Biblioasis's 'Ducks' is an Unexpected Hit

'Ducks, Newburyport' by Lucy Ellmann, a 1,040 page novel narrated in a single, unending sentence, is a surprise bestseller. Biblioasis, the North American publisher, has gone back to print twice to meet demand. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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As 'Watchman' Hits Stands, Authors Reflect on 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

With Harper Lee's new novel 'Go Set a Watchman' on sale today, Publishers Weekly asked a collection of authors for their thoughts on her beloved debut, and Pulitzer Prize winner, 'To Kill a Mockingbird.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finally! Harper Lee's 'Go Set a Watchman' hits bookstores around the globe

Harper Lee's hotly anticipated book, "Go Set a Watchman" hit bookstores Tuesday. From Los Angeles to New York to London to Mumbai, fans of Lee's beloved first book, "To Kill a Mockingbird," were snapping up copies. And many then took to social media to show off their purchases. (Because it... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Herzenstage Virtual Romance Festival a Hit with YA Readers

Three German publishers hosted a virtual romance festival, #Herzenstage, across social media to connect with young adult readers and romance fans. The post Herzenstage Virtual Romance Festival a Hit with YA Readers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Unexpected Lightness of Milan Kundera’s New Novel

When its publisher announced in early 2015 that The Festival of Insignificance, Milan Kundera’s first novel in 13 years, would be a “summation of his life’s work,” fans were giddy with anticipation. With uncanny prescience, Kundera’s previous books all but predicted our Instagram era—what would... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2015-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gojimo hits £500k crowdfunding target

Exam preparation app Gojimo has reached its £500,000 crowdfunding target. The app offers 50,000 free curriculum specific quiz questions, and content from publishers such as Oxford University Press and McGraw-Hill Education is available through in-app purchases. Gojimo, which says it has... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: Playboy Memoir Hits #2

'Down the Rabbit Hole,' Holly Madison’s account of her time at the Playboy mansion as Hugh Hefner’s “#1 girlfriend,” came in at #2 on Apple’s bestseller list for the week ended June 22. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hawkins Hits Overseas

Paula Hawkins’s debut thriller, "The Girl on the Train," landed at #2 on the Netherlands combined list in May. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Richard Desmond: ‘I hate to admit this, but I’ve never actually hit anyone’

He’s not a thug, he doesn’t trust his celebrity friends, and he’s definitely not a pornographer. Over a cigar delivered on a silver platter, the self-appointed king of Express Newspapers lays into scruffy booksellers and sets the record straightRichard Desmond held a party at Claridge’s in... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Europe, VAT Changes Hit Self-Published Authors

Changes in VAT designed to force Amazon to pay higher tax rates is complicating direct sales for self-published authors, potentially strengthening Amazon. The post In Europe, VAT Changes Hit Self-Published Authors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Fifty Shades Hits #1, as Vintage Heads to Press for 1.25 Million Copies

In a matter of hours, pre-orders pushed 'Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian,' to the top of the Barnes & Noble and Amazon bestseller lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mic's Video Series on Facebook is a Hit

Fast-growing millennial publisher Mic has the luxury of starting from scratch with its six-month-old video strategy. That means betting heavily on Facebook.     On Tuesday, Mic released the eighth episode of its debut video series, &ldq ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Clinton Cash,' 'Selfish' Hit the List

'Clinton Cash' and 'Selfish' both landed in the top 15 adult nonfiction bestsellers, according to data released by Nielsen BookScan on Wednesday. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette UK sales hit by VAT change

Sales at Hachette UK fell 4% year-on-year for the first quarter of 2015, partially due to an “unfavourable” VAT effect on ebooks, parent company Lagardere has said. Hachette UK said it had “steady sales in print and digital” in the first quarter of the year, with its performance “broadly in... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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App glitch hits Deyes promo

A "Golden Ticket" competition launched by Blink and Alfie Deyes on Friday night (8th May) had to be cancelled on Sunday (10th) after a technical problem that informed hundreds of entrants that they had won. Deyes announced the competition on his YouTube channel on Friday evening. Viewers who... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Print drop hits S&S first quarter

A fall in physical book sales led to a decrease in revenue in the first quarter of 2015 for Simon & Schuster. Results released by the publisher’s parent company CBS Corporation were not broken down geographically, but gave publishing revenues for the first three months of this year at... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper360 Turns U.K. Cookbook Into U.S. Hit

In March 2015, British singer Sam Smith took to Instagram to tell his 3.6 million followers that one woman, Amelia Freer, had changed his life with her book, "Eat. Nourish. Glow.," which he credited with his recent weight loss. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gannett bosses' Lego Movie spoof hits bum note

Video of Newsquest owner’s Gracia Martore and her team lip-synching Everything is Awesome are unlikely to comfort journalists facing redundancySpirits among staff of Newsquest owner Gannett may not be high as it lines up another round of redundancies. But their mood will no doubt have been... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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O'Reilly hits the US top spot

Bill O’Reilly’s Legends and Lies (Henry Holt) becomes the sixth title to top the US book chart in 2015. It is the fifth full-length Non-fiction title focussing on the lives of historical figures written by the political commentator for publisher Henry Holt to have reached the summit since 2011.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Breakout Hit Outlander Is Finally Attracting Women to Starz

Game of Thrones isn't the only highly anticipated returning premium cable program based on a hugely popular book series with a rabid fan base. Starz has its own budding hit in Outlander, based on Diana Gabaldon's historical/fantasy/romance novels, which will launch the second half of its debut... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Can Data Help Maker Studios Guarantee a Hit for The Walking Dead's Robert Kirkman?

In a heated exchange before a judge, YouTuber Commander Holly (real name: Holly Conrad) faces off against actress Tina Huang. The issue at hand is one that has divided many a Trekkie: William Riker, yay or nay? Welcome to Nerd Court, where arguments that one might normally witness at a comic... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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