Unless an author is a household name or has a celebrity endorsement, the hardcover fiction list can be elusive for first-timers. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2021-12-23 10:00:01 UTC ]
If you love Jane Smiley, this episode is for you. Eve and Julie are joined by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author in an interview that was recorded live for Miami Book Fair 2021. They discuss Jane’s most recent book, Perestroika in Paris, as well as Jane’s writing process, beloved pets, and what... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-12-23 09:51:41 UTC ]
“Putin’s People” author Catherine Belton said the claim on Roman Abramovich’s acquisition of Chelsea “has not been admitted to be false.” Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2021-12-23 08:51:35 UTC ]
Organisers of a crowdfunder for the White Review have stretched the target by an additional £6,000 after sailing past their original £10,000 goal. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-12-23 08:46:01 UTC ]
Lightning Books has snapped up the "thrilling" sequel to Adam Macqueen's Polari-longlisted Beneath the Streets. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-12-23 08:20:15 UTC ]
The Margate Bookshop has collected almost £3,000 to buy books for local schoolchildren with plans to run the fundraiser as an ongoing scheme alongside other independent bookstores, potentially as part of a charity. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-12-23 07:48:13 UTC ]
Jane Beagley has been appointed production manager at independent publisher Vertebrate Publishing in a new role. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-12-23 07:32:04 UTC ]
The owners of Welsh independent bookshop Book-ish are celebrating after completing the purchase of their premises with help from a crowdfunder backed by the trade. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-12-23 07:20:40 UTC ]
Vivendi has denied a report that it plans to sell off Editis, France’s second largest book publisher, after it takes over Lagardère, owner of market leader Hachette Livre, French trade magazine Livres Hebdo has reported. The newsletter La Lettre A reported on Wednesday (22nd December) that... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-12-23 07:07:12 UTC ]
Joan Didion, one of the most widely respected journalists and writers of the latter half of 20th century, has died due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. She was 87. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
For the second consecutive week, unit sales of print books last week fell compared to 2020. Sales dropped 2% compared to the week ended December 19, 2020, after declining 12.2% in the prior week at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
Booksellers Association managing director Meryl Halls says she is "enormously proud" of what booksellers have achieved this year but has raised concerns about "another unsettling stretch" with the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, concerns about inflation and continued issues with... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-12-23 04:11:09 UTC ]
Indie bookshops are reporting strong trading this Christmas despite the Covid-19 surge, though there is concern they could face a fresh lockdown after the festive period. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-12-23 03:34:21 UTC ]
Waterstones buyers have heralded 2021 as a "bumper year" for publishing and are looking forward a "healthy 2022". Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-12-23 01:27:33 UTC ]
Latest issue comes as Nielsen tries to rebuild confidence and launch next-generation system after losing MRC accreditation. Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2021-12-22 21:33:06 UTC ]
Lately, I’ve tried to read books published more than five years ago, and this year, I found a lot of pleasure in dwelling in the backlist—though I made time for a few new books. The post A Year in Reading the Backlist: Larissa Pham appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Millions | 2021-12-22 20:00:42 UTC ]
Great Northern Books has scooped Chris Tarrant's first memoir, It's Not a Proper Job, where the presenter reflects on his 50-year career at the heart of British TV. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-12-22 17:29:54 UTC ]
Here are the titles most frequently checked out from U.S. libraries in 2021, including fiction, nonfiction, and children's books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-12-22 14:45:40 UTC ]
The classic adventure story mirrors the holiday season — weeks of madcap action and inner turmoil that usher in a morning of gladness and goodwill. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2021-12-22 13:00:00 UTC ]
Russian oligarch ends his case against journalist Catherine Belton over her book Putin’s PeopleThe Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has settled his libel claim against the journalist Catherine Belton over her best-selling book Putin’s People, after an agreement was reached late on Tuesday.The... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2021-12-22 11:36:02 UTC ]