BookExpo 2017: Bawdy Jokes, Good Advice at Adult Author Breakfast

Comedian Whitney Cummings hosted novelists Stephen King and his son Owen, Claire Messud, Jesmyn Ward, astronaut Scott Kelly, and former White House photographer Pete Souza at the BookExpo Adult Author's Breakfast. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Bookstore News: January 6, 2017

Amazon ups its sales tax collection to 36 states and the District of Columbia; new owners for store in Rhode Island and Wisconsin; a long-time Maine bookstore to close; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: January 9, 2017

‘The Princess Diarist’ by Carrie Fisher is the #6 book in the country. Plus new books aim to help readers’ self-improvement goals, backlist titles storm our top 10 overall list, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Leading by Example: New Parenting Books for 2017

This season, Christian publishers offer parenting titles that combine biblical lessons with first-hand advice. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, January 9, 2017

This week: Dumas's sequel to "The Three Musketeers," plus Ayelet Waldman on microdosing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of January 9, 2017

Andrews McMeel picks up a collaborative poetry book, Kensington signs a domestic thriller by Joseph Souza, Berkley nabs two books by a debut novelist, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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What 2017 holds for book lovers

Dan Brown is back. Tolkien is back. Tony Abbott is back. Harry Potter is back (well, recycled in four new editions).  Continue reading at Stuff

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, January 1, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended January 1, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The adult coloring book fad may be over

Barnes & Noble Inc. posted its first decline in holiday sales in three years, hurt by a downturn in the coloring-book category, bringing another sign that the Christmas season wasn't kind to retailers. Same-store sales sank 9.1 percent for the nine-week holiday period, the New York-based... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

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Authors concerned over 'triple whammy' tax blow

Recent changes to tax rules pose a “triple whammy” blow to writers, the Society of Authors (SoA) has warned. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Publishing in 2017: Has the Startup Scene Cooled Off?

Shelfie's executives in Canada talk about the startup scene in book publishing—and conclude it's not as hot as it used to be. What are the lessons learned? The post Publishing in 2017: Has the Startup Scene Cooled Off? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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New British books prize for BAME authors unveils inaugural longlist

The Jhalak prize lines up 12 titles – taking in fiction, history, politics and YA fantasy – showcasing ‘the strength, range and promise’ of UK writers of colour A debut novel about inherited identity, a dystopian fantasy from a former children’s laureate, a study of Indian healthcare and radical... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Cover design round-up: January 2017

The Bookseller's creative editor Danny Arter picks out some of the best in book-cover design to hit bookshop shelves this month. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bookstore News: January 4, 2017

An iconic Tennessee bookstore prepares to close its doors; a New York and an Indiana bookstore mark major milestones; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Cookbooks Preview: February 2017

Ease your way into 2017 with a reissue of a long lost soul food cookbook, and a starred collection of weeknight pasta recipes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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AllRomance.com's sudden closure hits authors hard

Romance ebook distributor is proposing to slash writers’ royalties after falling victim to downturn in digital reading marketOne of the biggest genre ebook distributors in the US has closed suddenly, leaving thousands of authors in the UK and US out of pocket. AllRomance.com and its sister... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Bookstore News: January 3, 2017

A new bookstore opens in North Carolina; a Connecticut bookstore adds podcasts; one of the country’s smallest bookstores goes on the market; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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What’s Ahead for Bookselling in 2017

Despite the contentious presidential election, sales at indie bookstores are expected to be up slightly last year, edging out what had been for many a record year in 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: January 2, 2017

We look at the books that ruled the last week of the holiday shopping season, including Bruce Springsteen’s memoir, a novel that expands the ‘Star Wars: Rogue One’ universe, and a raft of coloring books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Select Book Conferences, Festivals, and Fairs in 2017

Some are in the distant future, others are mere days away. One thing is certain, however: 2017 is jam-packed with literary events. This year, by request, we’ve rounded up a number of consumer shows to include on our list in addition to trade-focused shows. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Registration for BookExpo Opens

Just before many publishers broke for the holidays, ReedPop announced that registration has opened for BookExpo 2017, taking place May 31–June 2 at the Javits Center in New York City. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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