Book Review: ‘We Could Have Been Friends, My Father and I,’ by Raja Shehadeh

Raja Shehadeh’s highly personal memoir probes a relationship that might have been. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

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OverDrive Distributing HC E-books in the U.K.

OverDrive has announced that it is making available HarperCollins' 5,000 ebooks to schools and libraries in U.K. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Slovenians Cheer Passage of Fixed Book Price Law

Years of effort on behalf of publishers has resulted in a new fixed book price law in Slovenia, which should help stabilize the tiny nation's book business. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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U.K. Indie Saqi Books Seeking Investor

London-based independent publisher Saqi Books is examining its strategy as it seeks an investor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix and Google Books Are Blurring the Line Between Past and Present

We are now living in a history glut; the Internet has muddled the line between past and present. As our past gets closer and closer to the present and the line separating our now from our then dissolves, we're approaching an odd sort of asymptote.     Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2014-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Unveils Web Site for Biz Book Coverage

250 Words is a "publisher-agnostic" site featuring essays, reviews, and interviews. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Further Review: Budweiser's 'Puppy Love' Grabs the Pre-Super Bowl Crown

Yesterday we called the pre-Super Bowl for Doritos, but a lot can happen overnight when you put a Clydesdale and a bunch of Labrador puppies in the same ad. Therefore, upon further review, we're reversing the call: Budweiser's "Puppy Love" is champion the pre-Super Bowl champion, really crushing... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2014-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Librarians and Friends Gather In Philly

Despite temperatures in the low teens, a messy Saturday afternoon blizzard, and numerous reports of weather-related travel snarls, 12,207 people attended the 2014 American Library Association Midwinter Meeting. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orchard Books plans schools giveaway

Orchard Books is teaming up with marketing agency Mostra to distribute copies of The World of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Main Street Books' New Owner Speaks to PW

Emily Hall, 25, whose family purchased Main Street Books in St. Charles, Mo., earlier this week, says that she will continue in retiring owner Vicki Erwin's footsteps. Hall will officially become a full-time bookseller on Feb. 15. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anomaly Productions Releases 'Shifter' Book App

Anomaly Productions, an indie comics publisher specializing in digitally enhanced graphic novels, has released an app version of "Shifter," a sci-fi graphic novel with augmented reality technology. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookslut Vows to Right the Wrongs of Book Awards Past

Bookslut is launching the Daphnes, a new award to celebrate the best books of years past and rightfully honor overlooked contenders for prizes, starting with 1963. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ka-Pow! Marvel Opens Massive Comic Book Images Archive And API To Fans, Developers

The home of Captain America, Spider-Man, and many other beloved comic book heroes is setting them loose on the world. Hulk fans: happy.What's the sound of 8,000 beloved comic book characters storming the globe? We're about to find out.Read Full Story     Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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School Specialized in Comic Books to Open in Paris

Coinciding with the Angoulême International Comics Festival tomorrow, French comics guru Guy Delcourt has announced the opening of a new comic book academy in Paris. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nathan Filer wins Costa book prize

Debut novelist Nathan Filer wins the Costa Book of the Year with The Shock of the Fall, his debut novel about loss, guilt and mental illness. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2014-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 New Books You Need to Read This Year

From biographies to technical studies and step-by-step guides, here are 10 books that you should look for in the next few months.Of course, we think you can learn a lot online. But, if you're looking to take a deeper dive, there is often no substitute for the kind of thoughtful analysis you can... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ReDigi Gets Patent to Manage and Sell Used E-books

The first online digital marketplace gets the nod for its invention of a system for "copyless" digital transactions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Missouri's Main Street Books Gets New Owner

Main Street Books in St. Charles, Mo. will officially change ownership on Feb. 14. Current owner, Vicki Erwin has signed a contract with an area resident, a 25-year-old woman who works in the financial industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Britain's Great War; Food & Drink – TV review

Jeremy Paxman offers a view of the first world war that has its insights but avoids important questions that need answeringThe battle to carve up the 100th anniversary of the first world war began early this month with education secretary Michael Gove accusing historians and Blackadder – he... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Midwinter 2014: Abrams Gets in the E-book Game

Digital versions will be available simultaneously with the release of print editions. Libraries can license the titles for a one-year period. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Epic! Debuts Kids’ Subscription E-book Venture

Founded by a group of gaming developers looking to provide quality book content for kids, Epic! is a newly launched subscription ebook service offering access to a curated selection of children's ebooks for $9.99 a month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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