2017 Bestselling Books in Germany: Translations Top the Fiction List

In 2017, the bestselling books in Germany show that readers are interested in translated fiction and thrillers. Nonfiction bestseller lists included more German authors than foreign authors. The post 2017 Bestselling Books in Germany: Translations Top the Fiction List appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Max Mosley leads Cross Sports Book Awards winners

Sky Sports pundit Guillem Balague, former women’s UFC champion Ronda Rousey and former president of Formula One’s governing body Max Mosley were among the winners at the Cross Sports Book Awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 6, 2016

Trilogy finales by Rick Yancey and Justin Cronin debut at #1 in their respective categories. Plus Sebastian Junger examines the challenges facing war veterans, country singer Tim McGraw has a gift for grads, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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CI4: Bestselling Novelist Julia Alvarez Turns Poet

Alvarez discusses how writing poetry helped her through a period of intense grief in her life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Poetry Book Society winds down activities

The Poetry Book Society (PBS) is winding down after more than 50 years supporting and encouraging the art of poetry and the sale of poetry books, with all staff made redundant. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Crossan wins YA Book Prize 2016

Sarah Crossan’s free verse novel One (Bloomsbury Children’s Books) has won The Bookseller’s YA Book Prize 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Book Deals: Week of June 6, 2016

Skyhorse lands a children’s book by Julian Lennon, Atlantic correspondent David W. Brown sells a book about NASA’s Europa mission, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Aussie Booksellers Join Fight Against U.S./U.K. Book Imports

The Australian Booksellers Association has joined with other members of the country's publishing industry to protest a government proposal to allow booksellers to import U.S. and U.K. books without restrictions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Petition launched opposing VAT on colouring books

An online bookshop selling exclusively adult colouring books has said it is likely to be put out of business should government proposals to remove their exemption from VAT go through, and has lent its support to a petition in protest. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children who grow up with books earn more, study finds

Children who grow up with a large number of books in the house earn more money later in life, according to a new study published in the Economic Journal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: More Mojo for Jojo

The indomitable Jojo Moyes is on top of the iBooks bestseller list again for the week ended June 1, with 'Me Before You' retaining its #1 slot for another week, while 'After You' clawed its way up to #4. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The story of EE has been turned into a book

Nothing says summer like lying on a beach and getting stuck into a good book. But what to read? A 19th century classic, or perhaps Murakami's latest surrealist tale? What about the fascinating story of how mobile provider EE came to be? Well, look no... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2016-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brought to book: when publishers go to court

A writer has just won a legal battle with Marvel and DC, but how do publishers usually fare in the courts?A writer scored a significant victory over publishers this week, when comic book giants Marvel and DC – who had tried to block Graham Jules from using “superhero” in the title of his... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mitchell Beazley to publish sherry and tapas book

Mitchell Beazley, part of the Octopus Publishing Group, has commissioned a new book from cookery writer and broadcaster, Kay Plunkett-Hogge. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Print Books, E-tailers Gained in Popularity in 2015

According to new data, print books and e-tailers were up in 2015, and ebooks were down. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: May 30, 2016

A pair of on-air personalities make the leap from broadcasting to the bestseller lists this week. Plus Pulitzer Prize winner Siddhartha Mukherjee returns with ‘The Gene,” Bram Stoker Award Winner Joe Hill introduces readers to ‘The Fireman,’ and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, May 22, 2016

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended May 22, 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PayPal founder is 'comic book villain'

Gossip site Gawker accuses PayPal founder Peter Thiel of being 'vindictive' and a 'comic book villain' who uses his billions to fund libel suits against the site. Continue reading at BBC World

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Top-Selling Audio Downloads in 2016

To provide a picture of what’s doing well in the hot-as-ever digital download arena, several publishers shared with us their top-selling digital audio titles for the year to date. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of May 30, 2016

Kensington lands a psychological thriller by a longtime BBC staffer, Bloomsbury re-ups Natasha Pulley, vlogger Melissa Maker takes her tips guide to Avery, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Audio download chart, April 2016: Train is the top track

Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train (Random House) has supplanted Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Pottermore) at the top of April’s Audible Audio Download Chart, claiming only its second month at number one. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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