Bookseller's EdTech Conference keynotes revealed

Two experts in education, artificial intelligence and new technologies will give keynote speeches for The Bookseller's EdTech Conference, held as part of FutureBook Live 2018. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barbara Marcus reveals trends in 'robust' US children's market

The US children's market has seen huge growth this year with increasing focus on books by people of colour and by celebrities, Barbara Marcus, president and publisher of Random House Children's Books in the US, has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-27 21:41:42 UTC ]
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With Challenges Ahead, New England Booksellers Stress Resilience

In an annual meeting and town hall that touched on the many issues and challenges that booksellers face today, New England Independent Booksellers Association members took up a message of resilience and looked ahead to 2021 with good spirits in spite of it all. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New England Booksellers Announce Major Diversity Reading Initiative

Word of the new NEIBA Reading Challenge, aimed at radically reshaping the reading habits of booksellers in the region, came just hours before the announcement that only one charge would be brought against a police officer in the killing of Breonna Taylor—news that reverberated during the... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Dias, Rundell and Griffiths to close children’s conference

Three children’s authors from around the world will close this year’s Bookseller Children’s Conference (28th September-1st October) by giving their vision of the future of reading.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-16 21:29:01 UTC ]
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BookMachine reveals editorial board changes to enhance diversity

BookMachine has announced a new editorial board, with some former members stepping down to make way for change, to better reflect the diversity it hopes to see in the industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-14 05:55:52 UTC ]
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Wildfires Taking Toll on Booksellers, Publishers

As wildfires spread across the West, Oregon's Blackstone Publishing has started a GoFundMe campaign in support of eight employees who have lost their homes, while Binc begins to aid booksellers in need. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Booksellers welcome UK arrival of indie-focused Bookshop site

Booksellers have generally reacted enthusiastically to news that the US indie-focused retail site Bookshop.org is launching in the UK this November, although some remain cautious. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-13 19:17:12 UTC ]
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Inaugural Sceptre Bookshop Award shortlist revealed

The shortlist for the first Sceptre Bookshop Award shortlist has been revealed, featuring independent retailers across the UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-09 22:30:21 UTC ]
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Bestselling Author Don Winslow Reveals ‘The Greatest Lie Donald Trump Ever Told’

Winslow has a blunt reminder for Trump's supporters ahead of Election Day. Continue reading at HuffPost

[ HuffPost | 2020-09-09 08:34:11 UTC ]
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Pros and Cons of Virtual Events Weighed by Publishers, Booksellers

Three representatives from major publishing companies discussed the logistics of sponsoring virtual author events and best practices with Midwest booksellers on a September 8 panel that is part of the Heartland Fall Forum program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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International Booker Prize reveals 2021 judges

The International Booker Prize has revealed its judging panel for next year's award, to be chaired by cultural historian and novelist Lucy Hughes-Hallett. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-06 15:40:24 UTC ]
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Okojie to open Comma's Creative Writing Conference

Irenosen Okojie is to open Comma Press' National Creative Writing Industry Day, which will be held as a week-long online conference this year.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-02 04:57:04 UTC ]
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ReBoot Virtual Conference Set for October 13

"ReBoot: Books, Business and Reading," a virtual conference aimed at preparing the publishing industry for 2021, has been set for October 13. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Alfredo Breitfeld, Antiquarian Bookseller in Buenos Aires, Dies at 82

Mr. Breitfeld was determined to attend this year’s antiquarian book fair in New York City. He began to sicken as he flew home, and died of the novel coronavirus. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-08-25 20:18:58 UTC ]
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Support for Ben North as he reveals move into palliative care

There has been an outpouring of support for former HarperCollins creative director Ben North, following his revelation on social media last week that he has entered palliative care following treatment for brain tumours.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-25 01:07:20 UTC ]
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Shortlist for Armitage's inaugural Laurel Prize revealed

Colin Simms, Pascale Petit and Karen McCarthy Woolf have been shortlisted for the inaugural Laurel Prize, an ecopoetry award funded by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-24 20:46:45 UTC ]
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Tinder bags debut novel of former Mr B's bookseller Ishiguro

Tinder Press has acquired a debut novel by Naomi Ishiguro, former bookseller and bibliotherapist at Mr B’s Emporium in Bath. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-20 02:07:21 UTC ]
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Daly named O'Brien Press Bookseller of the Year

Antonia Daly has won The O’Brien Press Bookseller of the Year Award, commended for personifying prized qualities including knowledge, passion, courage and an ability to find the right book for customers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-19 07:20:10 UTC ]
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Cover Reveal: NEGATIVE SPACE by Lilly Dancyger

Check out the cover for NEGATIVE SPACES, a new memoir from Lilly Dancyger, editor of BURN IT DOWN: WOMEN WRITING ABOUT ANGER. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-08-18 10:37:00 UTC ]
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W&N reveals new title from Philippe Sands coming 2024

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has acquired a third book from Philippe Sands, loosely connected to the QC and Baillie Gifford Prize-winning author's books East West Street and follow-up The Ratline. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-18 09:22:33 UTC ]
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