YA + Sex = New Adult literature, and it sells. But some booksellers remain unsure how to market it. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Following the robust turnout and programming at Bologna Children's Book Fair, Rights Roundup looks at some work for the adult market. The post Rights Roundup: Post-Bologna Rights Deals for Adults appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-17 16:58:05 UTC ]
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Bookstore sales posted surprisingly strong gains in January, jumping 15.9% over 2022. Sales in January 2023 were $997 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Want a glimpse into the future of SFF? We look at some of the weird and wonderful standouts from The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2022. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2023-03-10 17:00:00 UTC ]
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Print unit sales rose 0.6% in the week ended February 25, over the similar week last year, driven by a 12.2% gain in adult fiction sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Though the adult fiction segment was the only category to post a sales increase over 2022 last week, its 12% gain was enough to increase total sales of print books by 0.6%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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After Lonesome Dove author Larry McMurtry died in 2021, his bookstore in Archer City, Texas, was turned over to the long-term store manager, Khristal Merklin. But as CNN reports, in November 2022, the deed was snapped up by Fixer Upper’s Chip Gaines. Will Gaines tear out the bookshelves and... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2023-02-23 14:27:50 UTC ]
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Proverbs 31 Ministry president and bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst takes #1 in Religion Nonfiction with her latest release, ‘Good Boundaries and Goodbyes.’ Francine Rivers maintains the top perch in Religion Fiction from last month with ‘Redeeming Love.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The New York Times Young Adult Bestseller list celebrated its 10th anniversary in December 2022. Here's a look at what it shows. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-02-06 11:36:00 UTC ]
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Agent Jeffrey Hermann argues that changing a book based on a sensitivity read can make it less authentic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Vampires and ghosts have long haunted popular fiction, but now a string of new releases is focusing on marginalised women with hidden powersSomeone, or something, shadowy has put a strong spell on popular literature aimed at women, once cheekily labelled “chick lit”. This perky genre, packaged... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2023-01-08 12:00:47 UTC ]
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Imagine walking into a bookstore looking for books with a bonkers plot when you see it: the Bananapants Plot section. A dream! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-12-27 11:35:00 UTC ]
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A 19% increase in Scholastic's children's book publishing and distribution segment drove total sales up 12% in the second quarter, while operating income rose 20%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-12-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Miami Book Fair began as a two-day event in November 1984, when a small group of determined individuals—including educators from Miami Dade College, independent booksellers, and librarians—founded Miami Book Fair International. In the nearly 40 years since, Miami Book Fair has grown into one... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-11-22 09:51:48 UTC ]
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According to the publisher, the imprint will “champion feminist and empowered perspectives” in romantic fantasy and science fiction books. It plans to publish seven new books next year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Dallas, Texas’s Deep Vellum Publishing has had an extraordinary year, relaunching Dalkey Archive Press and publishing Ukrainian writer Andrei Kurkov's 'Grey Bees' just as Russia invaded Ukraine. We spoke with publisher Will Evans and this and other bookish matters. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The non-profit, independent publisher Sandorf Passage launched in late 2020 with a focus on publishing works in translation from Eastern European authors and sociopolitical and wartime books in particular. We spoke with Buzz Poole, the publisher, about how the press is developing and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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We speak with Ben Schrank, the former head of Henry Holt and now head of upstart publisher Astra House, about the latest developments at the press and other bookish matters. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Kids grow up, but publishers are providing books to parents who still call on God to guide and protect them. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In surveys spanning from Q1 to Q3, Digiday+ Research found a difference growing between how publishers make money from direct-sold ads and programmatic ads. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2022-10-17 04:01:00 UTC ]
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He has attempted to drive a bus, attend school, and even take a spin on a roller coaster, but soon the Pigeon will embark upon his greatest adventure yet. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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