OpenStax, a nonprofit based at Rice University that publishes free textbooks, reports that more than two million students at U.S. colleges used at least one of its textbooks during the 2017-2018 school year. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week: Denis Johnson's short story collection, destined to be a classic, plus a history of the heart in 11 operations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended January 7, 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookTrust will give books by David Melling and Ed Vere to more than a million children this year through its giveaway programmes. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meet four innovative content creators who are using cutting-edge platforms to tell their stories Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The U.S. release of Paddington 2 on January 12 arrives with particular poignancy, as Paddington’s creator, Michael Bond, died at age 91 on June 27, 2017—the film’s final day of shooting. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In a bid to stimulate readership, the Czech government this month begins letting companies issue a tax-deductible book allowance to employees, warming hopes of rising sales for Czech Booksellers and Publishers' Union members. The post New in 2018: The Czech Republic Inaugurates a Tax-Deductible... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom Kerridge has swiped the first number one of the year with Lose Weight for Good (Absolute), which sold 32,835 copies for £310,291 and toppled Joe Wicks’ The Fat-Loss Plan (Bluebird). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Titles such as ‘The Alchemist’ and ‘God’s Not Dead 3’ are getting book-to-film adaptations that are slated to hit the screen in 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NavPress nabbed the latest book by Kenny Luck, plus Tyndale Kids signs the co-creator of the 'VeggieTales' series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week's notable page-to-screen deals include a film vehicle for Jennifer Lawrence and a TV deal for a book on Watergate. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A French publisher aims to print stories and poems on demand in unexpected places. Continue reading at BBC World
[ BBC World | 2018-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A French lifestyle book, a Spanish thriller and a reissued quartet of Italian crime novels are among the books generating buzz this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book industry leaders are divided in terms of their outlook for 2018, with some optimistic about growth and others more cautious about the delicate state of high street retailing and the impact of continued political instability. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The British Book Awards 2018 has launched with the introduction of two new awards for individuals, Author of the Year and Illustrator of the Year, as well as a new category for audiobooks. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free speech groups have praised Little, Brown’s decision to release Michael Wolff’s tell-all book on Donald Trump’s presidency despite the UK’s strict libel laws and legal threats from the president. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It's no secret that Facebook is a great way for retailers to target and reach audiences. In a blog post published today, Facebook details just how well holiday campaign ads worked for retailers. Overall, Facebook saw online mobile conversions increase 64 percent across its ad partners on Cyber... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2018-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Naomi Alderman’s ‘The Power,’ named to many “best of 2017” lists, is boosted onto our hardcover fiction list. Plus the movie tie-in edition of ‘Call Me By Your Name’ makes its first appearance on our lists, and former CPA Jesse Mecham explains why ‘You Need a Budget.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: four siblings find out the days that they will die, plus classic crime fiction by forgotten female authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended January 5, 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lee Boudreaux wins a nine-publisher auction for a debut novel, Flatiron re-ups The Hazel Wood author Melissa Albert, Atria buys a Swedish art book launched on Kickstarter, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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