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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Self-censorship hits Hong Kong book fair in wake of national security law

Far fewer politically sensitive titles are on display in the first such event since Beijing imposed sweeping new regulations Booksellers at Hong Kong’s annual book fair are offering a reduced selection of books deemed politically sensitive, as they try to avoid violating a sweeping national... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-07-15 10:57:25 UTC ]
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Saqi Books in London Hit by Monday’s Flash Flooding

An emergency fund has been opened to get quick aid to West London's Saqi Books, a publisher and bookstore reporting severe flood damage. The post Saqi Books in London Hit by Monday’s Flash Flooding appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-07-13 19:52:32 UTC ]
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Polly Powell unexpectedly quits Quarto

Polly Powell has unexpectedly quit Quarto. Powell joined the illustrated publishing group in late 2019 after a period of turbulence at the publicly-quoted group; initially joining in an advisory role, she became group chief executive in September 2020 presiding over a period of continuing... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-07-01 20:28:15 UTC ]
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Carrying Unexpected Grief

Conversations about pregnancy and child loss are shifting, allowing for more transparency around the emotional, physical, and mental suffering that follows miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In Joshua Henkin’s ‘Morningside Heights,’ a married couple copes with an unexpected illness

As with his previous novels, Henkin pays compassionate attention to modern human predicaments. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-06-22 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Galbraith series hits audiobook milestone ahead of paperback launch

J K Rowling's Cormoran Strike series, written under the name Robert Galbraith, have hit an audiobook milestone for Little, Brown ahead of the fifth novel's paperback release. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-21 11:49:14 UTC ]
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‘Le Divorce’ was a ’90s sensation. Diane Johnson is back again with another hit.

‘Lorna Mott Comes Home’ is signature Johnson: a delightful, jet-setting comedy of manners. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-06-21 06:00:00 UTC ]
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A Will Smith memoir will hit bookshelves in November

Will Smith will publish "Will," a memoir co-written by Mark Manson, in November through Penguin Press. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-06-21 00:57:25 UTC ]
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Al Qasimi makes history at International Publishers Association as body hits 125

Bodour al Qasimi, the IPA’s new president, discusses the development of the organisation as it celebrates a century and a quarter Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-18 22:49:52 UTC ]
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Meghan Markle Sends A Message To Supporters After 'The Bench' Hits #1

Both the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry are on parental leave following the birth of their daughter, Lili. Continue reading at The Huffington Post

[ The Huffington Post | 2021-06-17 19:15:25 UTC ]
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Kate Fagan quit her job to care for her dying father. The experience brought unexpected rewards.

Fagan’s new book ‘All the Colors Came Out’ is an unvarnished, loving account of her father’s decline from Lou Gehrig’s disease. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-06-04 12:00:00 UTC ]
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In Blood and Ash, Blue Box Press Finds a Big Hit

The fledgling full-length fiction imprint of M.J. Rose and friends' Evil Eye Concepts is spreading its wings, with social media word-of-mouth driving remarkably strong sales for a new fantasy series by Jennifer L. Armenstrout. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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More support needed as Covid-19 hits author earnings, say MPs

More targeted support is needed for the country’s “fragile creative and cultural sectors” beyond emergency funding, according to a new report into the impact of coronavirus on the UK’s authors and writers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-11 05:20:25 UTC ]
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Rankin's A Song for the Dark Times hits the high note in top spot

Ian Rankin's A Song for the Dark Times (Orion) has clearly struck a chord with the book-buying public, reaching a crescendo in its first full week on sale and hitting the UK Official Top 50 number one spot. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Biblioasis Launches Bookseller Series

The Ontario-based publisher and independent bookstore has soft-launched a series of chapbooks by booksellers, for booksellers, aimed at sparking discussion and debate about important issues in the trade. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK publishing income up 2% in Covid-hit 2020 despite print decline

Total publishing income hit record levels in 2020, rising 2% to £6.4bn, buoyed by a digital surge that helped offset a 6% decline in print sales, a report by the Publishers Association shows. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-26 10:50:38 UTC ]
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Want a best-selling book or hit movie? You need this 1 key ingredient, says research

Blockbuster projects share one common trait. Do you dream of opening that blockbuster restaurant, writing a New York Times best-selling book, or releasing a chart-topping album? A new study out of Northwestern University suggests a pivotal ingredient.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company

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PRH Worldwide Revenue Hit $4.4 Billion in 2020

Driven by strong sales in the U.S. in 2020, revenue at Penguin Random House increased 4.6% over 2019, while profits jumped 23%. The U.S. accounted for 58% of worldwide sales, up from 56% in 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Podium Audio Hit New Milestones in 2020

The surge in digital audiobook sales has helped numerous publishers grow in the last few years, and perhaps none have benefitted more than Podium Audio. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
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