Since the Netflix adaptation of the revisionist Regency drama "Bridgerton" premiered on Christmas, Julia Quinn's original book series is in very high demand. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'
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Managing director says book chain ‘simply not profitable enough’, as Sally Rooney, Val McDermid and other authors write to protestMore than 1,300 writers including Kerry Hudson, David Nicholls, Sally Rooney, Michael Rosen and Val McDermid have backed a campaign for Waterstones booksellers to be... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2019-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An interest in ‘how women reframe stories in a feminist framework’ and more was part of the discussion in a Market Focus Indonesia panel at the London Book Fair earlier this month. Editor’s Note: As we look today at comments from women authors, particularly in the Indonesian market, we’d like to... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A book written by a North Canterbury author is up for a special international business book award in London next week. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2019-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This year's recipients of the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, as announced to date, come from Morocco, Kuwait, Algeria, Lebanon, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award 2019 Winners: ‘World-Class Thinkers and Authors’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Humble Bundle is a really cool program. If you aren't familiar, the website sells games, apps, and more with a "pay what you want" pricing scheme. Essentially, you can score a bundle of really good digital content without harming your bank account. No, you can't just pay a penny -- usually there... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2019-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Many events at March's London Book Fair will feature authors and others focusing on women in the business and issues of diversity. The post Issues and Authors at London Book Fair 2019: Women’s Voices appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Thriller author Don Winslow wants to debate Donald Trump about the president's proposed border wall, and Stephen King is willing to pay $10,000 to make it happen. Winslow, whose new novel, "The Border," is slated for release by Harper Collins imprint William Morrow next week, challenged Trump to... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beacon Press has announced plans to release a new work by Robin DiAngelo, whose 2018 book 'White Fragility' has become the fastest-selling book in the house's history. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More than 36 organizations from around the world have spoken out against a library book scanning program known as "controlled digital lending," dubbing the practice "systematic infringement." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The May 31 BookExpo breakfast will feature Lupita Nyong’o, author of 'Sulwe;' Tomi Adeyemi, author of 'Children of Virtue and Vengeance;' Eoin Colfer, author of 'The Fowl Twins;' and Da Chen, author of 'Girl Under a Red Moon.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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She wrote the novel entirely on her iPhone, and now it's being read by millions. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2019-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The longlist has been revealed for the 2019 Wellcome Book Prize, with six debuts in line for the contest’s 10th anniversary award as memoirs dominate the non-fiction titles. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the wake of accusations of sexual misconduct, Jay Asher’s literary agency dropped him, speaking engagements and book signings were canceled, and some bookstores removed his novels from their shelves. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2019-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Recognizing the Brexit deadline that follows March's London Book Fair, the Author of the Day events include three writers from the Continent. The post London Book Fair Names Its 2019 ‘Author of the Day’ Lineup appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The decline in earnings are largely because of Amazon’s lion’s share of the self-publishing, ebook and resale market. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2019-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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"The Color Purple" author Alice Walker last week endorsed a book by a British conspiracy theorist frequently accused of anti-Semitism, and literary observers are speaking out on social media. Walker, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, poet and activist, was interviewed for the New York Times... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors and critics have called for newspapers to increase the space they allow for children’s book reviews after only 7% of the titles chosen for newspapers’ books of the year round-ups were for kids. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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William Collins has acquired The Science of Storytelling, the next book by Will Storr, author of 2016’s Selfie: How the West Became Self-Obsessed (Picador). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We asked the authors of our top 10 books of 2018 to share their favorite titles published this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Selwa Anthony had sued the bestselling writer, claiming she was entitled to 15% commission on all royalties Internationally bestselling Australian author Kate Morton has fended off a lawsuit by her former literary agent, who instead has to pay the writer more than $500,000.Selwa Anthony sued... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2018-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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