Her work for the 1965 paperback editions of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” achieved mass-cult status. But she hadn’t read the books when she got the job. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'
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Ken Norwick, whose clients included a number of prominent authors as well as the Association of American Literary Agents, died on October 30. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Jen Psaki sells two to Scribner, Viking buys a “reckoning with the Korean War” by Grace M. Cho, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This week augurs a veritable cornucopia of pop culture tomes. Marvel movies! Standup comedy! Board games! American Girl dolls! The Chicago Bulls! 2000s indie rock! These six books run the gamut. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Are you the kind of fantasy fan that can correctly identify a fantasy book with only the most vague description? Find out with this quiz! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-11-02 10:35:00 UTC ]
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“I read them the way that people surf the internet today, maybe,” says the Wilco frontman, whose new memoir is “World Within a Song.” “So I know everything.” Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2023-11-02 09:00:33 UTC ]
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Almost eight decades after the end of World War II, that conflict continues to define political discourse throughout the Western world. Still, for American, British, French, and Canadian readers, the war overwhelmingly means the European theater, with the Asia-Pacific campaigns against Imperial... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2023-11-02 08:40:02 UTC ]
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Led by blockbuster first week sales for 'The Woman in Me' by Britney Spears and a strong showing in the young adult category, unit sales of print books rose 1.4% last week over the week ended October 29, 2022, at outlets that report to Circana BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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His tiny California newspaper won a Pulitzer Prize for its exposé of Synanon, a renowned drug rehabilitation program that had turned into a violent operation. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2023-11-01 21:32:07 UTC ]
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In its 42nd iteration, the Arab world's leading book fair opens to what is expected to be an 11-day turnout of more than 2 million visitors. The post Sharjah Opens Its Book Fair’s 42nd Edition appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-01 16:50:48 UTC ]
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Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, November 5 Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-11-01 10:00:58 UTC ]
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In a 62-page filing, state attorneys say a district court judge made "substantive errors" in ordering HB 900 blocked, and urged the Fifth Circuit to overturn the order and dismiss the case. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Today in London, the British Academy announced the winner of the 11th British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding: Courting India: England, Mughal India and the Origins of Empire by Nandini Das. “Nandini Das has written the true origin story of Britain and India,” said Professor... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2023-10-31 19:20:23 UTC ]
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Bethanne Patrick's November highlights include new fiction from Michael Cunningham, a wild alt-history from Ed Park and nonfiction on COVID, mental illness and AI. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-10-31 13:00:40 UTC ]
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By Dr Oliver Tearle (Loughborough University) The American author Michael Crichton (1942-2008) was a pioneer of what became known as the ‘techno-thriller’. He wrote novels informed by the latest up-to-date science on a range of issues, but what sets him apart is his willingness to adopt a... Continue reading at Interesting Literature
[ Interesting Literature | 2023-10-30 15:00:38 UTC ]
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The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-10-30 14:38:41 UTC ]
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London Book Fair names the four author and illustrator talents chosen to be highlighted in in March at the UK's leading trade show. The post UK: London Book Fair Names Its 2024 ‘Authors of the Day’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-10-30 14:04:10 UTC ]
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Darrin Bell didn’t set out to write his much anticipated graphic memoir, The Talk. He’d initially sold another project delving into the lives of three generations of men in his family, all descendants of an enslaved man named Addison Bell, in a two book deal to Henry Holt and Co. But as he was... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2023-10-30 11:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. prisons have banned tens of thousands of books and remain the largest purveyors of censorship. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-10-30 10:40:00 UTC ]
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November is almost upon us, and, as the weather cools, you might find yourself wanting to reach for a new book to curl up with, perhaps even one you found yourself eying on the shelves earlier. If so, you’re in luck: you’ll find twenty-five books reprinted in paperback below, including novels... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2023-10-30 09:00:37 UTC ]
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Miller, who, with his late wife, Anita Miller, founded Academy Chicago Publishers in 1975, died in Chicago on October 19. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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