5 Matriarchal Worlds of Science Fiction and Fantasy

Fall into the matriarchal worlds of these science fiction and fantasy books for Women's History Month and beyond. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

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Haig, Coe and Duffy titles on World Book Night 2016 list

World Book Night 2016 has announced the 15 titles it will be giving away next April, including titles from authors Matt Haig, Jonathan Coe and Carol Ann Duffy. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Festive series fiction hits the shelves

Key festive titles from publishers are now on bookshop shelves, including a number of new titles from big-name authors. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Arab World’s Book Fair Ambassador

Lebanon's Nasser Jarrous has been fostering understanding between the Arab World and the West by helping open 'closed markets,' such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The post The Arab World’s Book Fair Ambassador appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On Sex in Fiction

Noy Holland on perhaps the most difficult and weighted subject an author can tackle. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Almond Wins Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize 2015

The winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize 2015 is David Almond for 'A Song for Ella Grey.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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#ParisIsAboutLife: French Publishing World Expresses Defiance

French publishers and authors have expressed defiance in the face of Friday's murders, underscoring that publishing embodies of the values of the Republic. The post #ParisIsAboutLife: French Publishing World Expresses Defiance appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 Reasons Books are So Expensive in South Africa

Jeremy Boraine, publishing director of Jonathan Ball Publishers, offers five reasons why books are so expensive in South Africa. The post 5 Reasons Books are So Expensive in South Africa appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job In 5: David Cox, digital products director, Taylor & Francis

Describe your role I lead the global digital products team across books and journals at Taylor & Francis. The work of the team ranges from delivering the extensive roadmap for our journals platform, which contains millions of articles, through to managing the relaunch of our video-based... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thomson Reuters to sell IP and Science business

Thomson Reuters is “exploring strategic options” for its Intellectual Property & Science business. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dawson and Rowell at World Book Day's first live Teen Fest

World Book Day will host its first live Teen Fest as part of next year’s celebrations, featuring authors James Dawson and Rainbow Rowell, and will also attempt to break its first Guinness World Record. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperOne Starts Digital-First Fiction Imprint

HarperLegend, with its focus on discovering new literary talent, will consider manuscripts submitted by un-agented authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Listening 101: Why It's Important to Pay Attention in a World of Distraction

Can the simple act of listening deepen your relationships, create a better life, and even ensure a smooth holiday dinner? Spiritual director McHugh explores the perks of keeping open ears in ‘The Listening Life.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Please don't air brush African teen fiction

Ellen Banda-Aaku has long battled with her African publishers to make her teen/YA books ‘suitable’ enough to print. Now she’s started to stand her ground for the sake of her teenager readers – and risks not being published at allPlus find out about #ProjectKala, a campaign to promote reading in... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pushkin sells Finnish fantasy to US for six-figures

Pushkin Press has sold US rights for The Red Abbey Chronicles by Finnish author Maria Turtschaninoff to Abrams Books in a six-figure deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is true gender equality still stranger than fiction?

There are some men who, upon learning that I have been involved in two feminist books, like to say to me that women are: “More equal now than before, so why do we still need feminism?” Typically, their tone has a kind of faux-earnest, head-cocked-to-one-side, u ok hun? edge to it. They aren’t... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors on the Air November 5, 2015: Hector Tobar

Hector Tobar, author of 'Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle That Set Them Free' (Picador; 978-1-2500-7485-0) will appear on 'Well READ' on Friday, November 6. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors on the Air November 5, 2015: Kay Wills Wyma

Kay Wills Wyma, author of 'I’m Happy for You (Sort Of…Not Really): Finding Contentment in a Culture of Comparison' (WaterBrook Press, 978-1-6014-2595-9), will be interviewed on Focus on the Family on Friday, November 6. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trinity Mirror chief says it is fit and proper for Local World takeover

Simon Fox says changed newsroom practices means possibility of claims over alleged hacking in past has no relevance to current working cultureThe chief executive of Trinity Mirror has said it is “fit and proper” to take over Local World, despite potentially facing more than 100 cases of alleged... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Trinity Mirror's acquisition of Local World makes sense

Expanded regional publishing group will be able to increase digital investment and also present digital advertisers with a larger audience across the UKSo Trinity Mirror has become the UK’s biggest regional newspaper publisher by acquiring full ownership of Local World.The deal has been... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trinity Mirror confirms £220m Local World deal

Daily Mirror owner will become UK’s biggest regional newspaper publisher as it takes control of more than 100 titlesThe publisher of the Daily Mirror has confirmed its £220m deal to take control of Local World, cementing its place as the UK’s biggest regional newspaper publisher.Trinity Mirror,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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