It’s one of the busiest weeks for dealmaking on the book business calendar. We’re keeping track of the big book deals you need to know about while out exploring the show floor—so you don’t have to. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
Read with Jenna selects the latest novel by Laila Lalami, Barnes & Noble and Reese Witherspoon both highlight Clare Leslie Hall's U.S. debut, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
Adam Ridgway on Tuesday opens his first London Book Fair as its director: 'A phenomenal event.' The post London Book Fair’s Adam Ridgway: ‘There’s a Lot To Learn’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-09 22:38:20 UTC ]
Most musicians can only make money on the platform by writing songs inoffensive enough to get on to one of its vapid playlistsIn the hands of some of its most gifted practitioners, songwriting is a kind of emotional alchemy. For the past week, I have been returning to a perfect example: Every... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2025-03-09 16:38:43 UTC ]
New Harper Lee short stories coming this fall, a day in the life of an audiobook narrator, the It Books of March, and more news. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-03-09 15:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers and analysts say popularity of genres like manga and superhero comics is a gateway into readingThe best route to learning to love words in print could well be pictures. This, at least, is the hope of the publishing industry this spring, as it welcomes news that sales of children’s... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2025-03-09 14:00:11 UTC ]
Sepideh Gholian’s diary of prison life came out four years ago. Next month, she will publish a cookbook to honour her fellow inmatesMaziar Bahari used to feel sceptical when people talked of the way that books can change lives. Such statements always seemed like so much hyperbole to him.But when... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2025-03-09 12:00:03 UTC ]
The most read books on Goodreads this week, how to identify credible sources in a time of misinformation, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-03-08 16:00:00 UTC ]
Not only do we almost all agree about what a better food system should look like, but we also know most of what it will take to make it a reality. Julian Baggini is a philosopher with a long and deep interest in food and where it comes from. His books include internationally bestselling How the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2025-03-08 09:00:00 UTC ]
She’s the chatty daytime presenter with a nice line in withering putdowns. But as a judge once ruled, that’s just a role she performs. So who is the real Lorraine Kelly? Lorraine Kelly opens the front door with a huge smile. “You interviewed me, years ago, d’you remember?” Now she looks... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2025-03-08 07:00:18 UTC ]
The LBF-bound publishing software company Klopotek, based in Berlin, announces the departure of its CEO, with a search to come. The post Ahead of London Book Fair: Klopotek CEO Peter Karwowski Steps Down appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-07 19:10:14 UTC ]
A Caldecott Medal winner, he turned childhood memories of fleeing the Nazis in Poland into magical stories. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2025-03-07 19:00:38 UTC ]
March Madness, book-nerd style. Plus: a new documentary for grammar geeks, Barnes & Noble employees ratify union deal, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-03-07 16:00:00 UTC ]
OverDrive will distribute Podium's audiobooks to libraries and schools outside of the United States and Canada. The post OverDrive Distributes Podium’s Audiobooks Outside North America appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-07 14:40:34 UTC ]
In this land of opportunities, being an immigrant can often feel like playing a round of Twister. A certain contortion of mind, language, and will power seems written into the script; a lot of territory remains untouchable. Shubha Sunder’s debut novel Optional Practical Training is named after... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2025-03-07 12:05:00 UTC ]
Discussing Dream Count, her first novel in 12 years, the Nigerian author shares her thoughts on masculinity, political chaos, and the future of fiction. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Atlantic | 2025-03-07 12:00:00 UTC ]
Peter Wolf befriended music legends, married a movie star and led the J. Geils Band. His new memoir reminds us: He was there. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2025-03-07 11:00:38 UTC ]
Fifteen years ago, Kathryn Stockett’s debut novel became a best seller, but was also heavily criticized for its portrayal of Black characters. Now, she has written second novel, “The Calamity Club.” Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2025-03-07 10:04:33 UTC ]
“They have no history,” an anonymous 19th-century British author wrote of the Carpathians, because he was too lazy to go there to find out. The Carpathians actually groan under the weight of their history. The old tribes of Europe—Celts, Romans, Germans, Franks, Slavs, Huns, Dacians, Avars and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2025-03-07 09:58:13 UTC ]
Our reviews of the books adapted into and inspiring this year's Academy Award–nominated films, from 'The Brutalist' and 'Conclave' to 'Nickel Boys' and 'Wicked.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-07 05:00:00 UTC ]