BEA 2016: Emily Fridlund: A Novel First

What began as a short story and an academic endeavor was easily transformed into the opening chapter of Emily Fridlund's first novel, "The History of Wolves," told from the point of view of a 14-year-old named Linda. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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YALLFest 2016 in Photos

Thousands of YA fans turned out for the sixth annual YALLFest, a two-day festival for YA books held in downtown Charleston, S.C. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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2016 National Book Awards for Young People Literature in Photos

On Wednesday evening, November 16, five finalists for the Young People's Literature prize headed to Cipriani Wall Street in lower Manhattan for the 67th National Book Awards. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The 2016 National Book Awards: Lewis, Kendi, Borutzky, Whitehead and Politics

In an evening of references to the US general election, the National Book Award ceremony brought to the fore writers of color, the Civil Rights movement, and joy as 'an act of resistance.' The post The 2016 National Book Awards: Lewis, Kendi, Borutzky, Whitehead and Politics appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Bookstore News: November 16, 2016

An iconic New York City store gets a new lease on bookselling and a closing store will return; a Pennsylvania bookstore gets geeky; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Adult Books Sales Fell in First Half of 2016

Sales of adult trade books dropped 2.8% in the first half of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, according to figures released by the Association of American Publishers. Sales in the children’s/young adult segment, meanwhile, rose 0.9% in the same period. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Behind the Cookbook Bestsellers: October 2016

Ina Garten’s 'Cooking for Jeffrey' trounced the cookbook competition in October. Other bestsellers included the latest from Anthony Bourdain and Alton Brown. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Cookbooks Preview: December 2016

The holidays haven't yet come and gone, but as a look at books hitting shelves in December shows, there's a slew of titles for those ready to get a jump-start on their New Year's resolutions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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'March,' Borzutzky, Kendi, and Whitehead Win 2016 National Book Awards

At the 67th National Book Awards, held at Cipriani New York in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday night, the junction where politics and publishing meet was in the spotlight from the start. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: November 14, 2016

A Massachusetts bookstore turns publisher; a Wyoming store bans wi-fi; a New Hampshire store celebrates its first quarter century; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of November 11, 2016

Adrienne Sharp sells her latest to Ecco, Tor Teen preempts a debut fantasy series, Monica McCarty gets six figures from Berkley, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: November 11, 2016

A California bookseller tries to buy the store where he works; Barnes & Noble to open on Fifth Avenue--in Youngstown; a bookstore pops-up in the Bronx; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Fall 2016 Regionals: All Our Coverage

This year's regional bookseller shows benefited from the continued growth of the indie bookstore channel, which brought in more new bookstore owners and younger frontline booksellers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Wordstock 2016: A Literary Day for the Whole Family

A little Northwest rain couldn't deter eager readers, young and old, from attending Wordstock, Portland, Ore.'s annual literary festival, which took place on Nov. 5, primarily in the Portland Art Museum and at several satellite venues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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10 best books of November 2016, according to Amazon

From new titles by acclaimed authors Michael Chabon and Zadie Smith to a memoir by performance artist Marina Abramovic, the list of titles named as the "best of November" by Amazon's editors has something for just about every reader. Check out the full list, with comments from Amazon senior... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Religion & Spirituality Update 2016: All Our Coverage

Seasonal religion and spirituality highlights include new books by scholars that explore racism, Scripture, and Islam; dozens of titles publishing around the 500th anniversary of the Reformation; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: November 8, 2016

Amazon's campus pick-up program comes to New York; a Spanish-language bookstore arrives in Phoenix; an Oklahoma indie preps for its opening; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Madeline Thien Wins 2016 Scotiabank Giller Prize

Thien has won the Canadian literary prize, which comes with a C$100,000 purse, for her novel 'Do Not Say We Have Nothing.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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J K Rowling and Beatrix Potter shortlisted for 2016 Waterstones Book of the Year

J K Rowling and Beatrix Potter are among the six authors shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2016, chosen by Waterstones booksellers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Authors on the 2016 Presidential Election

An election season that has proven particularly divisive sees authors weighing in on both sides of the aisle in spite of a primarily leftward lean. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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International Hot Book Properties, Week of November 7, 2016

An Italian gift book offering happiness advice from a cat draws European interest along with a French novel that just picked up a prestigious literary award. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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