Act I. “Bay area book fest!!! Starts at a party, ends at mcdonalds. My kind of weekend” A drizzly night didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd gathered in Berkeley to launch the ninth Bay Area Book Festival on the first Friday night in May. This year’s festival lineup: 250-plus authors,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-06-09 08:53:22 UTC ]
One size does not fit all when it comes to rights selling, as a Reykjavik Literary Festival conference on translation trends pointed out. The post Rights in Reykjavik: An International Literary Festival’s Discussion appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-05-12 21:46:21 UTC ]
The grime star said he was ‘proud’ to offer the two-day event headlined by Wretch 32, John Agard and Malorie BlackmanA free festival from Stormzy’s #Merky Books imprint, headlined by musician Wretch 32, poet John Agard and former children’s laureate Malorie Blackman, will aim to demystify... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2023-02-27 11:15:55 UTC ]
The 16th edition of Iceland's biennial Reykjavik International Literary Festival has announced its 2023 lineup of authors. The post Reykjavik International Literary Festival Names Guest Authors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-02-15 08:10:36 UTC ]
After two years of dealing with Covid restrictions, fall book festivals returned in earnest this year, providing readers opportunities to engage with some of publishing’s best-known authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
After a tough year, the biggest free literary festival in New York City looks toward the future. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
International Literature Festival Berlin's day of Ukrainian readings is scheduled for August 7, the festival's opening date. The post International Literature Festival Berlin Calls for a Day of Ukrainian Readings appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-07-27 18:08:34 UTC ]
Janelle Monáe was joined by Times columnist Erika D. Smith to discuss her book 'The Memory Librarian' on Saturday at the L.A. Times Book Festival. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2022-04-24 17:01:01 UTC ]
Gina Gagliano, founder and former publishing director of Random House Graphic, has been named executive director of the Boston Book Festival. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
More than 50 signatories, including Bonnier Books UK c.e.o. Perminder Mann and the Society of Authors, have urged literary festival organisers to keep festivals hybrid as part of a new campaign. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-12-10 07:38:14 UTC ]
Graeme Macrae Burnet, Raymond Antrobus and Louise Welsh are among authors headlining next year's Paisley Book Festival, which will celebrate literature inspired by or written in Scotland. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-11-25 02:14:48 UTC ]
On a warm and sunny Sunday outside Borough Hall in Downtown Brooklyn, this year's Brooklyn Book Festival—back in person after a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic—returned to the borough and to the delight of publishers and the reading public alike. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
Independent press Chelsea Green Publishing is partnering with not-for-profit organisation FarmED to launch a food and farming literature festival, in what is said to be a first for the industry. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-09-30 10:10:30 UTC ]
The Reykjavík International Literary Festival is a biennial player in publishing focused on an immersive exchange of ideas and commentary. The post This Week’s Reykjavík International Literary Festival: ‘Cozy Venues’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-09-07 14:02:21 UTC ]
Elif Shafak and Bernardine Evaristo are among a roster of authors confirmed for the Manchester Literature Festival 2021, which is taking place as an in-person event in October. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-09-01 17:41:52 UTC ]
Wigtown Book Festival has launched a £25,000 fundraising appeal to help secure its future following the financial challenges of Covid-19. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-08-31 11:52:47 UTC ]
Durham's annual literary festival will be headlined by authors including Lemn Sissay, Richard Osman and Leïla Slimani, as the event pivots to a hybrid model following last year's fully digital experience. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-08-19 05:59:34 UTC ]
Ed Balls, Bernardine Evaristo and Anita Rani will headline the Ilkley Literature Festival this October. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-08-19 01:03:49 UTC ]
The third staging of the Desiblitz Literature Festival in Birmingham will feature both published authors and workshop programming. The post England’s South Asian Desiblitz Literature Festival Plans a Hybrid Edition appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-08-09 19:04:35 UTC ]
The Cliveden Literary Festival is public-facing and has yet to announce its actual programing for its 2021 edition. The post England’s Cliveden Literary Festival Plans a Physical Presentation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-08-04 20:41:18 UTC ]