BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2017: Laughing at Death with Malachy McCourt

On Thursday, June 1, from 4:30–6 p.m., stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) to meet Malachy McCourt, whose new book, 'Death Need Not Be Fatal' was published this month by Center Street. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Sepetys, Smith Win 2017 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals

The 2017 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals have been awarded to a U.S. author and illustrator for the first time. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Man arrested in death of teen who disappeared after leaving Virginia mosque

Police in Virginia arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with the death of a teenage girl who was reported missing after she and her friends left a mosque early Sunday. Darwin Martinez Torres is suspected of murder, Fairfax County police said. Officials found what they believe is the... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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ALA 2017 Spotlight: Four Questions with Skip Prichard

The longtime publishing innovator talks about libraries, publishing in the digital age, and his forthcoming book with Center Street, 'The Book of Mistakes'. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Protests erupt after Minnesota police officer is acquitted in shooting death of Philando Castile

A jury on Friday found 29-year-old Minnesota police Officer Jeronimo Yanez not guilty in the fatal shooting of black motorist Philando Castile during a traffic stop near St. Paul, an incident partially broadcast on Facebook Live. Yanez was charged with second-degree manslaughter and faced up to... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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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

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ALA 2017 Spotlight: Hillary Clinton, Ron Chernow Among Author Highlights

Authors and books are the lifeblood of ALA annual conferences, and this year's event features a typically robust program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Thank You, Librarians!

This year may have been a smaller BookExpo, but not for the Librarians' Lounge. This year was our biggest year ever. Attendance in in the lounge was up a hefty 40% over the previous year, with more than 1000 unique visitors stopping by over the course of the show. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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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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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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Book Deals: Week of June 19, 2017

Marisha Pessl sells her YA debut, Raybourn re-ups at Berkley for six figures, a medical mystery memoir from the Daring Book for Girls author goes to Pegasus, and more in this week's notable book deals. 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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This Week's Bestsellers: June 19, 2017

Actor and comedian Kevin Hart has the #3 book in the country with the memoir ‘I Can’t Make This Up.’ Plus Arundhati Roy’s sophomore novel arrives two decades after ‘The God of Small Things,’ and ‘Black Hawk Down’ author Mark Bowden turns his attention to the Vietnam War. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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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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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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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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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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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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