Bryan Washington’s ‘Memorial’ is a tender look at modern family life

Washington’s debut novel, following his acclaimed story collection ‘Lot,’ captures the complexities of love, race and what connects us Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

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Living an Unexpected Life: PW Talks to Christine Caine

Christine Caine is following up on her 2016 bestseller ‘Unashamed’ with a reflection on life’s unpredictable events and resilient faith in ‘Unexpected.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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No quick fix for USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor

The National Park Service is working as fast as possible to reopen access to the USS Arizona Memorial after cracks were discovered last month on the floating concrete pier near the metal access ramp, officials said. Visitors to the memorial at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu are taken on a 15-minute... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Executive Director: Let’s Work Together to “Modernize” ALA

The Week in Libraries, June 8, 2018: Among the headlines this week, ALA seeks member input on its future; NYPL honors a group of great young authors; and the San Francisco Public Library is the 2018 Gale/'Library Journal' Library of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Essential Books About Contemporary Queer Life in America

Michelle Tea, author of 'Against Memoir,' picks books by Maggie Nelson, Imogen Binnie, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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English PEN reviews policies after Galizia family concerns

English PEN has revealed it is embarking on a review of its policies after being accused of a potential conflict of interest with one of its board members. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books: Rachel Cusk, the long literary life of the Replacements and more book news

Hi, all! Carolyn Kellogg, books editor here, back from a trip to Helsinki, Stockholm and Paris with the not-at-all groundbreaking news that these are delightful cities. Yes, I shopped at Paris’ Shakespeare and Company, but not enough — when decided I needed to return for more books, I couldn’t... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2018: Binc Launches Bookseller Scholarship in Memory of Carla Gray

The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation and the Friends of Carla Gray committee are introducing a scholarship to help an early-career bookseller learn more about the trade and to reinforce the ties between their store and the community. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2018: How Real Life Inspires Writers

'Show Daily at BookExpo' asked all six of the Adult Buzz authors what inspired their books. Here are their answers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bringing classics to the modern reader

We spoke to Legend Press' managing director Tom Chalmers about its second set of Classics, publishing this June.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michelle Obama shares intimate family photos to promote forthcoming memoir

Michelle Obama is sharing never-before-seen photos of herself growing up to promote her forthcoming memoir Becoming (Penguin).  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How The Washington Post is building its tech platform, Arc

The Washington Post's digital publishing platform now powers sites and apps that reach 500 million monthly unique users. The post How The Washington Post is building its tech platform, Arc appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Foundation and poetry award launches in memory of Rebecca Swift

The Literary Consultancy has created an independent grant-making foundation and poetry award in memory of founder Rebecca Swift. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Seventeen and Cosmo bring Netflix's '13 Reasons' to life

Hearst is joining the experiential marketing world with an installation created for Netflix and its hit teen show "13 Reasons Why."The publisher is erecting a wall of actual high school-like lockers on both coasts where people can take Polaroids, write confessionals on the snapshots, and post... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With a Family Legacy (and Deep Pockets), Alta’s Publisher Charts an Ambitious Course

"From the Rocky Mountains to the West," Will Hearst's new quarterly journal aims to carve out a niche. The post With a Family Legacy (and Deep Pockets), Alta’s Publisher Charts an Ambitious Course appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vermont Life Is Shutting Down After 72 Years

Saying it can no longer bear the magazine's mounting debts, Vermont state gov't announces the Summer 2018 issue will be its last. The post Vermont Life Is Shutting Down After 72 Years appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A family affair

Julia Eccleshare, chair of the Branford Boase Award judging panel, shares what this year's submissions can tell us about current trends in children's fiction publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We need to know if there is life on Mars before we send humans there

When NASA sends its next mission to Mars on May 5, from Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc, Calif., it will be the first ever interplanetary launch from the West Coast. If skies are clear, Californians from San Diego to Bakersfield will be able to watch an Atlas rocket rise vertically from its... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Octopus and GQ partner on 'handbook for the modern man'

Mitchell Beazley has acquired a book by the senior commissioning editor of British GQ, Charlie Burton, pitched as "the definitive handbook of skills for the modern man". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Globe Pequot Pushes Up Pub Date of Bush Family Tribute

'George and Barbara Bush: The Great American Love Story,' by the Bushes' granddaughter, Ellie LeBlond Sosa, will release early following the death of former First Lady Barbara Bush. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agent Toby Eady remembered at pre-LBF memorial

Friends, family and clients gathered at the Royal Over-Seas League in St James’s yesterday to pay tribute to agent Toby Eady, who died on 24th December aged 76. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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