In our latest edition of featured nonfiction, we present an excerpt from National Book Award finalist Susan Straight’s new novel, In the Country of Women, out now from Catapult. The post ‘In the Country of Women’: Featured Nonfiction from Susan Straight appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Millions | 2019-11-19 20:00:11 UTC ]
These are some important things to know about my dad: every Halloween he dresses up in a different inflatable costume to hand out candy, he’s seen Bigfoot, he watches John Wick about once a month, he wanted to name me Elvis, and when I was younger he read all my favorite books along with me.... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2019-11-19 12:00:00 UTC ]
Congratulations to Beth O'Leary! Her debut novel The Flatshare was recently announced as 2019 Fiction Book of the Year by the British retailer WHSmith—an honor previously bestowed on books such as Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman and The Girl on the Train by Paula... Continue reading >> [ Source: Writer's Digest | 2019-11-19 11:00:22 UTC ]
John Murray Press will launch a new UK imprint of the award-winning non fiction New York publisher Basic Books, headed up by John Murray Press m.d. Nick Davies. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-19 00:55:50 UTC ]
Look forward to a trip around the world, and back in time, while learning the history of far flung places with these 2020 global historical fiction reads. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-11-14 11:32:10 UTC ]
Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is launching Thrive, a new nonfiction imprint, with four titles slated to debut in 2020. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
HarperFiction has made a string of changes to its publicity and marketing teams, including promotions for Felicity Denham and Jaime Witcomb, plus the appointment of Jennifer Harlow from Headline. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-10 14:38:00 UTC ]
The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a poll to find the nation’s favourite historical novel. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-08 03:53:44 UTC ]
David Varno has been named fiction reviews editor, effective November 18, replacing Gabe Habash, who will leave the company on November 15. Phoebe Cramer is now a full-time associate reviews editor, covering genre fiction. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
Publishers in many countries are finding success with nonfiction children’s books that offer illustrated explanations of complex concepts. The post Agent Stephanie Barrouillet: Nonfiction Leads Global Children’s Book Scene appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-04 06:30:22 UTC ]
While you're perusing the literary fiction shelves, create a haunting atmosphere with these eerie literary fiction titles for Halloween and beyond. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-10-31 10:40:16 UTC ]
The genre is experiencing a renaissance with quality novels and short stories from new and established authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2019-10-29 18:17:37 UTC ]
Looking for your next favorite book? Check out these new historical fiction books, full of beautiful prose, dynamic characters, and captivating settings. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-10-25 10:39:52 UTC ]
In the week ended Oct. 19, 2019, unit sales of print books were up 2% over the similar week last year at outlets that report to NPD BookScan, helped by a trio of new nonfiction titles. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
Stripes Publishing, an imprint of the Little Tiger Group, has acquired a young fiction series written by Sylvia Bishop, with two-colour illustrations by Ashley King. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-24 22:00:58 UTC ]
Authors Nafissa Thompson-Spires (fiction), Terrance Hayes (poetry), and Imani Perry (nonfiction) were the winners of the Hurston/Wright Foundation's annual Legacy Awards, presented October 18 in Washington, D.C. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
Jennie Rothwell has left Bonnier Books UK to join Cornerstone imprint Arrow as fiction editor. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-21 17:02:20 UTC ]
Casey Cep, Laura Cumming and Hallie Rubenhold are among the authors shortlisted for the £50,000 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction, in a "magnificent" shortlist dominated by female authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-21 13:32:45 UTC ]
Non-fiction has reigned supreme at an upbeat Frankfurt Book Fair, as agents reported a surge of interest in titles on wellbeing and personal development. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-17 23:19:02 UTC ]
Walker Books will publish award-winning poet Joseph Coelho’s first middle-grade fiction series. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-15 18:51:42 UTC ]