Authors on the Air April 4, 2014: Michael Lewis

Michael Lewis, author of "Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt" (Norton, 9780393244663) will appear on C-SPAN2's "BookTV" on Saturday, April 5. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fault in Our Stars author backs literature diversity campaign

We need to reflect the reality of our communities, says The Fault in Our Stars writer John Green in video backing social media-led We Need Diverse Books campaignAll readers need to know that they too can be the heroes of a story, according to the bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending October 31, 2014

As Vroman's begins celebrating its 120th, other, younger, stores are finding their way by combining an office and online retail (Russo's Books) or seeking nonprofit status (Wild Iris Books). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tips for Librarians at The Guadalajara Fair: Spanish-Language Publishing 2014

The Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL), the most important publishing gathering in Ibero-America, will be held this year from Saturday, November 29, to Sunday, December 7, with thousands of attendees from around the world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW's Best Books of 2014

Here they are, the best books of the year, chosen by PW's editors from the nearly 9,000 titles we reviewed over the course of the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books in Browsers 2014 Video Playlist

Watch videos from Books in Browsers 2014, where speakers presented cutting-edge ideas and projects in digital book publishing, as well as ideas on the future of ebooks, authors and reading. The post Books in Browsers 2014 Video Playlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Monthly StatShot, July 2014

Sales of adult trade books were down 2.2% in the first seven months of 2014, compared to the same period in 2013, while sales in the children’s/YA segment rose 25.8%, according to AAP’s monthly StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Booksellers Can Succeed with Spanish Books: Spanish-Language Publishing 2014

Hispanics are the fastest-growing ethnic group in the U.S., and they are not only growing in terms of numbers but also expanding their presence in regions across the country. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 3, 2014

This week: new Richard Ford, how music was captured, and classic children's books get gnarly. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Death of publisher and author Raleigh Trevelyan

Tributes have been paid to author and former publisher Raleigh Trevelyan, who has died aged 91. Trevelyan, who passed away on October 23rd in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, worked at Jonathan Cape and Michael Joseph, and also wrote a number of books for Faber, including a wartime memoir and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's fuels 2014 growth in US

YA/children's books are fuelling ebook growth in the US, according to new figures from the Association of American Publishers (AAP). New figures released by the group covering January to July 2014, show that the ebook revenue grew 7.5% compared to the same period in 2013. This was driven... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Stellar New Fantasy Novel and 4 Other Books We’re Reading This Month

This month, we’re balancing some quick reads---a Jonathan Franzen-blessed debut and a slim companion volume from one of our favorite new(-ish) fantasy writers---with Walter Isaacson’s latest blockbuster on the history of technological innovation, along with a few other selections. Attention,... Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2014-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties: Week of October 27, 2014

In this week's roundup of books generating interest around the globe, we look at the latest novel by Icelandic author Sjon, which won Best Icelandic Novel of the Year in 2013; a debut from a Swedish criminologist; the German bestseller by Robert Seethaler, 'A Lifetime;' and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors vie for children's award

David Walliams, Malorie Blackman and Debi Gliori are among the authors on this year's shortlist for the Red House Children's book prize. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2014-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Best-Selling Author Warns ‘You Might Not Want to Buy’ His Book

Patrick Rothfuss is the author of the mega-bestselling novels The Name of the Wind and The Wise Man's Fear, and is currently hard at work on The Doors of Stone, the final volume in his epic fantasy trilogy The Kingkiller Chronicle. In the latest episode of Geek's Guide to the Galaxy he discusses... Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2014-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reed Elsevier revenue grows by 4%

Underlying revenue at Reed Elsevier increased 4% over the first nine months of the year, although print book sales declined.   The information company released an interim management statement yesterday (24th October) saying that although revenues in the scientific, technical and medial... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending October 24, 2014

This week was marked by a particularly happy ending in the Bronx. Barnes & Noble reversed its decision to close its store there, the last brick-and-mortar in the borough, and will stay for at least two more years. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 27, 2014

This week, Gaiman tackles Hansel and Gretel, plus more locked-room mysteries than you can shake a stick at. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NPG/Palgrave release author insights survey

Nature Publishing Group and Palgrave Macmillan have made public data taken from an Author Insights survey questioning over 30,000 of their authors. The data – compiled last spring - has been made available publicly for the first time this week, to mark Open Access Week, and can be downloaded... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Taking Stock of the Big Screen Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 Nook

Samsung and Barnes & Noble unveiled a new 10.1-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK yesterday. Early word from the tech press on the $300 tablet was mixed. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PLR Twitter campaign sees 70 new authors sign up

A Twitter campaign to encourage more authors to sign up to Public Lending Right has been successful, according to Tracy Chevalier. Seventy authors registered for PLR in the first week of the campaign, led by Chevalier - an increase of 400% on the same period the year before. Chevalier, chair... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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