At Wizarding World of Harry Potter, magic comes to life, or as close as it gets

In hero-quest terms, the recovery of the Sorcerer's Stone was Harry Potter's first big win, even though he didn't get to keep it. By the time Harry woke up after his first battle with You Know Who, the stone, with all its life-extending and gold-producing properties, had, in fact, been destroyed.... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'A Stolen Life' and 'Freedom' by Jaycee Dugard

Religion news editor Emma Koonse recommends 'A Stolen Life' and 'Freedom' by Jaycee Dugard, two memoirs detailing Dugard's kidnapping at age 11, her 18 years in captivity, and her path to recovery over the past six years of freedom. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Life and Writing Are Inseparable

Amie Barrodale, author of the story collection "You Are Having a Good Time," argues that life is a story. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'My Stolen Life' and 'Freedom' by Jaycee Dugard

Religion news editor Emma Koonse recommends 'My Stolen Life' and 'Freedom' by Jaycee Dugard, two memoirs detailing Dugard's kidnapping at age 11, her 18 years in captivity, and her path to recovery over the past six years of freedom. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hawkins enters world's 'highest paid authors' list

Three British writers made the list of the world’s 14 highest paid authors, with Paula Hawkins entering the table for the first time. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the US, UK, and Canada, Harry’s on Another Roll With ‘Cursed Child’

North American sales of 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' top 2 million copies, UK sales blow past records, all within days of Rowling's new release. The post In the US, UK, and Canada, Harry’s on Another Roll With ‘Cursed Child’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: Potter Sells Like Lightning

The Boy Who Lived returns to the iBooks Bestseller list as the Book That Sold, J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two,' rides the broomstick of public fervor to #1. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Turkish government closes 29 publishers

The Turkish government has closed 29 publishing houses in the country, according to the Turkish Publishers Association. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales Propel Latest Potter Book In Face of Mixed Reviews

In spite of tepid critical reaction to 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two,' which became available to the public at precisely 12:01 a.m. on July 31, the book seems to have hit its high sales performance expectations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Harry Quebert' companion novel to MacLehose

MacLehose Press has acquired a new novel by Swiss author Joël Dicker, author of The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Sponsored Content Is Becoming King in a Facebook World

As native advertising gains prominence, publishers may find themselves competing not just with one another, but with the ad agencies that already exist. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2016-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book on First World War signaller to The History Press

The History Press is to publish a book based on an original set of sketchbooks and diaries from a signaller in the First World War. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Verizon reportedly close to acquiring Yahoo for around $5 billion

Verizon is reportedly nearing a deal to purchase Yahoo for close to $5 billion, bringing to an end a months-long bidding process for a now-ailing company that was once an Internet trailblazer. The sale is still being deliberated, but could be announced early next week, according to Bloomberg.... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finding a World of Good in Used Books

Both non-profit and for-profit bookstores are funding literacy programs through the sale of used books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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RH Children's Books to Publish Mark Siegel’s '5 Worlds'

First Second editorial director Mark Siegel has organized a group of young illustrators to produce the forthcoming graphic novel series, 5 Worlds. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With No Buyer, Bankrupt Hastings Will Close All Stores

A bid made by the liquidation specialists Hilco Merchant Resources and Gordon Brothers was approved yesterday, meaning that the process of selling off Hastings inventory and closing all stores will begin soon. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘To Build Their Own Worlds’: Christopher Myers Launches a Random House Imprint

'Each untold story represents a world that has been erased,' says Christopher Myers on the announcement of his new imprint with Random House Children's Books. The post ‘To Build Their Own Worlds’: Christopher Myers Launches a Random House Imprint appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Real-life abduction story that inspired Lolita to W&N

Weidenfeld & Nicolson, the publishers behind the first UK edition of Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov (1959), is publishing a new book by Publishers Marketplace news editor Sarah Weinman about the abduction and tragic life of Sally Horner, thought to be the real-life inspiration for Lolita. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Life of a Scilly Sergeant optioned for TV

Studio Lambert has optioned TV rights to Scilly Police Sergeant Colin Taylor’s memoir after a “hard-fought” auction between six publishers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Braking for Books: HMH Kicks Off Curious World Tour

Keeping kids reading when school is not in session can be a challenge for any parent. But when books are combined with play, music and interactive entertainment, kids can enjoy these activities in an untraditional format that takes reading outdoors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Brexit hit the book world

Has fact become stranger than fiction? Book sales, publishing contracts and even whole writing genres may be affected by the fallout from the referendum “Feel as if I’m living in a bad dystopian political thriller,” tweeted the writer Robert Harris at 8.50am on 24 June, a response echoed 10... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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