The 12-year-old international digital book service's CEO Michael Tamblyn addressed the Abu Dhabi book fair's conference. The post Abu Dhabi: Kobo Announces Arabic as a Primary Language appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-05-24 02:03:48 UTC ]
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On today’s CBS This Morning, Oprah Winfrey announced her April book club selection: Robert Kolker’s Hidden Valley Road: Inside the Mind of an American Family. Kolker book is a work of narrative nonfiction—with elements of biography, reportage, and scientific investigation—about the life of a... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-07 14:36:54 UTC ]
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Faber has revealed an online programme designed to "console, entertain and inspire readers", in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-07 00:22:57 UTC ]
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The Spanish and Latin American markets are expected to have 14,000 Spanish-language audiobooks available this year, and, with ebooks, continued to see growth in 2019. The post Bookwire Cites Growth in Spanish-Language Audiobooks, Ebooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-04-06 13:00:46 UTC ]
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Bernardine Evaristo's Booker-winning Girl, Woman, Other (Hamish Hamilton) and Robert Harris' The Second Sleep (Cornerstone) both feature on the 12-strong longlist for the 2020 Glass Bell Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-05 17:10:42 UTC ]
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Higher paid staff at Pan Macmillan have been asked to volunteer for a pay reduction and employees at its distribution arm will be furloughed as the publisher unveiled measures to help “safeguard” its business during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-03 10:15:37 UTC ]
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Six books, one each translated from Dutch, Farsi, German, and Japanese and two from Spanish, have made the shortlist for the 2020 International Booker Prize. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Fresh off a print and digital redesign, The New Republic formally announced a handful of new editors and writers who have joined the team in recent months. Now on the staff as deputy editors are Katie McDonough, the former senior editor at Jezebel who joined the magazine in December, and Jason... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-03-26 18:39:34 UTC ]
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Arts Council England (ACE) has announced a £160m emergency funding package to help artists and art organisations cope with the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-25 04:57:11 UTC ]
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Mlawer, one of the most recognized and respected people in the Hispanic publishing industry in the U.S., died on March 21; 'PW' Spanish-language editor Leyhla Aquile, who worked with Mlawer, offers a tribute. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The British Book Awards, while announcing a coronavirus postponement, name some winners and shortlistees in two categories. The post British Book Awards: Ceremony Postponed, Some Winners Announced appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-19 16:31:34 UTC ]
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The winners of the regional and country round of the Independent Bookshop of the Year Award have been announced, with nine shops in contention for an overall prize of £5,000. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-17 14:37:10 UTC ]
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The Loft literary center in Minneapolis is not canceling its second annual Wordplay literary festival. Instead, it is partnering with other literary organizations to hold a two-month virtual celebration of books and authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The National Book Critics Circle has announced the recipients of its book awards for publishing year 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amid Europe's largest COVID-19 outbreak, Italian citizens in lockdown have been able to read free Mondadori ebooks in a program facilitated by Kobo. The post Coronavirus: Canada’s Kobo Joins Mondadori in Providing Free Ebooks to Italians in Lockdown appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-11 12:22:51 UTC ]
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Awards this year go to winners in India, New Zealand, Kenya, Germany, Egypt, Spain, Indonesia, Finland, Italy, the UK, and USA. The post London Book Fair Announces Its 2020 International Excellence Award Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-11 10:32:51 UTC ]
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The director of an Arabic book prize argues that the time has come for more Arabic works to be translated than just the 'Arabian Nights.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
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BackgroundIn conjunction with the Sharjah Market Focus at The London Book Fair in March 2020, the British Council will be offering two small grants of £3000 each to UK or UAE based organisations for activity taking place between 16 March and 31 October 2020. Together, the British Council will... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2020-02-21 12:31:03 UTC ]
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It’s an exciting year for the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes! This will be its 40th year of celebrating the literary community. The Times announced their 2019 Book Prize finalists today; the winners will be announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles on April 17th. Additionally, bestselling crime... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-02-19 17:41:26 UTC ]
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Bonnier Books UK has announced promotions for Ciara Lloyd, Beth Eynon and Madiya Altaf in its non-fiction team. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-19 15:27:11 UTC ]
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Mitchell Beazley has announced a new cookbook from Sabrina Ghayour, the author of Persiana, called Simply: Easy Everyday Dishes. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-17 21:53:49 UTC ]
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