BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2017: Go Behind the Mic with Recorded Books

On Thursday, June 1, from 9–10:30 a.m., stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) for coffee with some popular audiobook narrators, courtesy of Recorded Books. 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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Samsung Galaxy Book review: An excellent 2-in-1 for a good price

Samsung’s Galaxy Book is a 2-in-1 tablet with a detachable keyboard that gets pretty much everything you care about right. Its price, performance, and battery life are all among the best we’ve tested.While it lacks the razzle-dazzle of flagships like the new Surface Pro, it's still the sort of... Continue reading at PC World

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Edinburgh Book Festival unveils Brave New Words line-up

The Edinburgh International Book Festival today (13th June) launched its 2017 programme, boasting a line-up including Ian Rankin, Zadie Smith and Roxane Gay. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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In New Book, Priest Urges Church to Welcome LGBTQ Catholics

Deeply disturbed by the 2016 shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Father James Martin is using his new book, 'Building a Bridge,' to make the case that the Catholic Church needs to finally open its doors to members of the LGBTQ community. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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German Book Trade’s Peace Prize Goes to Canada’s Margaret Atwood

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Screenwriter Mark Illis' first children's book to Quercus

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Manchester vigil book raises £40k for charities

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Liveblog: Marketing & Publicity Conference 2017

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Six books that help you find yourself

Find inspiration in the shortlist for this year's Man Booker International Prize. Continue reading at BBC News

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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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Borsenverein figures break down Germany's book sales for 2016

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The Book People acquires gift company Qwerkity

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Michael Morpurgo wins Children's Book Award for fourth time

An Eagle in the Snow follows in the footsteps of Shadow, Kensuke's Kingdom and Private Peaceful. Continue reading at BBC News

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Morpurgo scoops Children’s Book Award for fourth time

Michael Morpurgo has won the overall Children’s Book Award for a record-breaking fourth time. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Pushkin House Russian book prize goes to Blakesley

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Licensing Expo Shows Deep Bond Between Books and Tie-Ins

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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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Open Book: That Was the Week That Was

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