10 Most Captivating Literary Antiheroes

Sascha Rothchild, author of the new thriller 'Blood Sugar,' on 10 deeply flawed fictional characters we can't help but root for. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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The Library-Nominated International Dublin Literary Award Announces a Shortlist

Libraries in 14 nations put forward the 10 titles on this year's Dublin Literary Award shortlist. The winner will be announced on June 21, 2017. The post The Library-Nominated International Dublin Literary Award Announces a Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Enright, Yanagihara, Seethaler on Dublin Literary Award shortlist

Irish Laureate for Fiction Anne Enright is shortlisted for the €100,000 (£84,932.00) International Dublin Literary Award, alongside authors from 10 other countries including Angola, Mozambique and Nigeria. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of April 10, 2017

A Finnish lifestyle book about perseverance and a memoir by a Syrian refugee are among the books generating buzz abroad this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: April 10, 2017

Michigan used bookstore to close after 39 years; future of Kansas bookstore uncertain after fire; Alaskan glacier bookstore gets new management; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 10, 2017

This week: the genius of the music of Prince, plus a madcap thriller full of hidden identities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of April 10, 2017

Tor nabs a self-published SF series, comedian/radio host Rickey Smiley lands at Gallery, FSG invests in a middle grade debut, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: April 10, 2017

YouTube personality Lilly Singh has the #10 book in the country. Plus novelist Jessica Shattuck has her best debut week by far with ‘The Women in the Castle,’ and Tom Verducci’s book on the Cubs sells well in the city of—do we even have to tell you? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 best books of April 2017, according to Amazon's editors

From a new novel by writer Fredrik Backman to a follow-up from 'Lean In' writer Sheryl Sandberg, April has various intriguing options for book lovers. Amazon staff have selected the titles they think are the best to be released this month – check out the full list, with thoughts from Amazon... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2017-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to buy and read ebooks in Edge as part of the Windows 10 Creators Update

As part of the blitz of new features in the Windows 10 Creators Update (see our full review here), Microsoft has added e-reading capabilities to its Edge browser. It’s a bit quirky, given its infancy, but with a bit of practice you can be lounging by the pool with an electronic novel in no... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2017-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Essential Supernatural Mysteries

Jess Kidd, author of the new mystery 'Himself,' picks 10 of her favorite supernatural mysteries, including 'The Woman in Black' and 'The Little Stranger.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The greatest literary editor there has ever been’ – John Banville remembers Robert Silvers

The death this week of the New York Review of Books editor marks the loss of one of publishing’s most brilliant mindsRobert Silvers was one of the most significant cultural figures of our time. This will seem a large claim to make about the editor of a twice-monthly literary magazine, but then... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary thriller and Berlin debut novelist signed by HQ

HarperCollins imprint HQ has acquired two new titles: a book club read from author and journalist, Allegra Huston and an explosive literary thriller by 24 year-old debut writer Jonathan Lyon. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Martin Redfern turns literary agent

Former HarperCollins editorial director Martin Redfern is set to turn his hand to agenting, joining Diane Banks Associates as a non-fiction agent next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPA’s Michiel Kolman on China: ‘A $10 Billion Concern’

'Last year there were five Chinese publishing companies in the world’s top 20,' IPA's new chief says at London Book Fair. The post IPA’s Michiel Kolman on China: ‘A $10 Billion Concern’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Unforgettable' literary debut snapped up by Scribner for six figures

An “extraordinary” literary debut from a 29-year-old Fulbright scholar has been snapped up by Scribner UK in a six-figure pre-empt as well as Knopf in a two book deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Swedish debut thriller racks up 10 international deals ahead of LBF 2017

Debutant Elisabeth Norebäck has racked up at least 10 international deals for her debut psychological thriller In My Blood ahead of the London Book Fair, with world English rights pre-empted by Penguin Random House US. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Publishing at London Book Fair: Literary Fiction, Suspense, Memoir

Amazon Publishing, the largest publisher of translations, will be at the London Book Fair with a rights list of suspense, memoir and literary titles. The post Amazon Publishing at London Book Fair: Literary Fiction, Suspense, Memoir appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BBC Radio appoints LBA literary agency

BBC Radio has appointed a literary agent for the first time to represent books deriving from its programmes - Luigi Bonomi of LBA. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 10 Most Innovative Companies In Education 2017

This year's education innovators are transforming how—and what—we learn. This year's education innovators are transforming how—and what—we learn.Online learning used to involve little more than clunky ebook versions of standard textbooks. No longer. Today the most... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2017-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gottwals Books Turns 10, Adds 15th Store

Shane Gottwals discusses the strategy that's seen his bookstore grow from a single 1,500 square-foot space to an expanding operation with multiple franchisees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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