10 best books of October 2017, according to Amazon's editors

From a memoir of time spent in space to the latest works by well-known authors such as Rupi Kaur and Jennifer Egan, the books being released in October are a varied group. Check out the titles that Amazon editors liked the best, with thoughts from Amazon senior editor Chris Schluep. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2017-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of October 15, 2018

This week's hot international books include a Norwegian thriller set in the North Pole, and an 800-page novel about Mussolini. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of October 15, 2018

PRH invests in a book by Will Smith, Knopf buys a new Christopher Paolini collection, Viking lays out high six figures for a debut, LB throws down for a French bestseller, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Books Category Bestsellers, October 7, 2018

The bestselling Apple Books in biographies and memoirs, fiction and literature, mysteries and thrillers, and more for the week ended October 7, 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of October 8, 2018

Cory Doctorow closes a six-figure deal with Tor; William Morrow nabs a debut novel by an assistant at Curtis, Brown UK; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of October 1, 2018

FSG preempts a narrative nonfiction about four Renaissance queens, S&S nabs an epistolary novel about an underemployed millennial, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IlluSalon’s Global Illustration Award: At Frankfurt Pavilion October 10

The 2018 Global Illustration Awards will be announced on the first evening of Frankfurter Buchmesse, October 10, in the new Frankfurt Pavilion. The post IlluSalon’s Global Illustration Award: At Frankfurt Pavilion October 10 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: October 2018

Religion and spirituality books publishing in October include a biography of Salvadoran archbishop Oscar Romero ahead of his canonization this year, devotions written by Billy Graham’s grandson, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Carol Mason strikes new four-book deal with Amazon Publishing

Amazon Publishing has signed four new books from women’s fiction author Carol Mason. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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New York Review of Books editor Ian Buruma departs amid outrage over essay

Writer and academic steps down after publishing and defending Jian Ghomeshi piece deemed to be at odds with spirit of #MeTooIan Buruma, the writer and academic, has stepped down from the editorship of the New York Review of Books after only 16 months, after he caused outrage by publishing and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chad Post’s Open Letter Books Turns 10

A decade on, Chad Post’s translation-focused nonprofit publishing house, based at the University of Rochester, has released 103 titles from 44 countries and 26 languages. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 titles in the running for the National Book Award for nonfiction are announced

The longlist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction was announced on Wednesday, with books on history and social issues making up the bulk of the nominations. Notable titles on this year's list include Steve Coll's "Directorate S: The C.I.A. and America’s Secret Wars in Afghanistan and... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Book to Film Deals, Week of September 10, 2018

This week's notable sales include an option for a 2016 thriller about an English teacher who disappears in Cambodia and a deal for Kiley Reid's forthcoming debut from Putnam about a babysitter and her employer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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International Hot Book Properties, Week of September 10, 2018

This week's hot books include a Catalan novel recently sold in France and Germany, and a nonfiction title by the former Dutch foreign minister. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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First Irish Book Week planned for the end of October

Bookselling Ireland and Publishing Ireland are launching Irish Book Week, a new nationwide celebration of Irish books and bookshops. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, September 10, 2018

This week: a biography of Betty Ford, plus punk rock and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of September 10, 2018

Rachel Hollis sells a follow-up to Girl, Wash Your Face to Nelson, Algonquin nabs an Aussie writer’s debut novel, Penguin buys a book about a N.Y. Knicks fan by sportswriter Harvey Araton, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Foundation’s ‘NBF Presents’ Inaugural Season Goes to 10 States

In its first season, the National Book Foundation is partnering with five book festivals, two colleges, and three libraries to send authors to readers across the country. The post National Book Foundation’s ‘NBF Presents’ Inaugural Season Goes to 10 States appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Former 'NYRB' Editor Launches 'Book Post'

Ann Kjellberg, a longtime former contributing editor at the 'New York Review of Books,' has launched 'Book Post,' a subscription-based book review. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The History and Future of the Western in 10 Books

John Larison, author of 'Whiskey When We're Dry," picks books by Annie Proulx, Hernan Diaz, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Where to find free books for your Amazon Kindle

When you own an Amazon Kindle, the cost of supporting a voracious reading habit can get very steep, very quickly. A quick glance at Amazon’s list of the Best Books of the Month shows that a decent read can set you back between $13 and $15 for a Kindle edition book. Sure, Amazon offers deals on... Continue reading at PC World

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