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'
[ Book Riot | 2024-10-18 11:15:00 UTC ]
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An Argentinian short story collection sells in the States, a Finnish thriller moves to Spain, an Italian novel about cooking and family is nabbed in Germany, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘NYT’ changes kids’ bestseller lists and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Heather Graham re-ups at Harlequin for seven figures, Pegasus signs a novel about the Roanoke Colony, Running Press lands a new diet book based on Zen teachings, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Elton John, the singer-songwriter known for his advocacy for gay rights, has strongly criticized Mayor Luigi Brugnaro of Venice, Italy, for banning 49 LGBT-themed children's books from the city's schools. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Romance bestseller Susan Mallery re-ups at Harlequin for seven figures; Farida Abba, who survived being kidnapped by ISIS, sells a memoir; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The company’s quarterly earnings call beats analysts’ expectations despite a fall in total revenue from the previous quarter and a net loss of $379mNews Corp, owner of the Wall Street Journal and the Times, reported a better-than-expected quarterly results as strong growth in its digital real... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Birmingham Libraries are reportedly asking the public to donate books published in the last 12 months because of budget cuts. On Facebook, BBC West Midlands (BBC WM) posted a picture of a leaflet that says: “Books required! Due to public saving cuts we are no longer purchasing any new books... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Birmingham City Council has confirmed it is making cuts to the number of books it will buy for libraries, after libraries in the area asked members of the public to donate titles. In a statement, city councillor Penny Holbrook told The Bookseller the council is stopping its book fund. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A posthumous novel by Che Guevara's grandson keeps selling, an Australian debut draws interest, and a British novel continues to rack up major deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lisa Scottoline re-ups at SMP for six new books, Italian bestseller Alessandro Baricco lands at Europa, Kate DiCamillo teams up with Harry Bliss at Candlewick, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hamilton lands new deal at Putnam and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette picks up a title about Lou Gehrig from a New York Times sports columnist, and Chronicle nabs a previously self-published book about decluttering. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Equinox’s president takes business advice to Harper, Two Dollar Radio signs its first graphic novel, the Pioneer Woman inks a multi-picture-book deal, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: a vampire story mixed with a detective story, plus the latest from Mary Kubica and Paula McLain. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Among the titles generating interest this week are a Greek short story collection about locals fleeing the debt-ridden nation, and a previously unpublished novel by the grandson of Ché Guevara. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Filings set stage for new ruling in GSU copyright case and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: the latest from Juan Gabriel Vasquez, and what it's like to be a speechwriter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WWII naval disaster story by Lynn Vincent and Sarah Vladic goes to Jonathan Karp at S&S; St. Martin’s Press signs a novel about three Vanderbilt women by Theresa Ann Fowler, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The mayor of Venice has banned books about same-sex families but I and my fellow authors don’t want our work in schools where censorship rulesThe community of children’s and young persons’ authors is a varied and nurturing collection of people, each distinguished by a unique identity. It would... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: one of the best novels of the year, and Ta-Nehisi Coates's unforgettable new book. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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