9 Classic Types of Sci-fi Plots

Take a look at 9 of the classic types of science fiction plots, including dystopia, space travel, alien invaders, and more. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2022-11-22 11:32:00 UTC ]
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‘True Grit’ is a modern classic, but it’s not the only great work by Charles Portis

I binge-read Portis’s books — “Norwood,” “The Dog of the South” and more. They offered just the lift I needed. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-24 12:00:00 UTC ]
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HBG Sales Fell 9% in Q3

Third quarter sales fell 9% at Hachette Book Group for the period ended August 31, 2021, contributing to a 1.2% drop in total sales for Lagardère's publishing group. Despite the quarterly decline, sales for the first nine months of 2021 were up 9% over a year ago for the entire publishing division. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Charts: The Couple at No 9 moves into the top

Claire Douglas' The Couple at No 9 (Penguin) has leapfrogged Richard Osman's The Man Who Died Twice (Penguin) to hit the Amazon Charts' Most-Sold: Fiction number one. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-27 11:26:35 UTC ]
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Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is curating a series of classic works by Black playwrights.

Good news for theatermakers and audiences alike: Broadway World has reported that the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a two-year, one-million-dollar grant to TCG Books, the largest independent trade publisher of dramatic literature in North America. The grant will, according to Broadway... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-10-22 18:01:30 UTC ]
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Bookstat: The Couple at No 9 doubles up at the top

Claire Douglas' The Couple at No 9 (Penguin) notched up a second week in the Bookstat e-book number one spot, for the week ending 16th October. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-20 10:06:04 UTC ]
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BBC and 9 Story Media Group bring A Kind of Spark to UK screens

Elle McNicoll's A Kind of Spark (Knights Of) will be brought to UK screens in a live action series, following a partnership with BBC Children's and 9 Story Media. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-10 20:11:31 UTC ]
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Knights Of gets first public investor as 9 Story acquires stake

Nine Story Media Group has acquired a minority equity stake in Knights Of, becoming the inclusive publisher's first public investor. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-01 03:32:48 UTC ]
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When the Times Book Review Panned the Classics

Some of today’s best-loved books — think “Catch-22,” “Tender Is the Night” and even “Anne of Green Gables” — had a rocky reception in our pages. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-09-29 09:00:26 UTC ]
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Virago Modern Classics acquires Barber's Amazing Mr Blunden

Virago Modern Classics has acquired world English language rights in The Amazing Mr Blunden by Antonia Barber, ahead of a Sky Original Christmas film this year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-15 06:44:43 UTC ]
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Warsaw Book Fair Returns in Physical Rendition, September 9 to 12

Using close to 100 exhibitor tents, the Warsaw Book Fair moves outdoors this month to make its return in an open-air setting. The post Warsaw Book Fair Returns in Physical Rendition, September 9 to 12 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-09-03 12:25:43 UTC ]
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Children's Institute 9: Indie Bookselling in a Post-Pandemic World

Booksellers focused on the nuts-and-bolts of indie bookselling in a post-pandemic world, with Wednesday roundtables on gift bundles and boxes and hosting virtual events especially well attended by Ci9 booksellers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Flashing blades, secret passages, mistaken identities: ‘A Gentleman of France’ is a classic adventure tale

Stanley J. Weyman’s 1893 novel is right up there with Alexandre Dumas’ “The Three Musketeers.” Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-09-01 16:04:55 UTC ]
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McNally Jackson is publishing gorgeous new paperback editions of overlooked classics.

This morning, in a press release, Sarah McNally of McNally Jackson announced the launch of McNally Editions, a new paperback reprint series “devoted to hidden gems.” “As any bookseller knows, recommending books is the most rewarding part of our job—especially when you get to take the reader off... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-08-26 14:41:45 UTC ]
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Penguin Classics launches ‘new canon’ of environmental literature

Imprint’s Green Ideas series begins with 20 short books by writers from Rachel Carson to Greta Thunberg it believes are ‘the classics that made a movement’From Greta Thunberg to James Lovelock, publisher Penguin Classics has come up with a “new canon” of the environmental literature, which it... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-08-26 07:00:42 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of August 9, 2021

St. Martin’s picks up a new kids’ book from the duo behind the CreativeSoul Photography studio, Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie sell two to Morrow, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: August 9, 2021

Colleen Hoover’s 'It Ends with Us,' a 2016 publication and certified #BookTok hit, is the #4 book in the country. Plus 'Great British Baking Show' winner Nadiya Hussain serves up her latest, 'Nadiya Bakes,' and Shari Lapena drops another domestic thriller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, August 9, 2021

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by Junji Ito, John Lurie, Winfred Rembert, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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11 Must-Have Classic Cocktail Recipe Books For Your Home Bar

The past year has turned us all into at-home imbibing experts, but these books prove we still have much to learn. Continue reading at The Huffington Post

[ The Huffington Post | 2021-07-23 09:45:09 UTC ]
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9 Funny Chapter Book Series That Will Keep Kids Giggling

These funny chapter book series will have kids laughing out loud as they flip the pages. Make sure to have the sequels ready! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-07-19 10:40:00 UTC ]
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Reimagining a Classic: Spotlight on Joe Sutphin

The bestselling illustrator has published a new version of the landmark children’s book Little Pilgrim’s Progress. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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