John Murray’s new literary crime and thriller imprint is launching with a line-up of authors including Mick Herron, Frankie Boyle and Kaoru Takamura, among others. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-18 00:15:20 UTC ]
Oneworld has commissioned an "unforgettable" insider account from former BBC "Newsnight" producer Sam McAlister, the "booker extraordinaire" who secured an infamous interview with Prince Andrew. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-17 23:51:46 UTC ]
Today’s edition of SFF Daily Deals is sponsored by the audiobook Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves.`the audiobook Cold the Night, Fast the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-01-17 14:13:35 UTC ]
Avidly read history-and-humor series continued their hold on the nonfiction book consumer base in China at the end of 2021. The post China Bestsellers in December: ‘The Charm of History’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-01-17 14:04:07 UTC ]
Now is a good opportunity to buy one of the best no-frills e-readers available. Amazon is selling the latest generation of its standard Kindle reader for just $50 during a one-day sale, or $70 for a version without ads. Those are the lowest prices we've seen since Black Friday, and make them... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2022-01-16 16:05:56 UTC ]
Allison & Busby has netted an "explosive" debut novel by former police officer Graham Bartlett. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-16 13:20:55 UTC ]
A narrator can make or break the listening experience. Over several related novels, they can become friend (or foe). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-01-16 13:00:49 UTC ]
The Bookseller’s annual Christmas trading survey, backed up by new data from the Booksellers Association, suggests that the majority of indie booksellers had an excellent festive sales period. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-16 11:21:18 UTC ]
Once again the children’s writer Julia Donaldson tops the year-end ranking of writers through Nielsen, but a rise in sales of backlist titles saw a number of authors with large oeuvres make an appearance. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-16 10:02:13 UTC ]
Before he helped bring down Richard Nixon, the reporter grew up in a school of hard knocks. His memoir is a treasureFew reporters are synonymous with their craft. Bob Woodward of the Washington Post is one, his former partner, Carl Bernstein, another. Together, they broke open the Watergate... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2022-01-16 07:00:43 UTC ]
The Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize has announced a new landmark partnership with The Literary Consultancy and revealed the judging line-up for 2022. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-16 04:07:20 UTC ]
Femi Kayode’s début novel, which is based on the real-life lynching of four undergraduates in Nigeria, is the first title in a forthcoming series from Raven Books. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-16 02:03:47 UTC ]
Waterstones has apologised and said it is "deeply embarrassed" after award-winning author Derek Owusu was asked for ID in a London branch when he offered to sign copies of his books. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-16 01:22:08 UTC ]
Last week the Booksellers Association (BA) reported that the number of independent bookshops in the UK and Ireland had grown for the fifth consecutive year, with the BA’s figures showing 1,027 shops as active members at the end of 2021, the highest number since 2013. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-15 20:36:31 UTC ]
Macmillan has released a golden edition of the children’s classic as the beloved children’s book turns 40 this year. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-15 17:45:43 UTC ]
Record sales show that even the ability to carry thousands of books in one portable electronic device is not enoughIn 2009, when Amazon’s Kindle ebook was launched in the UK, it seemed impossible to imagine that a dozen years later booksellers would be reporting a record year of sales of... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2022-01-15 17:00:27 UTC ]
A memoir by a man who has drawn caricatures for the greatest editors is a treasure trove of the American mid-century modernAt 92, Edward Sorel is the grand old man of New York magazines. For 60 years, his blistering caricatures have lit up the pages of Harper’s, the Atlantic, Esquire, Time,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2022-01-15 07:00:17 UTC ]
Children's literature has come a long way, but many books still link girls with emotions and boys with tools. Continue reading >> [ Source: HuffPost | 2022-01-14 23:54:17 UTC ]
I should preface this by saying that I’m a big fan of Steph Curry. He’s indisputably the greatest shooter of all time. He’s done more to revolutionize the game (for both good and ill I would argue, but that’s a discussion for another day…) than any other player of his generation. He proved the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-01-14 18:13:15 UTC ]
This week brought deals on Apple devices, gaming gear and more. The Mac Mini M1 remains on sale for $600 while the 3rd-generation AirPods are back down to a record low of $140. Nintendo's Ring Fit Adventure is back in stock and $25 off, while you can still get a one-year Switch Online family... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2022-01-14 16:45:01 UTC ]