Book Deals: Week of September 21, 2020

Custom House goes big on a debut, Nicole Maines sells a memoir to Dial, Crown pays seven figures for a new one from Deepak Chopra, and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Two more books from 'Unmumsy Mum' Sarah Turner

Transworld Publishers has signed a deal for two more books by Unmumsy Mum author and blogger Sarah Turner.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Publishing Plans $100 Million U.S. Book Division

Bonnier Publishing, the English-language book publishing division of Sweden’s Bonnier Group, has formed Bonnier Publishing USA. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marcus Books Returns to San Francisco

The country’s oldest African-American bookstore, 56-year-old Marcus Books, will have a location in San Francisco once more. The bookstore was evicted from its historic landmark building on Fillmore Street two years ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Drops E-book Royalty Suit Against S&S; Is Wiley Next?

S&S was incorrectly named in the original suit, but lawyers told PW that they are planning on filing suit against the book's current publisher, Wiley. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anzac Heroes named Margaret Mahy Book of the Year in Wellington

A book in honour of the sacrifice of Anzac soldiers has been named Margaret Mahy Book of the Year. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Isla Fisher interviewed by child about her first kids' book

Actress Isla Fisher talks to six-year-old Ottilie about writing her first children's book, dressing chickens and her favourite roles. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gaiman, Pullman support Cover Kids Books campaign

Neil Gaiman, Philip Pullman, Chris Riddell and Malorie Blackman are amongst more than 500 people who have signed an open letter calling for more children’s book coverage in newspapers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harriet Walter on gender and Shakespeare for Nick Hern Books

Theatre publisher Nick Hern Books is to publish a new book by actress Harriet Walter, which shares insights and advice gleaned from her experience of performing some of Shakespeare's most famous roles - both male and female. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YouTubers Dan and Phil pen new book for Ebury

Ebury Press is publishing a new book from YouTube "superstars" Dan Howell and Phil Lester, authors of bestselling debut The Amazing Book is Not on Fire. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Woman detained after reading Syria art book on flight

Publisher Saqi Books has said it is saddened after a British Muslim NHS worker was detained after reading one of their titles on Syrian culture onboard a flight. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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7 Digital Marketing Stats That Grabbed Our Attention This Week

Check out these seven digital marketing stats that caught our eye during the last few days. 1. Brands on bots After offering chatbots for only a few months, Kik said on Thursday that its app has already facilitated nearly 2 billion messages with brands, entertainment companies and publishers... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bridget Jones’s Baby book coming in October

Helen Fielding is set to publish a new book in the Bridget Jones franchise in time for Christmas entitled Bridget Jones’s Baby: The Diaries. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weekly E-Ranking: women on top

The 2016 Summer of Jojo Moyes continues apace in the E-book Ranking, with her ninth consecutive number one. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Freemasons award £40k grant to create 'touch and see' book clubs

The Masonic Charitable Foundation, a charity funded by the Freemasons, has awarded £40,000 to help organise tactile and audio-based "Touch to See" book clubs for older blind and partially-sighted people across the UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judy Murray book to Chatto & Windus

Vintage imprint Chatto & Windus is publishing Judy Murray's memoir in summer 2017, offering a "fascinating insight into how champions are made". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin leads British Book Design Award nominations

The 2016 British Book Design and Production Awards finalists have been revealed, with publisher Penguin leading the nominations with six titles on the shortlist, followed closely by Pan Macmillan (five), with strong showings from The Folio Society (four titles), Frances Lincoln and Little Tiger... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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GBBO colouring book coming this autumn

Hodder & Stoughton is publishing two Great British Bake Off tie-in titles this autumn: Great British Bake Off: Perfect Cakes & Bakes to Make at Home, the official companion cookbook; and The Great British Bake Off Colouring Book. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Audio Book Club Meets the Cursed Child

To listen to the Audio Book Club discussion of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, click the arrow on the player below. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2016-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indies strong on Royal Society Science Book Prize shortlist

The Royal Society has revealed its six-strong shortlist for the Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize 2016, five of which are published by independent presses. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 best books of August 2016, according to Amazon's editors

As you enjoy the last of the summer sun, you need a great book to bring out to the lawn chair or for the weekend trip. Need some inspiration? These are the titles Amazon editors say are the best to be released this month. Here's the full list with thoughts from Amazon senior editor Chris Schluep. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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