WLT Announces Best Literary Translations 2026 Nominees and 2025 Shortlisted Titles, by The Editors of WLT News and Events [email protected] Wed, 12/18/2024 - 14:08 Translators nominated for Best Literary Translations 2026 (top row, left to right):... Continue reading >> [ Source: World Literature Today | 2024-12-18 20:08:59 UTC ]
That’s right, reader. A new film is putting a sly spin on the patron saint of emo kids. Even before it made the enduring mold for a certain sort of sad boy—never forget that Dan “Gossip Girl” Humphrey was a mega-Werther fan—Goethe’s romantic tragedy rocked the literary world on its publication... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2024-12-18 19:29:01 UTC ]
The year’s best books include the novel “James” by Percival Everett and a memoir by historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2024-12-18 16:59:22 UTC ]
From politics to environment, here are five books published in 2024 for all sorts of readers Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2024-12-18 14:14:44 UTC ]
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2024-12-18 14:00:42 UTC ]
Curtis Chin’s memoir, “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant,” celebrates the cuisine and community of his youth. Now he’s paying it forward. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-12-18 10:00:53 UTC ]
Percival Everett nabbed the National Book Award and Samantha Harvey bagged the Booker, but they weren’t the only writers who struck gold this year. Yes, from the Pulitzer to the Nebula, the PEN/Faulkner to the Edgar, here are the winners of the biggest book prizes of 2024. Congratulations to... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2024-12-18 09:57:03 UTC ]
Alessi, who has served as VP and publisher of Hachette Audio since 2022, will step into her elevated role on January 2. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Greenberg's new book, 'The Triumph of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism' explores the evolving nature of God's covenant with humanity, theodicy, and the Jewish vision of a perfected world. PW caught up with Greenberg to talk about the book, and the author’s own spiritual evolution. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Among this week's deals, a look at why women are leaving church, a Muslim and a Christian warn about secularism, and a professor addresses Jewish polarization over the Israel/Hamas war. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Helped by increased demand for well-crafted books, U.K.–based Folio reported that sales in fiscal 2024 rose 16%, while profits jumped 137%. The U.S. accounted for over 50% of the company’s sales in the year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Sales are up, Christian publishers are positioning for growth, and Pat Boone is still a star crooner and author. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
The founder and CEO of Bloomsbury Publishing has made no secret of his desire to expand in the U.S., and he succeeded extraordinarily in advancing that aim this year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
We count down the top 10 bookselling stories of 2024, featuring tales of activism, advocacy, and acquisition. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
The executive director of the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses stepped into the void after the abrupt closure of Small Press Distribution in late March, turning her association into a go-to resource for guidance for hundreds of indie presses. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Religion publishers' forthcoming books offer pathways to a fresh start after the tough times of 2024. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Ben Hyman is enthusiastic about leading the historic Jewish imprint, known for a backlist ranging from Kafka to cookbooks. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
The numbers look good for the 2024 Guadalajara International Book Fair, with gains in visitors, publishers, and rights center participants. The post Guadalajara International Book Fair 2024 Posts Strong Figures appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-12-17 22:40:17 UTC ]
'We do want to raise some concerns immediately,' writes the Publishers Association's Dan Conway on the new AI consultation. The post The Publishers Association on the UK’s AI Consultation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-12-17 21:07:35 UTC ]
Newly released longlists from the Zayed Award are in categories of translation, criticism, and 'contribution to nation building.' The post UAE: Sheikh Zayed Book Award Releases Three More Longlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-12-17 18:43:11 UTC ]