Bafta success boosts Hawking book

Alma Books has ordered a 15,000-copy reprint of Travelling to Infinity after demand soared following the film version’s triumph at the Baftas on Sunday (8th February). Travelling to Infinity is the memoir by Jane Hawking based on the inside story of her marriage to Stephen Hawking, which inspired the film "The Theory of Everything", currently out in cinemas and starring Eddie Remayne. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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‘I wanted to write a suburban Reacher’: Richard Osman talks to Lee Child about class, success and the secret to great crime writing

The two bestselling authors who both started in TV discuss writing as a second career, natural justice – and what they really think of literary fictionIn the four years since Richard Osman published his first Thursday Murder Club novel he has consistently topped the bestseller lists, and now his... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Book Review: ‘Frighten the Horses,’ by Oliver Radclyffe

In his memoir “Frighten the Horses,” Oliver Radclyffe recalls his gradual awakening to the sexuality and gender identity he spent 40 years denying. Continue reading at The New York Times

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The Fiction Longlist for the 2024 National Book Awards

The National Book Award Longlist for Fiction, Author Trading Cards, more Osman on screen is coming, and more in today's book news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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US National Book Award 2024 Longlists: Fiction

The 75th National Book Awards' longlist in fiction is drawn from an initial pool of 473 books submitted by publishers for consideration. The post US National Book Award 2024 Longlists: Fiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Here’s the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Fiction.

Today, the National Book Foundation announced the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Fiction. The ten titles were selected from a pool of 473 books submitted for consideration by their publishers. This year’s judges for Fiction are Jamie Ford, Lauren Groff (Chair), Zeyn Joukhadar,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Sharjah Book Authority Approves 303 Translation Grants

The Sharjah International Book Fair translation grants drew 2,506 applications for these grants for publishers, to and from Arabic. The post Sharjah Book Authority Approves 303 Translation Grants appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The State of Academic Libraries: Book Censorship News, September 13, 2024

From revoking tenure to cutting an entire library staff, academic libraries are losing—so are students. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Defending ‘Gender Queer’ from Book Bans

An inside look at how the team behind the most challenged book in America fought censorship and won. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Today, the National Book Foundation announced the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Nonfiction. The ten titles were selected from a pool of 671 books submitted for consideration by their publishers. This year’s judges for Nonfiction are Brenda J. Child, Anand Giridharadas, Tressie... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Twelve Book Club Picks For September 2024

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Here’s the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Poetry.

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US National Book Award 2024 Longlists: Translation

Established in 2018, the US National Book Awards’ newest category, Translated Literature, this year drew 141 submissions. The post US National Book Award 2024 Longlists: Translation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The week's bestselling books, Sept. 15

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A medieval heist, a Halifax murder, a Dutch wartime winter and a daring 1939 journey to Shanghai provide egress for any taste. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Does a Popular Children’s Book Have a Secret Political Message?

Some readers think ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’ is a cautionary tale about government welfare. Continue reading at Slate

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A 1966 novel captures a publishing world full of chronic malcontents, strategic lunches and ideas that mattered. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Print Book Sales Dipped in Canada in First Six Months of 2024

Unit sales of English-language trade print books sold in Canada fell 2% in the first half of 2024 from the comparable period in 2023 at stores that report data to BookNet Canada. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Here’s the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Translated Literature.

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Oprah Winfrey names Elizabeth Strout's 'Tell Me Everything' as her latest book club pick

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Here’s the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.

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