Books to Film: Scholastic and Imagine Announce Deal To Film Meika Hashimoto’s ‘The Trail’

'I knew I wanted to see it as a film,' says Imagine Kids+Family chief Stephanie Sperber about Meika Hashimoto's 'The Trail' from Scholastic. The post Books to Film: Scholastic and Imagine Announce Deal To Film Meika Hashimoto’s ‘The Trail’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Liz Fenwick moves to HQ in six-figure deal

Orion author Liz Fenwick is moving to HQ, HarperCollins, in a six-figure, three-book deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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International Hot Book Properties, Week of November 6, 2017

This week publishers are buzzing about a book on cat communication and a title on the Finnish phenomenon known as "pantsdrunk," which celebrates drinking alone in your undergarments. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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New CFO for Scholastic

Following the termination of its long-time chief financial officer Maureen O'Connell, Scholastic promoted Ken Cleary to the position last week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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HC signs Alex Gregory's 'Dadventures' book for fathers

HarperCollins is to publish Dadventures, a "truly practical book" aimed at busy dads who want to spend quality time with their kids, by Olympian Alex Gregory. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Vintage to Release ‘Collusion,’ A New Book on Trump-Russia Controversy

Vintage will publish 'Collusion: Secret Meetings, Dirty Money, and How Russia Helped Donald Trump Win,' a new book by Luke Harding that claims to offer new details on Donald Trump and Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Most Beautiful Book' shortlist revealed

Two titiles from PRH are up for the Most Beautiful Book of the Year award, part of the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Her Body and Other Parties': A Book Propelled by the 2016 Election

National Book Award nominee Carmen Maria Machado thinks the positive response to her short story collection is partly a reaction to the 2016 election. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2017-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books: Matthew Weiner of 'Mad Men' fame writes a novel; an edgy local debut; bestsellers and more

Hello! I’m Carolyn Kellogg, books editor of the L.A. Times. Let’s get to this week’s newsletter. THE BIG STORY Matthew Weiner concluded “Mad Men,” the show he created, with a shelf of Emmys and the ability to do anything he wanted. It’s not as easy as it sounds, he told Meredith Blake, explaining... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Book review: Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

Turtles All the Way Down is best-selling author John Green's first novel since 2012's runaway success, The Fault in Our Stars. While that book tackled the issue of teens with cancer, this book centres on a protagonist suffering from anxiety and obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviour. Green,... Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book review: The Sparsholt Affair by Alan Hollinghurst

Alan Hollinghurst was born in 1954, so he is now in his mid-60s. It is well to remember this when you read The Sparsholt Affair. Like The Line of Beauty, the book that won Hollinghurst the Man Booker prize back in 2004, The Sparsholt Affair is a long and densely detailed novel. Also like the... Continue reading at Stuff

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 6, 2017

This week: Banville’s sequel to Henry James’s "The Portrait of a Lady," plus chef Nobu Matsuhisa's memoir. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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10 Essential Music Books

Hanif Abdurraqib, author of "They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us," shares 10 essential music books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The “How Does a Comic Book Store Owner Work?” Transcript

This is a transcript of the Oct. 15 edition of Working. These transcripts are lightly edited and may contain errors. For the definitive record, consult the podcast. Continue reading at Slate

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Poetry Book Society adds 'Wild Card' selection

The Poetry Book Society has added a new Wild Card category to its poetry selections in order to include the "radical, experimental and avant-garde". Continue reading at The Bookseller

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The 11 Best Comic Book Movies You Can Stream Right Now, From 'Batman' to 'Doctor Strange'

Here's what to stream in between seeing 'Thor: Ragnarok' and 'Justice League' at the multiplex. Continue reading at Wired

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ITV America Signs Umbrella Deal with Sharlene Martin

In an unusual move, the American subsidiary of British television production company ITV Studios, ITV America, has signed an exclusive overall deal with literary manager and producer Sharlene Martin and the Martin Literary & Media Management. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Leading Canadian Writers: 2017 Winners of the Governor General’s Literary Awards are Announced

Authors, poets, illustrators and actors are among the winners of the 2017 Governor General's Literary Awards for Canadian writing in French and English. The post Leading Canadian Writers: 2017 Winners of the Governor General’s Literary Awards are Announced appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Sharjah’s Book Fair Opening Stresses Publishing’s ‘Light in the Darkness’

As the 11-day Sharjah International Book Fair is formally opened to the public, its chief patron warns of the importance of the 'light' of literature. The post Sharjah’s Book Fair Opening Stresses Publishing’s ‘Light in the Darkness’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Liquidator takes control of Freight Books

A liquidator has taken control of troubled Scottish publisher Freight Books and all employee contracts have been terminated. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Industry Notes: Cynthia Nixon Hosts US National Book Awards; Albertine Opens Festival

Feminism Has No Boundaries' is the title of France's Albertine Books festival this week, as Cynthia Nixon is named Naitonal Book Awards host. The post Industry Notes: Cynthia Nixon Hosts US National Book Awards; Albertine Opens Festival appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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