Octopus has pre-empted Camille Kouchner’s memoir, The Familia Grande, which covers a high-profile abuse scandal and has been a runaway hit in France. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-13 10:05:05 UTC ]
Nita Prose’s novel whisks you to a luxury hotel, while Jamie Raskin’s memoir is a reminder of what really matters: home, family and democracy. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2022-01-13 10:00:02 UTC ]
The long-awaited HBO Max limited series adaptation of Station Eleven premiered on December 16. Go behind the scenes of the entire experience, from acquisition to streaming, with this conversation between author Emily St. John Mandel and series showrunner Patrick Somerville, moderated by Isaac... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-01-13 09:50:46 UTC ]
Faber has acquired The Umbra Tales, a "magical, bold" new middle-grade fantasy series from debut writer and FAB Prize-winner Janelle McCurdy. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-13 09:33:13 UTC ]
TheSkimm, Condé Nast, The Washington Post, Politico and Hearst have shifted reopenings to at least the end of the month and, in some cases, till March. The post Spiking omicron cases spell delays for publishers’ January RTO plans appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2022-01-13 05:01:00 UTC ]
Facing tough comparisons to 2021, when sales got off to a strong start compared to 2020, unit sales of print books fell 13.9% last week from the first week in 2021 at outlets that report to BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-01-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
After cancelling its in-person Winter Institute over Covid-19 concerns, the American Booksellers Association has announced that it will expand its virtual Snow Days event from two days to three. Originally set for March 8-9, the event will now run March 8-10. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-01-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
A new edition of Felix Salten's 'Bambi: A Life in the Forest' will be released next month, translated by Jack Zipes and featuring illustrations by Alenka Sottler; this is the first English version to be published since 1928. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-01-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
Manchester University Press (MUP) has launched an audiobook pilot programme, following claims students with 'screen fatigue' are increasingly turning to the format. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-13 00:08:43 UTC ]
Hodder Studio has landed Letters from Brenda by Emma Kennedy, a memoir that explores the author's relationship with her mum, inspired by the discovery of 75 lost letters. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-12 23:00:44 UTC ]
September Publishing has acquired an updated edition of Samson Kambalu's "wickedly funny, artistic" childhood memoir The Jive Talker: Or How To Get a British Passport. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-12 20:46:36 UTC ]
The publishing industry is booming. According to Publishers Weekly, sales of print books rose 8.9% in 2021, selling 825.7 million units, up from 757.9 million in 2020. This is the second year in a row to see a similar sales jump; in 2020, sales were up 8.2% from 2019, in which 693.7 million... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-01-12 19:07:42 UTC ]
Roxane Gay is launching a new one-year fellowship programme which will see her support three aspiring writers. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-12 16:04:26 UTC ]
IPA, CPJ, and several embassies condemn the defamation verdict against PRH Peru's Jerónimo Pimentel and author Christopher Acosta. The post PRH Peru Chief and Author in Defamation Case: Publishing Industry Support appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-01-12 15:59:10 UTC ]
Today’s edition of kids' book deals is sponsored by AfterShock Comics`AfterShock... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-01-12 13:56:03 UTC ]
The pandemic is showing the holes in social safety nets across the U.S., but public libraries aren't the answer to those problems. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-01-12 11:42:00 UTC ]
If you got a new Kindle for the holidays, keep it protected and looking great with these handmade or custom options from Etsy.- Matt Grant Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-01-12 11:35:00 UTC ]
Media.Monks has completed its first merger deal of the year with 4 Mile Analytics as it expands its data and digital media capabilities. The merger will see the Californian-based data consultancy join the holding company S4 Capital's fold to bring in its analytics capabilities--as well as data... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2022-01-12 10:53:08 UTC ]
Also, remembering Sidney Poitier and discussing Lost & Found: A Memoir with author Kathryn Schulz. Continue reading >> [ Source: Slate | 2022-01-12 10:05:00 UTC ]
In “Mala’s Cat,” Mala Kacenberg describes her time hiding out in the forest during World War II after losing her family. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2022-01-12 10:00:02 UTC ]