Penguin is publishing a series of essays from a number of its leading authors, offering their response to Covid-19. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-20 02:32:56 UTC ]
Luke Jennings, author of the Villanelle series (John Murray), and Adam Kucharski, author of The Rules of Contagion (Wellcome Collection), are among the names joining The Big Book Weekend virtual festival. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-19 23:52:40 UTC ]
Once upon a time Ken Kesey wrote an endearing tale about a wily squirrel and a hungry bear. The unlikely picture book was one of two written by Kesey nearly three decades after his well-known 1962 novel set in a psychiatric hospital, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Who knew? Kesey—as well as... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-04-17 08:48:38 UTC ]
A survey by the Authors Guild of its members found a majority of authors had already lost significant income due to the ongoing pandemic, led by lost fees from appearances and writing opportunities. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
After a six-week battle with coronavirus, the Chilean author Luis Sepúlveda has died at the age of 70. The government of Asturias, where he was living in Spain, confirmed his death today. The author had been hospitalized in late February soon after attending a literary festival in Portugal. He... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-04-16 18:35:05 UTC ]
The singer’s latest hit is “Underdog.” Her memoir proves she is anything but one. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2020-04-16 09:00:04 UTC ]
In post 11/8 America, the citizenry became more aware, more active, more willing to submit themselves to self-examination. Yet while the world of journals both print (Freeman’s), and online (Guernica, Lit Hub, Electric Literature), have increased their commitment to the exploration of... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-04-16 08:49:50 UTC ]
Marisa Meltzer discusses her new book, “This Is Big: How the Founder of Weight Watchers Changed the World — and Me.” Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2020-04-15 13:55:39 UTC ]
Susanna Moore’s memoir “Miss Aluminum” is a provocative look at the early circumstances that shaped her writing career. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2020-04-14 09:00:20 UTC ]
What promises to be yet another book about 20-something New Yorkers swiftly morphs into a poignant story about motherhood. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2020-04-13 12:00:00 UTC ]
The publishing landscape is rapidly changing—as is the way self-published authors are viewed. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Snow Girl by bestselling author Javier Castillo came out two days before Spain's coronavirus lockdown. So his publisher Suma took his 30-city book tour online—where thousands of fans were waiting. The post Spanish Author Javier Castillo Meets 60,000 Fans Online During Coronavirus Lockdown... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-04-09 14:00:21 UTC ]
Dean Atta answers our questions about his debut YA novel, The Black Flamingo (Hodder Children's Books), which is told in verse and has been shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2020. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-08 04:20:43 UTC ]
In a virtual meet-up, "Almost Home" author Fanny Singer and mother and famed chef Alice Waters join book club readers April 21 for a kitchen conversation. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2020-04-07 20:33:16 UTC ]
We're giving away a $250 gift card to Barnes and Noble. To enter, just sign up for our Giveaways newsletter ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-04-07 10:32:14 UTC ]
The Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency is launching a six-month mentorship programme for aspiring authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-05 22:15:47 UTC ]
Little, Brown imprint The Bridge Street Press is publishing a book on Covid-19 from Debora MacKenzie, a New Scientist journalist covering the pandemic. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-03 04:36:56 UTC ]
For the first time, a spate of new and forthcoming titles written by people with disabilities across the United States suggests that the publishing industry may finally be amplifying their voices and stories. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
The photographer and author Stuart Goodman has died of coronavirus aged 73, it has been confirmed. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-02 20:40:02 UTC ]
On Thursday, the best-selling author pledged $500,000 to a new campaign: #SaveIndieBookstores. Continue reading >> [ Source: HuffPost | 2020-04-02 20:17:14 UTC ]