A Healthy Comic Book Obsession

It's time: the graphic novel adaptation of First Test by Tamora Pierce is here!! Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-09 15:30:00 UTC ]
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10 books to add to your reading list in October

Bethanne Patrick recommends 10 books for October, including fiction from Walter Mosley and Jesmyn Ward and memoirs from Viet Thanh Nguyen and Safiya Sinclair. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-09-28 10:00:03 UTC ]
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Lit Agent Landscape Diversifies Some as Anxieties over Book Business Grow

The results of this year's Association of American Literary Agents biannual membership survey indicate that the agency sector of the book business is diversifying, but is still predominantly white, and issues including burnout and unequal pay remain. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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With Adult Fiction Tumbling 10%, Print Book Sales Fell 5.7% Last Week

After a long run with weekly sales ahead of 2022, unit sales of adult fiction titles were down 0.2% in the year-to-date after sales fell last week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Can You Guess the Romance Book Based on a Vague Description?

I challenge any romance reader brave enough to test their knowledge. Can you guess the romance book based on a vague description? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-09-27 10:31:00 UTC ]
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Book Business Applauds Government Lawsuit Against Amazon

"What took so long?" That was the prevailing sentiment among many industry members upon hearing the news that the FTC had filed an antitrust lawsuit against the nation's largest e-tailer and dominant bookseller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: September 27, 2023

Tori Hope Petersen, who landed on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list with her book about being a foster parent, signed a two-book deal with Nelson Books; IVP Kids is set to publish its first-ever board book; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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California Has Banned Book Bans, Bucking GOP Censorship Trend

Book bans are on the rise nationally, with nearly half those prohibitions happening in Florida school districts. Continue reading at HuffPost

[ HuffPost | 2023-09-26 19:43:13 UTC ]
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15 Small Press Books to Read This Fall

As we move into the fall reading season, deeply imagined short stories and inventive linked essays are having a moment alongside novels. What’s thrilling about the books coming out from small presses is the breadth of range—there are intentional and accidental murders, family drama and... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2023-09-26 11:15:00 UTC ]
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Let’s Sort Book Characters According to Their Dungeons & Dragons Alignments!

From Lawful Good to Chaotic Evil, where do your favorite book characters fall in their Dungeons & Dragons alignment? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-09-26 10:34:00 UTC ]
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Appeals Court Temporarily Stays Injunction Blocking Texas Book Rating Law

The temporary hold, which is not based on the merits of the case, puts Judge Alan D. Albright's preliminary injunction on ice while the Fifth Circuit considers the state's bid to stay the injunction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Nairobi International Book Fair Introduces Rights Trading

The 24th edition of Kenya's Nairobi International Book Fair this year adds a 'Rights Café' for business meetings and networking. The post Nairobi International Book Fair Introduces Rights Trading appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-09-25 21:32:51 UTC ]
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Frightfully-Fun Halloween Book Club Ideas for Your Next Meeting

Who doesn't want to throw a Halloween book club? Find Halloween book club ideas, decor, party favors, and recommended reads all here! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-09-25 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: October 2023

Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen's look at ways to live a healthier, happier life, and Pope Francis' 10 prayers for the future, are just two of the titles are hitting shelves in October from religion and spirituality houses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Lower Trade Sales, Book Club Reorg Dent Scholastic Results

Lower trade book sales and costs associated with the creation of its new School Reading Events business resulted in an operating loss in the quarter at Scholastic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Religion Books for Kids Aim to Start Big Conversations

Forthcoming titles from religion and spirituality publishers aim to get families talking about right-to-life messaging, sex trafficking, climate change, houselessness, gender roles, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Books on Religion Leave God Out of It

Religion and spirituality publishers are steadily expanding their children’s lists into the general market by adding more books that celebrate values and virtues with no mention of God, Jesus, or the Bible. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Books for Kids (and Parents Too)

Faith-based publishers are putting out books to support the whole family in a difficult time. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of September 25, 2023

Simon & Schuster lands a personal history by Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jenny Lecoat sells a follow-up to The Girl from the Channel Islands to Graydon House, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Levar Burton Will Lead Banned Books Week as Its Honorary Chair

Reading advocate and icon Levar Burton will serve as the first actor to lead Banned Books Week as the honorary chair. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-09-21 16:12:23 UTC ]
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New PEN America Report Finds 33% Jump in School Book Bans

"Amid a growing climate of censorship, school book bans continue to spread through coordinated campaigns by a vocal minority of groups and individual actors and, increasingly, as a result of pressure from state legislation," the report finds. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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