gender Queer” and “A Court of Mist and Fury” to minors in Virginia because of the books’ sexual content. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2022-08-31 19:12:46 UTC ]
The judge in two obscenity cases in Virginia that targeted two books—Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe and A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas—has dismissed the cases, saying that the books are not obscene under the law and the law that pertains to the litigation is itself flawed.... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-08-31 13:48:46 UTC ]
Another month of books, another month of book covers. The hazy rainbow trend is back for August, in among a series of bold and mysterious cover treatments. Featuring a whole lot of red and some I-wish-this-was-a-poster standouts. Here are my favorite book covers of the month—as always, feel free... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-08-31 12:51:26 UTC ]
Women-operated and founded podcast network Lemonada Media is launching a book club in partnership with publishing company Penguin Random House. Starting September, the Lemonada Book Club will select recent or upcoming fiction and nonfiction book releases under PRH--aligned with topics related to... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2022-08-31 12:13:11 UTC ]
In ‘Deer Creek Drive,’ Beverly Lowry takes a new look at a crime that has haunted her since childhood. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-08-31 12:00:00 UTC ]
“If it weren’t for Beyoncé, another girl like us with an untraceable name, we wouldn’t have had much in common.” Remica Bingham-Risher on stepmotherhood, lineage, and the weight of names. | Lit Hub Memoir Ben Mathis-Lilley on the inevitability of college football (and why it’s all Thomas... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-08-31 10:30:26 UTC ]
High inflation and supply chain challenges combined to drop earnings at Penguin Random House 20.7% in the first half of 2022 compared to a year ago. Revenue rose 6.2%, to €1.92 billion, but even there the news was disappointing with parent company Bertelsmann noting that excluding the favorable... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
In The Association of American Publishers and Authors Guild had filed an amicus brief in the case, which sought to limit sales of two books. The post Virginia Judge Rules Against Book-Banning Attempt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-30 22:31:10 UTC ]
Ubisoft’s Rocksmith+ subscription service will arrive on September 6th, the publisher announced today. Following a nearly year-long delay, the guitar learning platform will be available on PC exclusively through the Ubisoft Store. With 5,000 songs available at lunch, including tunes from Alicia... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2022-08-30 21:30:41 UTC ]
A new law has led to Missouri school districts getting rid of any graphic novels that could be seen as sexual, including The Handmaid's Tale. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-08-30 17:45:17 UTC ]
A terrific historical novel about a teenage girl who knows her husband is plotting to murder her. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-08-30 14:12:33 UTC ]
Eleven previously unpublished letters will go on display at the Charles Dickens Museum in London, offering an insight into the British author's life. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-08-30 12:42:27 UTC ]
Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Jason Mosberg, May-lee Chai, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Millions | 2022-08-30 09:59:55 UTC ]
In three journeys to the past, characters find themselves on quests that have nothing to do with the calendar or geography. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2022-08-30 09:00:08 UTC ]
I borrowed William Faulkner’s book Light in August from the university library three days before the first strikes on Kyiv in February. My electronic reader card shows the date. There were no people in the reading room; everyone was at home updating the news and packing their bags. The librarian... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-08-30 08:59:00 UTC ]
Quarto Group reported that revenue rose 9% in the first six months of 2022 over the comparable period in 2021, to $61.9 million, and net income jumped 124%, to $4.7 million. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
In a resounding victory for the freedom to read, a Virginia state judge on August 30 swiftly dismissed two closely-watched cases that sought to bar the public display and sale of two books alleged to be obscene under an obscure state law, and in so doing struck down the state law the claims were... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
Abby West has been named v-p and editorial director at Amistad, with promotions for Tara Parsons and Laina Adler to v-p and deputy publisher of their respective imprints. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
Netflix has secured non-exclusive streaming rights to a handful of classic anime titles. Variety reports the company recently signed an agreement with Nippon TV to bring Berserk, Claymore, Death Note, Parayste: The Maxim and nine other shows and movies to viewers worldwide.Of that group, Netflix... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2022-08-29 16:08:13 UTC ]