111 Queer Books Recommended by Librarians, Booksellers, and Authors

While we celebrate queer literature and history all year long at Lit Hub dot com, we also love a good book list. This year, in honor of Pride, we reached out to some of our favorite librarians, booksellers, and authors and asked them about the queer books they find themselves recommending over and over again—the […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen' inspires Disney and a children's author (+video)

'The Snow Queen' inspired not only Disney's hit musical 'Frozen' but also author Karen Foxlee, who based her critically acclaimed novel 'Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy' on the wintry tale. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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February’s Top Reviews of Self-Published Books from BlueInk Review

February's notable reviews of self-published titles include stars for a 'startling' memoir about the Vietnam War and a 'fascinating' exploration of human rights. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YA literature convention announces authors

The organisers of the UK’s first YA literature convention has announced a range of authors... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Canadian Government Signs E-book Consent Agreements with Four Publishers

After what the government said was an 18-month investigation, Canada’s Competition Bureau has reached consent agreements with four multinational publishers regarding their ebook pricing policies. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Audio Book Club on The Group

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[ Slate | 2014-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Libraries, E-books and ReadersFirst

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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February 2014 Audio Books: In the Studio

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Anders Breivik is subject of Åsne Seierstad's new book

Norwegian author of The Bookseller of Kabul turns her attention home for 'the hardest book I have ever written'The award-winning Norwegian journalist Åsne Seierstad, best known for her account of an Afghan family living under the Taliban, The Bookseller of Kabul, has turned her attention to a... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Ed Sheeran to publish book with childhood friend

Cassell Illustrated will publish a book with UK singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and his childhood... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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India’s Buoyant Book Market Attracts More Foreign Deals

India's effervescent literary culture have begun to attract more foreign writers looking to license books in search of a bigger audience and accolades. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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A Gift Registry for Baby Books

A small bookstore hacks it system to prevent expectant parents from receiving 10 different copies of Good Night, Moon.     Continue reading at The Atlantic

[ The Atlantic | 2014-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Duchess of Cambridge writes RAF book foreword

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VIDEO: Book fans flock to Calcutta fair

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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U.K. Indie Saqi Books Seeking Investor

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