ALA 2014: Raising the Stakes

In August 2012, Robert Wolven, associate university librarian at Columbia University, and co-chair of the ALA’s recently chartered Digital Content Working Group (DCWG), tried to put a brave face on the state of relations between libraries and publishers when it came to subject of ebooks. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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BEA 2014: Why Tor Dumped DRM

At the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) at BEA, Tor Books founder Tom Doherty discussed the publisher’s decision to dump DRM. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Billy Crystal Takes Top Honors at 2014 Audie Awards

Crystal’s 'Still Foolin’ ‘Em' won the award for Audiobook of the Year and Pete Seeger’s 'Pete Seeger: The Storm King' took home the prize for Distinguished Achievement in Production. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: A Civil War Female Voice: Laird Hunt

An obscure but fascinating aspect of the Civil War, when hundreds of women disguised as men enlisted in the army as Union soldiers to fight, is at the heart of Neverhome (Little, Brown; Sept.) by Laird Hunt, the author of five novels and a collection of short stories and a two-time finalist for... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: What’s Happening on the High Line

Welcome to the Javits Center and the endlessly transforming neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen/ West Chelsea/ Hudson Yards. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Books, Champagne, Therapy

Cleis Press, founded nearly 30 years ago in Berkeley, Calif., by Felice Newman and Frédérique Delacoste, and its Viva Editions imprint are offering a wealth of author events, signings, and promotional activities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Job Moves: May 29, 2014

Riverdale Avenue Books has named Joseph Pittman editorial director of Dagger, Riverdale’s new mystery and thriller imprint. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Editors Busy Buzzing

BEA attendees faithfully—and eagerly—flock to two panels that have become popular staples of the show’s programming. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Magic Up Her Sleeve: Annie Barrows

After meeting in the past in 2007’s The Magic Half, Miri and Molly land safely in the present—but not for long. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Little Rock Thriller

The name, “Webb Hubbell,” conjures up the Clinton era in politics—starting in Little Rock, Arkansas and then on to our nation’s capital. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: 'New York Times' Sportswriter: Harvey Araton

With a byline long familiar to readers of the New York Times sports pages, Harvey Araton is also the author of six critically acclaimed nonfiction sports books, most recently the New York Times bestseller Driving Mr. Yogi: Yogi Berra, Ron Guidry and Baseball’s Greatest Gift. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: YA Editors Pitch Books at Buzz Panel

A debut, a sequel, the first of a new fantasy trilogy and more were among the books discussed at BookExpo America 2014's YA Editors' Buzz Panel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Michael Cho

Author and artist Michael Cho will be promoting his first full-length graphic novel, Shoplifter (Pantheon, Sept.), at BEA. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Hollywood Comes to North Atlantic

As North Atlantic Books enters its 40th year, the Berkeley Calif., company founded by writers Richard Grossinger and Lindy Hough, finds itself with one of its bestselling books, When the Game Stands Tall: The Story of the De La Salle Spartans and Football’s Longest Winning Streak by Neil Hayes,... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Hollywood Comes to North Atlantic: Lincoln MacVeagh

You wouldn’t think someone from old money, who boarded at Groton and went to Harvard, would drop out from that life and work as a busboy, schoolteacher, carpenter, caterer, journalist, and now a computer programmer for New York City. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: A Borders Heir Launches a Feminist Press

As the daughter of Louis Borders, who cofounded Borders Books with his brother Tom in Ann Arbor, Mich., Christine Borders Bronstein always knew she had books in her blood. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: A Satisfying Debut Collection: Marthe Jocelyn and Richard Scrimger

“We like each other and we drive each other crazy—that’s a good match for writing,” says Richard Scrimger, describing partnering with fellow Canadian author Marthe Jocelyn on Viminy Crowe’s Comic Book (Tundra, May), illustrated by Claudia Davila. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: A Novel Run for Running Press

With the publication of Ben Mezrich’s Seven Wonders (Sept.), a fast-paced thriller with an Indiana Jones–type character at its center, Running Press is moving outside its comfort zone of lavish lifestyle, pop culture, and books on house and home. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Christian Children’s Books Sell More Widely, Publishers Say

For publishers of religion books aimed at young readers, it's easier than ever to find readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Waffling Workman

In need of a sugary afternoon pick-me-up? Today, 3–4 p.m., Dan Shumski, author of Will It Waffle? 53 Irresistible and Unexpected Recipes to Make in a Waffle Iron (Workman Sept.), will be serving up platters of Waffled Pineapple Dusted with Chili Powder and Waffled Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Blessed and Betrayed: Lisa Scottoline

With more than 25 books under her belt since her debut novel, Wherever Mary Went, was published in 1993, Lisa Scottoline is a veritable book-writing machine. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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