BookCon 2017: Dystopia Now: Margaret Atwood

This year’s much-buzzed 10-episode adaptation of "The Handmaid’s Tale," which was streamed on Hulu in collaboration with MGM Television, rocketed Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel back onto bestsellers charts. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nine Reasons Manga Publishers Can Smile in 2017

U.S. manga publishers see strong sales ahead thanks to more ways for readers to access their products, new subject matter, and original series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ALA 2017 Spotlight: The Next Chapter for Library E-books

The ALA Digital Content Working Group is ending, but the conversation about ebooks in libraries is not. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2017 Spotlight: The Carnegie Medals Turn Six

Now in their sixth year, the Carnegie Medals have become a coveted literary honor, and the award ceremonies at ALA have created some memorable moments, including powerful speeches by winners. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 19, 2017

This week: Don Winslow's latest novel, plus what happens between life and death. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ALA 2017 Spotlight: PW Talks to Incoming ALA President Jim Neal

Neal talks with PW about leading the association in a period of change, internally and politically. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, June 11, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended June 4, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: June 15, 2017

New bookstores for Missouri and New Jersey; Texas resort-town store wins top honor; Michigan and Ohio stores to reopen; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Author David Grossman and Translator Jessica Cohen Win the 2017 Man Booker International Prize

British-born translator Jessica Cohen and Israeli author David Grossman share the £50,000 Man Booker International purse for 'A Horse Walks Into a Bar.' The post Author David Grossman and Translator Jessica Cohen Win the 2017 Man Booker International Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Print Books Weak Spot for Wiley in Fiscal 2017

Declines in John Wiley’s publishing segment offset increases in its research and solutions categories in the fiscal year ended April 30. Sales of books fell 11% in the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: June 13, 2017

Stores to close in California and Singapore; expanded bookstores coming to Baltimore and Chicago; an Ohio bookstore reopens; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Liveblog: Marketing & Publicity Conference 2017

The Bookseller Marketing & Publicity Conference 2017 takes place on Tuesday 13th June. Follow along here. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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International Hot Book Properties, Week of June 12, 2017

A Swedish novel about an elderly woman generates a series of preempts; a German debut attracts the Americans and Brits, among others; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, June 4, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended June 4, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: June 12, 2017

Books by Nora Roberts, Chelsea Clinton, and Al Franken debut among the top 10 titles in the country. Plus a tweet from Bill Gates sends print unit sales of 2011’s ‘The Better Angels of Our Nature’ soaring, and David Sedaris opens up his diaries to the public. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Audiobook News Update, June 2017

Naxos hooks Derek Jacobi, David Timson, and Sean Barrett to head the new full-cast recording of 'The Compleat Angler, Kevin Hart comes to Audible, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of June 12, 2017

Berkley signs British bestseller Clare Mackintosh for two more, one of the creators of the Pussyhat Project goes to Grand Central, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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A class above: introducing the Rising Stars of 2017

The book business’ Rising Stars of 2017 are a class apart in more ways than one, with signs that the trade is opening its doors to new voices... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bookstore News: June 9, 2017

Books of Wonder expands; Providence to get a new indie; finalists for Australia's booksellers of the year announced; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ReedPOP Letter: Organizers Call BookExpo and BookCon ‘Powerful Platforms’

BookCon reaches its 20,000 person goal on Saturday and Sunday; BookExpo cites 7,425 attendees, "primarily booksellers, librarians, retailers, and media." The post ReedPOP Letter: Organizers Call BookExpo and BookCon ‘Powerful Platforms’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Reed Reaffirms Commitment to BookExpo, BookCon Combo

In an email to exhibitors, ReedPop's Brien McDonald said BookExpo and BookCon will continue to coexist, noting that "one will not grow at the expense of the other." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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