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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Canadian Print Book Sales Up Slightly in 2015

Nonfiction category saw the largest boost, thanks to the popularity of coloring books such as 'Secret Garden' and 'Lost Ocean.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Harriet Bourton to join Orion Fiction as publishing director

Harriet Bourton, editorial director at Transworld, is joining Orion Fiction as publishing director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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John Murray Learning buys self-made man's self-published bestseller

John Murray Learning has bought a self-published bestseller, Life Leverage, by Rob Moore. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Book Deals: Week of April 11, 2016

HarperCollins nabs a book about video game development, Scribner signs a picture book author for an adult title about birding, Other Press buys a book about a Boko Haram captive, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Facebook opens the door to branded content from top publishers

Facebook has officially updated its policy and now allows publishers to post ads in the form of branded content to their pages. Media outlets had been hoping to help driving more money from all their efforts on the social network. The new rules allow verified pages, from publishers like NowThis... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: April 11, 2016

‘Laguna Beach’ alum Lauren Conrad’s latest lifestyle guide celebrates its debut at #5 on our Hardcover Nonfiction list. Plus new books by Peggy Orenstein and Augusten Burroughs talk about sex, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, April 3, 2016

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended April 3, 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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On-Ramp to London Book Fair: International Rights Deals

London Book Fair-bound publishers and agents from several regions of the world share their latest rights deals and highlights from their spring lists. The post On-Ramp to London Book Fair: International Rights Deals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Sphere non-fiction acquires Instagram star's 'Fit in 3'

Sphere non-fiction has acquired a debut health and fitness book by Instagram sensation Faya Nilsson, a personal trainer and winner of Cosmopolitan’s Lifestyle Blogger of the Year for her blog, fitnessontoast.com. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 11, 2016

This week: a 19th century bookseller's obsession with a lost masterpiece, plus Chester Brown's latest graphic novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Grid to Random House Business Books

Random House Business Books has acquired The Grid by 32-year-old business guru Matt Watkinson. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Faber Children's signs second Dozy Bear picture book

Faber Children’s has bought a second Dozy Bear picture book by author Katie Blackburn and illustrator Richard Smythe. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Random House Germany Courts Romance Readers

Random House Germany recently launched an online community for romance readers and a literary festival to connect romance writers to their fans. The post Random House Germany Courts Romance Readers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Two-book deal for Scholastic débutant

Scholastic has snapped up world English rights in two “compelling Middle Grade whodunits” featuring a boy struggling with  Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: Coben Stays #1

Harlan Coben's latest remained in the top slot and Jojo Moyes moved up to #3 on the iBooks bestsellers chart for the week that ended April 3. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Jacks Thomas: A Few Words With London Book Fair’s Director

'My personal highlight will be meeting the amazing Judith Kerr,' Jacks Thomas tell us in a pre-London Book Fair chat. She's readying, again, 'a global platform' for the books industry. The post Jacks Thomas: A Few Words With London Book Fair’s Director appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Pigeonhole to launch 'disappearing book'

Online publishing platform The Pigeonhole is launching its first "disappearing book" with new Scandi crime thriller Victim Without a Face by Stefan Ahnhem (Head of Zeus). Continue reading at The Bookseller

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LBF FRIDAY 8TH International Rights Deals Leading Up to London Book Fair

Agents and Rights LBF 2016 By Olivia Snaije | @OliviaSnaije   Bettina Nibbe of the Seefeld, Germany-based Nibbe & Wiedling Literary Agency, which represents Russian language works of all genres worldwide, highlights three diverse novels that she will be bringing to London: Anna Matveeva’s... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Murtagh focused on picture book growth

Ann-Janine Murtagh, executive publisher at HarperCollins Children’s Books, said her business is on track to expand its picture book publishing, including a new collaboration between renowned illustrators Sir Quentin Blake and Emma Chichester Clark, entitled Three Little Monkeys. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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German Children’s Book Publishers on the Language of Illustration

Can a country have a particular illustration style or aesthetic? Four German publishers tackle this question as the Bologna Book Fair takes place. The post German Children’s Book Publishers on the Language of Illustration appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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