BookExpo 2018: Booksellers Share Their Hot Picks

Rounding up this year's big books of BookExpo, according to booksellers on the show floor, range from the former first lady's upcoming memoir to a work of autofiction written by a convicted bank robber. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: 'PW' Editors' Picks, Young Adult

The last PW Editors’ Picks panel, which closed out the U.S. Book Show on May 27, featured eight editors spotlighting big YA titles coming out this fall, and was moderated by 'PW' reviewer Sanina Clark. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: 'PW' Editors' Picks, Middle Grade

Anticipated fall middle grade was the focus of this Editors' Picks panel, starring eight editors and moderated by PW reviewer Gnesis Villar. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: Watch All Our 'PW' Editors' Picks Panels

Did you miss the Editors' Picks panels at the U.S. Book Show? Don't worry. You can check them all out here. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: PW Editors' Picks, Current Affairs

Books on current affairs were in the spotlight when 'PW' reviews editor David Adams sat down with the editors of eight important fall titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: PW Editors' Picks, Literary Fiction

Sally Rooney, Lauren Groff, and Atticus Lish were among the authors whose upcoming works of literary fiction were highlighted during this Editors' Picks panel hosted by 'PW' reviews editor David Varno. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: Booksellers on Navigating a Post-Pandemic World

A panel of indie booksellers discussed survival in a post-pandemic world, including the impact upon them of Amazon's predatory practices, and called upon publishers to recognize the e-tail giant's effects on independent bookselling as an industry-wide problem. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: PW Editors' Picks, Comics & Graphic Novels

The first Editors' Picks panel at the U.S. Book Show was held the afternoon of May 25, with 'PW' comics reviews editor Meg Lemke hosting eight book editors to discuss upcoming titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: Indie Bookselling in the Digital Age

A panel of executives from Bookshop.org, Libro.fm, and IndieCommerce discussed ways in which booksellers could use their platforms to take full advantage of the shifts in consumer behavior since the pandemic began. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Welsh indie bookshops share their lockdown highlights

In a difficult year for independent bookshops across Wales, Caroline Carpenter talks to three — Cant a mil, Penrallt Books and Awen Menai — who have risen to the challenge.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-22 12:32:03 UTC ]
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Booksellers to CDC: In My Store, You Mask Up

Unclear. Unhelpful. Irrelevant. That's what booksellers are calling the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's new guidelines on mask-wearing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Republic of Consciousness prize shares £20,000 pot among longlist

Shola von Reinhold wins the award for small publishing houses with their novel LOTE, but financial reward split among 10 publishersThe Scottish author Shola von Reinhold has won the Republic of Consciousness prize for small presses for their “dazzling” queer debut novel LOTE. But the £20,000... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-05-19 12:17:35 UTC ]
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Publisher stands by 'Flamin' Hot' book after Frito-Lay calls origin story 'urban legend'

'We are proud to stand with our author,' said the head of Portfolio Books, promising that the memoir 'Flamin' Hot' will still be released June 15. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-05-19 00:04:48 UTC ]
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Booksellers Unionize at Los Angeles's Skylight Books

Booksellers at the Los Angeles independent bookstores Skylight Books announced Tuesday that they have unionized. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: PW Editors’ Picks Panels

From current affairs to comics and mysteries to middle grade, here are the big fall titles our reviews editors will be discussing with their editors at the inaugural U.S. Book Show from May 25 to 27. Mark your calendars! Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookselling Spotlight: Prairie Lights

For decades Prairie Lights has been the hub of Iowa’s vibrant literary scene, hosting the author reading series Live from Prairie Lights for the past 20 years. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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At this reading festival, kids pick the winners and authors are rock stars

The Forest of Reading book festival in Ontario, where kids pick the winning authors, is more important than ever during the pandemic. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2021-05-13 18:23:27 UTC ]
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Book Club Picks for May 2021

Roxane Gay picks Kaitlyn Greenidge's latest, Jenna Bush enters the 'Great Circle,' Barnes & Noble vibes with Chris Bohjalian, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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BA launches action group to improve diversity in bookselling

The Booksellers Association is launching an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Action Group, as part of its work to improve diversity within bookselling and the wider trade. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-10 15:18:27 UTC ]
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Chandler made Bookseller news editor, Bayley joins team

Mark Chandler, previously senior reporter on The Bookseller, has been promoted to the position of news editor, effective from today (Friday 7th May).  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-07 22:17:08 UTC ]
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Ex-Hatchards manager Bailey's family share funeral details

The family of former Hatchards manager Geoffrey Bailey have shared the details of his funeral, inviting people to attend the online ceremony.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-07 12:26:55 UTC ]
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