AWP 2015: Literature Thriving Far from The Coasts

At this year’s AWP conference, there's excitement about how vital literature and publishing are in the city of Minneapolis, a growing literary center far from New York-based trade publishing and the West Coast indie scene. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending March 27, 2015

The potential fragility of new bookstore ventures was driven home when two-year-old Granada Books in Santa Barbara announced that it needs $50,000 to stay open. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Briefcase 2015

This year, in advance of the fair, we’re taking a closer look at the publishing scene in five European countries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Key Executives Mega-Conference 2015 Coverage

More than 700 newspaper executives gathered in Atlanta Feb. 22 to 25 for the annual Key Executives Mega-Conference, sponsored by the Inland Press Association, Local Media Association and Southern Newspaper Publishers Association. Program coordinat ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

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Authors on the Air March 27, 2015: Annie Cohen-Solal

Annie Cohen-Solal, author of 'Mark Rothko: Toward the Light in the Chapel' (Yale University Press, 9780300182040) will appear on PBS's 'Charlie Rose' on Friday. March 27. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Rob Biddulph wins Waterstones ​children’s book prize 2015 with debut book Blown Away

The tale of a misplaced penguin scoops the overall prize for new and emerging authors, with Sally Green taking the teen category and Robin Stevens winning the younger fiction awardSee Rob Biddulph’s step-by-step guide to How to draw… a windy dayAn adventure story about Penguin Blue and his... Continue reading at The Guardian

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European Publishing Spotlight, 2015

Ahead of the 2015 London Book Fair, PW asked publishing insiders from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden to share what's happening in their markets, from the hot genres to the big-picture challenges. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Man Booker International Prize 2015 Finalist’s List Announced

Authors representing 10 countries — 6 countries for the first time — are included on the shortlist for the Man Booker International Prize. The post Man Booker International Prize 2015 Finalist’s List Announced appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Short Takes: News on Spirituality and Religion Publishing, March 25, 2015

New books coming from Templeton Prize laureate; awards for books on preaching; CBA moves to new offices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Spirituality and Religion On-Sale Calendar: April 2015

Notable spirituality and religion titles in April include a new book from Pope Francis and the latest self-help from perennial bestseller Joyce Meyer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Cookbooks Preview, April 2015

An ode to vegetables from a pioneer of the snout-to-tail movement, a culinary tour of the West Coast, and other titles to watch next month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Spirituality and Religion Books, March 25, 2015

Rachel Held Evans offers astute reflections on faith; biologist Jerry Coyne argues that science has made religion obsolete. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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International Hot Book Properties: Week of March 24, 2015

In this week's column, the concentration camp memoir from a French actress goes global; an Iranian punk rocker's posthumous novel draws buzz; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Millennial News Site Mic Premieres First Video Series in 2015 Push

Opening up a video division has become new-media companies' way of announcing their arrival. In the past couple of years, BuzzFeed and Vox Media have seriously stepped up their video games, launching in-house production studios with names like BuzzFeed Motion Pictures and Vox Entertainment.Now... Continue reading at Advertising Age

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Hawks, butterflies, coasts and footpaths: how nature writing turned to literary gold

Books about the natural world are now huge sellers, tapping into a new appreciation for the countryside and scepticism about material wealthBondage is so last year. Publishers who spent much of the past year in search of the next Fifty Shades of Grey are now seeking to exploit another literary... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, March 15, 2015

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, children & teens, and more for the week ended March 15, 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending March 20, 2015

Lhooq Books opens, while Sparta Books marks its 50th anniversary. And Independent Bookstore Day (May 2) moves forward with a new interactive map. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Manga 2015

North American manga publishers continue to recover from the double whammy of recession and a market correction in the late 2000s, citing strong sales in print and digital and looking to the future with a cautious optimism. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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2015 PEN Longlists Revealed

The shortlists will be released on April 15, and the winners will be announced on May 13. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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News Briefs: Week of March 16, 2015

Bookstore sales dipped in January and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending March 13, 2015

Two bookstores changed hands this week—Main Street Books in Davidson, N.C., and Partners Village in Westport, Mass. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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