Authors on the Air May 6, 2014: Lisa Lillien

Lisa Lillien, author of "The Hungry Girl Diet: Big Portions. Big Results. Drop 10 Pounds in 4 Weeks" (St. Martin's Griffin, 9780312676797), will appear on NBC’s "Today Show" on Wednesday, May 7. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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This Week in Children's Apps: March 13, 2014

This week in children's apps, we feature two new Berenstain Bears apps, a noisy Little Critter app, and another app that takes users on a prehistoric adventure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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More authors added to YALC lineup

Sally Green and Charlie Higson have joined the line-up for the UK's first YA literature... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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“Self-Published Authors = 50% of the EBook Market by 2020″

Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords, has made the prediction that self-published books will account for 50% of ebook sales by 2020. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Librarians Gather In Indy for PLA 2014

Despite a winter storm that snarled travel for some, public librarians have gathered in Indianapolis for three days of panels, networking, and strong slate of author appearances. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, March 12, 2014

B&H author on Dancing with the Stars; Religion Communicators honor books; Outreach magazine selects winning titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The 2014 Fulfillment Service Bureau Survey

While publishers introduce new products and platforms at a breakneck pace, fulfillment companies are faced with either adapting legacy systems to meet the changing demands, or investing resources in creating solutions from scratch. Their universe is constantly expanding as new players with new... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Job Moves: March 12, 2014

Henry Sene Yee has been named creative director of Macmillan's new imprint, Flatiron Books, in addition to his current role as creative director for Picador Books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Hachette UK's digital sales up 40% in 2014

Hachette UK’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were down slightly in 2013, because... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, March 12, 2014

A lyrical memoir about spiritual refueling; a starred review for an examination of the lives of LGBTQ Catholics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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It is Written: News in Bibles and Sacred Texts, March 12, 2014

A Bible app for kids has been downloaded more than 2 million times; the CEB focuses on women; findings from a new study on the Bible and American life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Job Moves: March 11, 2014

Tiffany Tomlin has been named executive director of the newly aligned Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Upcoming Comics Events: March 10, 2014

Planet Comicon in Kansas City, MO; Indiana Comic Con in Indianapolis, IN; Ales Kot & Tradd Moore in Winter Park, FL; J.H. Williams III in San Francisco, CA; London Super Comic Con in London, U.K. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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UK mobile advertising set to overtake newspaper ad revenue in 2014

New eMarketer research forecasts mobile ad spend to top £2bn this year, and for total digital media to reach £9bn by 2017UK mobile advertising spend is forecast to top £2bn and overtake newspaper ad revenue for the first time in 2014, according to new research.Total digital media advertising... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Book Deals: Week of March 10, 2014

Tor seeks ‘Truth’ from Dennard, gets ‘Unnoticed’ by Brockway and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 10, 2014

This week, Philip Marlowe returns, how Paris became Paris, and the book that powerful people don't want you to read. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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March 2014 Audio Books: In the Studio

Kay to give the play-by-play of Rivera’s ‘Closer’ and more in this month's audio book news. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Job Moves: March 7, 2014

At Little, Brown, Heather Fain has been promoted to v-p, deputy publisher, marketing director. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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2014 Frankfurt Fellowship to Focus on Children's, YA

For the first time, Frankfurt's fellowship program will be geared exclusively toward industry professionals working in children’s and YA books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Job Moves: March 5, 2014

Linda Matthews ​announced she is stepping down as director of Chicago Review Press. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Children's reading levels 'flatline from Year 6'

There is something “seriously amiss with the way secondary schools encourage young people... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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