In “Index, a History of,” scholar Dennis Duncan delivers an informative and witty history of those oft-overlooked back pages. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-02-18 13:00:05 UTC ]
Catherine Oster explains why, in 1776, high society was obsessed with the Chudleigh scandal. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-02-18 13:00:03 UTC ]
Today's edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by Flatiron Books publisher of Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez`Flatiron Books publisher of Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-02-18 12:57:09 UTC ]
My friend, a poet and professor, was telling her nine-year-old daughter last week about the banning of Maus. She explained that Art Spiegelman’s Pulitzer Prize winning graphic novel about the Holocaust had been banned, and that it’s especially important to shine a light on dark histories when... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-02-18 09:51:43 UTC ]
In this excerpt from his new book, Daniel Pink writes about choices that seem irresistible at first, but morph into powerful regrets later in life. For a guy whom antiquity scholars say might never have existed, Aesop has enjoyed a pretty good run as an author. The fables that bear his name (but... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2022-02-18 09:00:06 UTC ]
Newbery honoree Christina Soontornvat writes across varied literary forms in four upcoming books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Waterloo, Iowa’s Soul Book Nook is the first and only Black-owned indie in a state where, according to the most recent U.S. Census, less than 4% the population identifies as African American. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Having weathered two trying years, American independent presses are finding themselves hopeful about 2022. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Unit sales of print books rose 2.8% in the week ended Feb. 12, 2022, compared to the similar in 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Marysue Rucci buys Vanessa Chan’s debut novel, Christie Tate sells a memoir about female friendship to Avid Reader, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
In 1877, as the outcome of the previous year’s presidential election was still being disputed, D. Appleton & Co. advertised a book that tackled the ever-thorny question, “How shall the votes be counted?” Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Elena Armas debuts at #3 on our trade paperback list with the TikTok hit 'The Spanish Love Deception.' Plus Chuck Klosterman's dream of 'The Nineties' is alive in hardcover nonfiction, and singer Chiquis Rivera's memoir lands on our lists in English and Spanish editions. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
The ABA's hour-long Town Hall drew almost 200 participants, with booksellers celebrating the board’s increased diversity, but also concerned about changes made this past fall to the ABA Ends Policies regarding its view on freedom of expression. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
The bill, should it become law, would build upon the similarly-named act implemented in New York City in 2017, expanding the protections for freelancers state-wide. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Marysue Rucci buys Vanessa Chan’s debut novel, Christie Tate sells a memoir about female friendship to Avid Reader, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
The memoir will delve into Page’s relationship with his body and his experiences as one of the most famous trans people in the world. Continue reading >> [ Source: HuffPost | 2022-02-17 20:19:36 UTC ]
'The buzz and energy' of Bologna Children's Book Fair, Elena Pasoli says, is powered by publishers' confirmations from 50 nations. The post Interview With Bologna’s Elena Pasoli: ‘The Response Is Amazing’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-17 18:23:17 UTC ]
Actively purchased copy figures show Immediate Media benefitting as readers turn to domestic and children’s magazines. Continue reading >> [ Source: Media Week | 2022-02-17 16:49:49 UTC ]
The following contains spoilers for season four, episodes eight and nine of 'Star Trek: Discovery' and season one of 'Star Trek: Prodigy.'In the initial pitch for Star Trek, way back in 1964, the series was described as “Wagon Train to the Stars.” This was mostly in reference to its sense of... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2022-02-17 14:00:43 UTC ]
In which a bookseller appreciates the return of old rhythms from a pre-pandemic past. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-17 13:30:00 UTC ]