AAP’s Tom Allen to Retire in 2017

Allen, who was named CEO of the Association of American Publishers in 2009, has announced that he will retire in early 2017. Given the news, the AAP board of directors has begun a search for a new CEO. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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This Week's Bestsellers: February 13, 2017

Two books about the 45th president of the United States debut on our hardcover nonfiction list. Plus an evangelical author has her best first-week sales yet, and Flatiron’s YA imprint lands on our children’s fiction list for the first time. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, February 5, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended February 5, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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AWP 2017: Writers Take to the Streets of Washington, D.C.

The Association of Writers and Writing Programs annual conference in Washington D.C. continued in a highly politicized vein through its second day, with a march and rally at the Capitol building, in addition to a packed event featuring Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie and Ta-Nehisi Coates. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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AWP 2017: Keynoter Azar Nafisi Urges Writers to Resist Tyranny

AWP 2017's keynote speaker, Azar Nafisi, the author of 'Reading Lolita in Tehran,' blasted President Trump in a fiery presentation and urged writers to use their imaginations to resist the tyranny of the Trump administration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of February 13, 2017

A debut author brings a historical novel to Kensington, Jewel’s father sells a memoir to Blackstone, Two Dollar Radio nabs a debut story collection, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Taking Risks and Moving Forward: Lessons From AMMC 2017

Technology, quality content, and risk-taking were the top lessons from this year's American Magazine Media Conference. The post Taking Risks and Moving Forward: Lessons From AMMC 2017 appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Bookstore News: February 9, 2017

Harvard Bookstore chides Kellyanne Conway; HC promoting indies on Facebook; Boston's Trident encourages activism; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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AWP 2017: This Year's Conference Will Be All About—and Against—Trump

Anti-Trump protests and political actions are planned throughout this year’s AWP conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Taipei Book Fair 2017: Taking the Pulse of Taiwan’s Book Market

The 25th edition of the Taipei International Book Fair takes place this week amid concerns of a decline in sales and the future for independent bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Mother Jones Wins Magazine of the Year at the 2017 Ellies

Joyous expletives lace winners' speeches as unsuspecting editors-in-chief take home ASME awards. The post Mother Jones Wins Magazine of the Year at the 2017 Ellies appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Bookstore News: February 6, 2017

SIBA opens registration for spring show; new kids store to open soon in Raleigh; Michael Moore backs Bronx store; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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International Hot Book Properties, Week of February 6, 2017

An Italian memoir about how a hedgehog helped a man through tough times and a French novel set near the Korean DMZ are among the titles picking up new international deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, January 29, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended January 29, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canada is Guest Country of Honor at 2017 Havana International Book Fair

Canadian authors including Margaret Atwood, Madeleine Thien, Luc Chartrand and Jocelyne Saucier are to travel to Cuba, as are 18 publishers. The post Canada is Guest Country of Honor at 2017 Havana International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Industry Stocks: January 2017 Performances

The Publishers Weekly Stock Index rose 6.5% in January, as the share prices at five companies rose, while prices fell at another five. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of February 6, 2017

Atria nabs a debut novel on the Israeli military draft, Acevedo brings a historical novel to Europa, a journalist’s book on truth under Trump goes to Prometheus Books, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, February 6, 2017

This week: new novels from John Darnielle and Viet Thanh Nguyen, plus how medicine changed the end of life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: February 6, 2017

The newly minted Newbery and Caldecott medalist enjoyed their best weekly sales yet after the award announcements. Plus ‘The Girl Before’ follows her psychological thriller sisters onto our hardcover fiction list, and a BEA buzz pick makes its bestseller debut. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Spring 2017 Audio Announcements

Boom is still the word where audiobooks are concerned, as a new season of releases arrives. Our listing of upcoming audio titles reflects the wide variety of new projects scheduled for the season. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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