BookExpo 2018: Sean Spicer: Road to Renown

What was it like for Sean Spicer to be President Donald Trump’s press secretary? Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judy Blume to Headline BookExpo’s 2020 Children’s Book & Author Breakfast

ReedPop announced the author lineup for BookExpo’s 2020 Children’s Book & Author Breakfast, which will be held on Friday, May 29, at the Javits Center in New York City, and hosted and moderated by renowned children's author Judy Blume. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Two Roads pre-empts 'fascinating' Charles novel after 12-publisher battle in US

Two Roads has pre-empted a “fascinating” novel by Janet Skeslien Charles that was the subject of a 12-way auction in the US and 17 other foreign rights deals. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-13 00:50:28 UTC ]
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Two Roads acquire book to showcase Jeremy Hardy's comic genius

Two Roads has acquired a book of the "words, wit, wisdom, one-liners and rants" of comedian Jeremy Hardy, who died earlier this year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-28 19:44:00 UTC ]
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Lessons: The Less-Traveled Road to Getting a Book Published

Networking happens outside of Brooklyn, and New York isn't the only game in town: a list of lessons about publishing a book and making it worthwhile. The post Lessons: The Less-Traveled Road to Getting a Book Published appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2019-11-21 11:00:05 UTC ]
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2018 VIDA Count Finds Mild Improvement in Lit Mag Gender Parity

According to the annual VIDA Count, which analyzes gender parity at literary magazines, industry-wide improvement continues, even as the literary landscape continues to skew male in terms of publications. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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A decorated Marine, badly injured in Afghanistan, shares his hard road to recovery

In his memoir, says Medal of Honor winner Kyle Carpenter, he wants to offer hope. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-10-31 21:42:22 UTC ]
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Publishers Are Missing the Point: Private Browsing Isn’t a Roadblock, It’s a Road Map

The publishing industry was up in arms over the summer when Google officially closed the loophole in its Chrome browser that allows website owners to detect whether a visitor has enabled Incognito mode to view their site. The complaint? It effectively undermined publishers’ efforts to prevent... Continue reading at Publishing Executive

[ Publishing Executive | 2019-10-31 16:47:22 UTC ]
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HBG Green Efforts Had Gains, Setback in 2018

The company's carbon footprint rose last year over 2017, but all its books are now produced using certified paper. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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To Sell More Books, S&S Hits the Road

The S&S Selects PrePub Tour sends authors of books due out next season from Simon & Schuster’s five adult imprints across the country to schmooze with literary tastemakers around the country. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Two Roads lights up Glasgow for Billy Connolly campaign

Two Roads has lit up Glasgow with images of Billy Connolly to mark the launch of Tall Tales and Wee Stories. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-17 02:57:12 UTC ]
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Number of Self-Published Titles Jumped 40% in 2018

The number of books self-published in the U.S.in 2018 jumped 40% over 2017, according to Bowker’s annual survey of the self-publishing market. More than 1.6 million books were self-published last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Tokarczuk, Handke Win 2018, 2019 Nobel Prizes

Polish author Olga Tokarczuk has won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature, and Austrian author Peter Handke has won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Literature. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Nearly half of all book reviews in Australia in 2018 were of works by female authors

Stella Count researchers say gender parity reached by most publicationsResearchers have praised most Australian publications for reaching gender parity in their book review sections last year.Of published book reviews in Australia in 2018 49% were for books written by women, according to... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-09-18 18:00:08 UTC ]
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Open Road Revenue Up 36% in First Half of 2019

Open Road said revenue in the first six months of 2019 rose 36% over the comparable period in 2018, while earnings jumped 72%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo Announces a Shorter Trade Show for 2020 in New York City

In a letter, Reed's BookExpo event director Jennifer Martin announces a shortened trade show for 2020 despite what she says were successful bookseller programs in 2019. The post BookExpo Announces a Shorter Trade Show for 2020 in New York City appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-09-09 14:45:22 UTC ]
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Canongate hails 'rewarding year' in 2018 as turnover increases

Canongate and Severn House have announced consolidated turnover increased 24% to £11.9m in 2018 from £9.6m in 2017, with pre-tax profits of £966,272. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-09 05:38:45 UTC ]
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Amid Changes, BookExpo Limits Exhibit Hours to Two Days

As it works to create a more customer-friendly show, Reed Exhibitions said the BookExpo show floor will be open for two days in 2020, preceded by a day of programming. Other changes are under consideration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Toyota Supra gets a sexy pin-up poster in Road & Track

Welcome to the latest edition of Ad Age Publisher’s Brief, our roundup of news from the world of content producers across digital and print. Joining us late? Here’s the previous edition. Driving force The September issue of Hearst Magazines’ Road & Track includes a cool little bonus for... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-08-14 18:25:45 UTC ]
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The Audio File: Five Great Audiobooks For That Summer Road Trip

Nearly 100 million Americans will be hopping in the car for a road trip this year, according to AAA, with most of us embarking in the summer. A recent survey commissioned by the Audio Publishers Association reveals that 74 percent of audiobook readers prefer to read them in cars. Given those... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-08-02 08:50:47 UTC ]
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