Banning Banned Books Week and More Library News

Catch up on library news from the last few weeks, including an art exhibit of items patrons have left behind in library books. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

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Book Deals: Week of March 26, 2018

Roaring Brook wins a middle grade debut at auction, SMP invests six figures in a photography book, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 23, 2018

Among this week's headlines: Despite another blizzard, librarians make it to PLA in Philadelphia; Mark Zuckerberg is sorry; And Congress passes a bill that critics say will harm free speech online. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of March 19, 2018

Little, Brown nabs a debut by an assistant professor at the University of Chicago, Atria invests in a domestic suspense novel, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 16, 2018

Among this week's headlines: National Geographic owns up to its 'racist' past; Alexie declines the Carnegie Medal; and a library director faces online harassment after a speech on diversity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 19, 2018

This week: Tatyana Tolstaya's exceptional new story collection, plus American dreams in Chinatown. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of March 12, 2018

This week's hot books include a Swedish literary novel and an illustrated guide to blockchain out of China. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book to Film Deals, Week of March 12, 2018

What books have producers been snapping up? This week deals were made for hip hop fashion icon Dapper Dan's forthcoming memoir and Jason Mott's 2014 novel about a girl with healing powers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of March 12, 2018

Roaring Brook Gets Nerdy, Athletes and Musicians Get Deals, and more in this week’s notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 9, 2018

Among this week's headlines: The FY2019 budget battle begins; why a bill aimed at sex trafficking is causing censorship concerns; and how the University of Michigan I-School is fighting fake news. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of March 5, 2018

HC invests in a middle grade series, Capstone buys the latest from a Newbery winner, Amazon re-ups a French bestseller, and more in this week’s notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 2, 2018

Among this week's headlines: Sherman Alexie is the latest author to face misconduct allegations; Carla Hayden and Dolly Parton share the stage; and libraries face the opiate crisis. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book to Film Deals, Week of February 26, 2018

This week's notable book acquisitions in Hollywood include a seven-figure preempt to option a HaprerCollins thriller, and a film deal for a narrative poem by Stephen King. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of February 26, 2018

This week's hot books include an Australian middle-grade series and a Finnish bestseller about a blind girl. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of February 26, 2018

Carl Safina closes a double at Macmillan, Putnam nabs a new novel by Aussie scribe Robert Hillman, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: February 23, 2018

Among this week's headlines: mixed news in LJ's annual budget survey; Hachette's CEO calls ebooks 'stupid products'; and a curator reflects on 47 years looking after rare books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, February 26, 2018

This week: a modern true crime classic, plus an incisive collection of essays about the issues facing black feminists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of February 19, 2018

Penguin Young Readers buys a middle grade novel cowritten by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer, Hachette picks up a debut fantasy novel, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: February 16, 2018

Among this week's headlines: Trump again targets library funding; a strong program but weak attendance at the ALA Midwinter Meeting; and a Wired article raises a central question about Facebook: is it a publisher? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of February 12, 2018

This week's hot books include a new thriller series from Sweden that has sold in a flurry of sales, and a Polish thriller that sold for world English rights. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book to Film Deals, Week of February 12, 2018

This week's book to film deals include the first children's book by Sophie Kinsella, and big plans for the Ology series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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