One of my toddler’s favorite books is Dr. Seuss’s ABC. I like the narcotic effect of the sing-song rhymes, she likes getting praised whenever she correctly screams a letter, and we both like the goofy little drawings. Every time I get to H, though—”Hungry Horse. Hen in hat. H…h…H”—I ask myself... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-06-08 18:02:38 UTC ]
Extremely long wait times being experienced by arriving and departing passengers at Toronto Pearson Airport are likely to continue until Labour Day, a former Air Canada executive said Wednesday. Continue reading >> [ Source: CBC | 2022-06-08 17:55:58 UTC ]
Audiobook sales are up for the tenth straight year. Here are the results from a few studies detailing audiobook listener habits. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-06-08 17:45:20 UTC ]
Here are some of the most popular YA fantasy novels you can grab now for under $5! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-06-08 14:20:51 UTC ]
Do you want a historical fiction book club but you don't know where to start? Read inside for some tips and ideas. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-06-08 10:33:00 UTC ]
Whether you’re looking for romance, sci-fi, history, contemporary fiction, or fantasy, these queer narrators have you covered, like Avi Roque in Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-06-08 10:32:00 UTC ]
A selection of books published this week; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2022-06-08 09:00:02 UTC ]
Have teenagers taken control of publishing? With some authors notching up a billion views, we look at how TikTok is electrifying the world of books – creating bestsellers, reviving classics and rescuing neglected genresIt’s four o’clock on a sunny Saturday afternoon and the Krispy Kreme doughnut... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2022-06-08 05:00:14 UTC ]
Starting next April 1, Penguin Random House Publisher Services will take over distribution of the adult and children’s print books published by Disney Publishing Worldwide. Under the agreement, PRHPS will also take on distribution of Marvel Publishing’s collected editions and graphic novels to... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
Driven by an increase in its physical stores, sales at Indigo Books & Music increased 17.4% in the fiscal year ended April 2, 2022, over fiscal 2021, rising to C$1.06 billion. Canada’s largest bookstore chain had an operating profit of C$29 million, compared to a loss of C$31.9 million in... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Audio Publishers Association’s annual sales survey found that the 28 member companies reporting to the APA had revenue gains of 25% in 2021, bringing the estimated industry total to $1.6 billion in sales last year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
The comedian’s memoir was funny. But when the new show based on it tries for something deeper, it sinks into bathos. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2022-06-08 02:00:06 UTC ]
Frankfurter Buchmesse reports that Hall 3 is almost sold out. This year, Frankfurt Audio and BookFest return, 4,000+ exhibitors expected. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse: ‘Making Democratic Values Visible’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-07 18:14:17 UTC ]
More than 20 popular LGBTQ YA ebooks are on sale for under $5 on Amazon right now. Grab these deals while they last! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-06-07 15:52:23 UTC ]
Growth in audiobook revenue by genre was led in 2021 by romance, self-help, and science-fiction per the Audio Publishers Association. The post Audio Publishers Association: US Audiobook Revenues Reach $1.6 Billion in 2021 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-07 15:41:05 UTC ]
Three terrific books for your walk or drive — or for drowning out the sounds of kids home from school. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-06-07 14:04:58 UTC ]
Tracy Flick, the ambitious high school student from Tom Perrotta's "Election," is now an assistant principal in the sequel, "Tracy Flick Can't Win" Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-06-07 13:57:02 UTC ]
Ranging from middle grade fantasy to adult literary fiction and romance, here are Barnes & Noble's top 10 books of 2022 so far. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-06-07 13:23:38 UTC ]
Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Sloane Crosley, Caleb Gayle, Kali Fajardo-Anstine, 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 | 2022-06-07 09:59:25 UTC ]
Leila Mottley’s debut novel about a teenager’s serial abuse is based on a true story. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2022-06-07 09:00:12 UTC ]