It's been a good week for indie bookstores with Maple Street Book Shop in New Orleans celebrating its first half century and two stores announcing successful transitions. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
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An Italian memoir about how a hedgehog helped a man through tough times and a French novel set near the Korean DMZ are among the titles picking up new international deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: new novels from John Darnielle and Viet Thanh Nguyen, plus how medicine changed the end of life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Political and cultural issues dominated the discussion at the American Bookseller Association's Winter Institute conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Atria nabs a debut novel on the Israeli military draft, Acevedo brings a historical novel to Europa, a journalist’s book on truth under Trump goes to Prometheus Books, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Having welcomed Frankfurt Book Fair's StoryDrive Asia in November, Singapore is preparing its first #BuySingLit focus on local author awareness this month. The post Singapore’s Publishers, Booksellers, and Readers Come Together for #BuySingLit appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The newly minted Newbery and Caldecott medalist enjoyed their best weekly sales yet after the award announcements. Plus ‘The Girl Before’ follows her psychological thriller sisters onto our hardcover fiction list, and a BEA buzz pick makes its bestseller debut. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We Need Diverse Books, the organization promoting multicultural books and authors, has opened nominations for its inaugural WNDB Bookseller of the Year Award. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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George Orwell's dystopian classic '1984' is the #1 book in the country following the first week and a half of the presidency of Donald J. Trump. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Women’s Prize for Fiction is seeking a new sponsor after Baileys, which has backed the prize for the past four years, decided not to renew its support in 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The overall message coming out of Winter Institute is that independent bookselling is thriving, particularly in light of the decline in ebook sales, Barnes & Noble’s continuing stumbles, and growing opportunities for community engagement. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jane Fallon’s My Sweet Revenge shot straight to the top of the digital chart, usurping Paula Hawkins, who has topped the list for 16 non-consecutive weeks. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Divergent series author Veronica Roth has the #5 book in the country with the YA space opera ‘Carve the Mark.’ Plus ’The Little Book of Hygge’ helps readers embrace the latest lifestyle trend, and current events continue to drive book sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Russell Westbrook scored 45 points to help the host Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-hand-ed Dallas Mavericks, 109-98, on Thursday night. Harrison Barnes scored 31 points for the Mavericks, who were without four of their top five scorers, including Wesley Matthews (hip strain). Dallas cut an... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MCD/FSG nabs a debut thriller by a Yaddo fellow, Emily Bestler takes the second novel by Amy Poeppel, Reston brings a Vietnam War Memorial history to Arcade, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: the oddly musical mysteries in the motion of the planets, plus love and art in 1950s Manhattan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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J K Rowling has praised booksellers as she and other authors, including Paula Hawkins and Joe Wicks, were honoured at the Specsavers Bestseller Awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Allowing drinks among the bookshelves, Japanese book retail chain Tsutaya's concept is meant to extend the amount of time visitors spend at the store. The post Japanese Bookseller Tsutaya Opens Its First Book Cafe in Taiwan appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sarah Pinborough, the author whose backlist defies classification, returns with her 21st novel—and what deserves to be her breakthrough book. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two backlist titles find new life abroad, and a French novel set in 11th-century Japan is picking up sales across Europe. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The top three ebooks in the seven days to 7th January held firm from the list covering the previous week, with Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train steaming into its 16th week at the top; Lee Child’s Night School chalking up a fifth week in the runner-up position; and Jeffrey Archer’s This was a... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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