Ann Patchett on why she isn't doing a conventional book tour — possibly ever again

Bestselling author Ann Patchett talks about book tours, Tom Hanks and 'These Precious Days,' her new book of essays. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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Is Arie Luyendyk Jr. really a monster? Three former Bachelors weigh in

In a case of something like poetic justice, “The Bachelor” came to its explosive and controversial close this season just as Times reporter Amy Kaufman was embarking on a book tour for her recently published “Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America’s Favorite Guilty Pleasure” (Dutton). Still... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jack Deere Shares His 'Broken Life'

Jack Deere, once a bestselling author and popular preacher, spent 20 years struggling with his son’s death and his wife's alcoholism before re-emerging with a story of divine grace. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wilson event will mark 20 years of the Children's Book Tour

Scottish Book Trust will mark 20 years of its Children’s Book Tour this year with an event featuring Jacqueline Wilson and Pamela Butchart. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Patterson Offers 'Happy Holidays' for 320 Indie Booksellers

For the third year in a row, the bestselling author is giving holiday bonuses to indie booksellers. This year he sent checks ranging from $750 to $1,250 to booksellers and bookstore owners around the country. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: November 2017

The latest title by the bestselling author of ‘Zealot’ Reza Aslan, and a memoir from the "Chewbacca mom" made famous through a Facebook Live video, are among the biggest religion and spirituality books coming out in November. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hillary Clinton praises NHS after broken toe prevents interviews

Former US presidential candidate says she received ‘excellent care’ from health service after having to rearrange three bookingsHillary Clinton has paid tribute to the NHS after she was forced to rearrange a series of interviews because she fell and broke her toe.The former US presidential... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Nutritarian Call to Action: PW Talks with Dr. Joel Fuhrman's Editor

Bestselling author and family physician Joel Fuhrman calls on Americans to give up fast food and processed food, as he lays out the benefits of a nutrient-dense, plant-rich, or nutritarian, diet, which can reverse heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hillary Clinton to kick off book tour for 'What Happened'

Clinton's new book is a personal memoir about her campaign as well as a 'cautionary tale' about Russian interference in the election. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2017-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Filmmaker hijacks his own movie in 'All the Rage (Saved by Sarno)'

Can chronic pain be caused by such things as childhood adversity, repressed anger and unchecked stress as opposed to a structural abnormality? Dr. John Sarno, the bestselling author and longtime rehabilitation specialist who died in June at 93, had long posited this kind of mind-body connection.... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom Hanks' event sells out in under two hours

Tickets to actor Tom Hanks' only event in the UK to promote his new collection of short stories, Uncommon Type (William Heinemann), have sold out in under two hours.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August 2017

Bestselling author of ‘The Artist’s Way’ Julia Cameron’s new book ‘Life Lessons,’ and HGTV star Jen Hatmaker’s newest release, are among the most-anticipated titles publishing in August. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sherman Alexie, suffering from depression, cancels his post-California book tour

Sherman Alexie, the author whose recent memoir "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" chronicles his stormy relationship with his late mother, is canceling much of his book tour, citing a struggle with depression. Alexie will make appearances this week in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Menlo Park... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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No Filter and Unashamed: PW Talks to Jen Hatmaker

Despite her outspokenness for the inclusion of LBGTQ people in the church, the bestselling author of ‘For the Love’ explains why she avoids political and cultural hot-button topics, preferring to gather women around common issues and struggles in her books instead. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Southern Novelist Plans Bourbon Soaked Book Tour

Decatur Book Festival executive director Daren Wang's book tour for his debut novel has also become an excuse to seek out the best bourbon cocktail in the South. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HBO’s Sheila Nevins Is Loving Every Minute of Her Book Tour

From the looks of the crowd at Michael's today, I suspect there were plenty of big doings being finalized in betweeen bites of Cobb salad. Attorney Bob Barnett was with Huma Abedin, Charlie Rose was huddled in conversation with Marie Josee Kravis on Table Four while CBS 48 Hours Mystery's Susan... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookCon 2017: Heather Graham and Chad Michael Murray Team Up to Thrill

An unlikely meeting brought us together,” says Heather Graham, the bestselling author of more than 100 books and novellas, explaining how she came to write a book with actor Chad Michael Murray. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2017: Alan Alda Practicing What He Preaches

Emmy Award–winning actor and writer, acclaimed director, bestselling author, university professor, and today host of the APA’s 17th annual Author Tea, Alan Alda took a few minutes to talk to PW about his latest book, "If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?" Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James Patterson Expands Bookseller Bonus Program

The bestselling author is renewing his Holiday Bookseller Bonus Program, which launched in 2015. He's also adding more money to the mix this time around, increasing his donation by $100,000. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anthony Horowitz's claim he was told not to write black characters sparks row

Other writers have reacted with scepticism to the Alex Rider author’s claim that he was discouraged from ‘artificial and possibly patronising’ writingA furore has broken out in the children’s books world around claims by Alex Rider creator Anthony Horowitz that he was “warned off” creating a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Escapist Favorites Top in Europe

Rebecca Gablé, the bestselling author of historical fiction, returned to Germany’s fiction bestseller list in April at #1 with "The Foreign Queen," the second in her new Otto the Great Series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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