Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Wed, 11/05/2011 - 15:41 America wants to hold its own World Book Night following in the footsteps of the UK. The American Booksellers Association said it is "exploring" the possibility of replicating "a version" of the event, which saw 20,000 people give away 1,000,000 books from 25 selected titles on 5th March this year. It is thought the US will hold the event on 23rd April 2012 along with the UK and other countries yet to confirm their collaboration. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2011-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Your closet is asking you to add these reading t-shirts to it and up your book lover status. Continue reading at Book Riot
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Congratulations to Ethan Hawke, star of my favorite film (Gattaca) and arguably the most bookish man in Hollywood, who has, with today’s inclusion in the (web) pages of the New York Times Book Review, completed his Literary World Bingo Card! What is the Literary World Bingo Card you ask? Well,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-09-01 18:45:05 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster Children's UK is to publish two rhyming picture books by author Mark Sperring and illustrator Matt Hunt, with the first out next year. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Austin-based Literati is launching five celebrity-branded subscription book clubs, curated by Stephen Curry, Malala Yousafzai, Sir Richard Branson, Susan Orlean, and the Joseph Campbell Foundation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Hundreds of titles will flood the market because of Covid. It’s bad news for minority authors, says former Booker prize judgeOver the summer, novelist and screenwriter David Nicholls has been something of a hero. With a humorous nod to the less glamorous aspects of publishing life – hastily... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-08-16 07:29:05 UTC ]
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The director of an international publishing consultancy company has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support those who work in Beirut's book industry, following an explosion that killed over 200 people in the Lebanese capital last week. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-11 02:48:14 UTC ]
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Create the magical world of your dreams with this quiz and find a fantastic YA book about immigrants. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-08-06 10:33:00 UTC ]
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Authors for Black Voices is a silent auction offering exclusive book-related collectibles and services in order to raise funds to benefit nonprofits working to fight racism in publishing, education, and literacy. The auction will run from August 3-31. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Arcadia Publishing will increase its presence in the children’s market this fall with the release of a new series, Spooky America. The series launches in September with eight titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Crime fiction house Crooked Lane Books is launching Alcove Press, an imprint that will focus on commercial fiction. Its first list will be released this fall. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Capital Crime is launching a monthly subscription service, providing two curated paperbacks alongside exclusive author content and access to community activities. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-28 02:25:45 UTC ]
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There are 22 libraries in the world with a whopping 15 million items catalogued. Here are ten of the world's biggest - with a few facts and some pictures. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-07-27 10:30:43 UTC ]
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A new 'Books From Spain' portal has opened to encourage translation and rights trades for the Frankfurter Buchmesse 2022 Guest of Honor Spain. The post ‘Books From Spain’ Launches To Support Frankfurt’s 2022 Guest of Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-07-24 16:50:05 UTC ]
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Wander down memory lane and get nostalgic with these 80s-90s kids book series you read cover to cover in your youth. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-07-24 13:10:00 UTC ]
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From the leadership of PEN America, a HarperCollins release enters the summer's fray of free-speech debates amid charges of 'cancel culture.' The post Political Books: PEN America’s Suzanne Nossel ‘Dares To Speak’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-07-22 17:45:57 UTC ]
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Authors, shut out of holding in-person events at bookstores, have adapted to the digital book event, and book launches are getting more creative and collaborative as a result. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Today, Penguin Random House announced the launch of a new imprint, Tiny Reparations Books, founded by New York Times bestselling author, comedian, actress, and producer Phoebe Robinson. Robinson will be partnering with Plume (a division of Dutton, which is itself an imprint of PRH) and its... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-07-08 14:20:42 UTC ]
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Ex-special forces soldier turned TV star Matthew "Ollie" Ollerton is publishing a debut thriller with Bonnier Books UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-24 00:04:04 UTC ]
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Emerging from the mist of British folk tales and beliefs, the Fae did not always resemble the cute winged creatures in Disney’s “Peter Pan.” Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-06-16 05:17:33 UTC ]
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Stephen Rebello’s “Dolls! Dolls! Dolls!” is a more than just a gossipy look at the making of the film everyone loves to hate. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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