Columbia, Howard University to Launch Black Studies Book Series, Diversity Program

Columbia University Press, in collaboration with Howard University and Columbia University, is launching a new Black studies book series, with plans to also recruit and train students for the book industry. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Beckham and Murray on British Sports Book Awards shortlists

David Beckham, Andy Murray and Ronnie O’Sullivan are among the sports stars competing for... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Capstone, Epic! Ink E-book Subscription Deal

Children's publisher Capstone Young Readers and Epic!, a kids’ ebook subscription service, announced a distribution agreement that will make 500 Capstone titles available through the Epic! digital service. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 28, 2014

This week, love and other foreign words, inside the ocean, and malevolent rabbits. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Green Apple Books: PW Bookstore of the Year

Twenty years ago, if someone had told Pete Mulvihill, Kevin Ryan, and Kevin Hunsanger that they would one day own Green Apple Books, the store where they then worked, all three of them would have been “gob-smacked”—much like their reaction last month when they were told that their San Francisco... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MacAdam Cage Authors Look to Resolve E-book Dispute

Despite complaints from former MacAdam Cage authors about ebook royalties and statements, Mark Pearce, publisher of MP Publishing, the ebook distributor that controls their ebook rights, claims all royalties have been paid and all statements are up to date. Pearce is urging former MacAdam Cage... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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"Diverse" shortlist for 2014 Caine Prize

The shortlist for the 2014 Caine Prize for African writing includes two writers from Kenya, and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Industry Weighs in on Key Free Speech Case

A coalition of publishers, booksellers and libraries argue that pre-enforcement challenges are "a critical tool for protecting free speech." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sceptre launches dedicated Bone Clocks website

Sceptre today kicks off its publicity campaign for David Mitchell’s new novel The Bone... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hungry Girl’s First Diet Book Hits Big

Lisa Lillien, better known as “Hungry Girl” to her fans, has eight bestselling cookbooks under her belt, and her first diet book, 'The Hungry Girl Diet: Big Portions. Big Results. Drop 10 Pounds in 4 Weeks,' has hit the ground running. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book, Magazine Sales Fell 9% at BAM

Sales of books and magazines fell about 9% at Books-A-Million in the year ended February 1, 2014 compared to the prior year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, April 21, 2014

Pope Francis sounds key themes of his papacy; the nun on the bus encourages activism. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Left Bank Books To Close Downtown Location

After negotiations for a better lease fell through, Left Bank Books in St. Louis is closing its 5,500-square-foot downtown location as of May 31. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Robb Report Launches Health & Wellness Quarterly

Robb Report, the luxury lifestyle brand serving ultra-affluent connoisseurs with a slew of publications and digital portals, is launching a new magazine this spring focused on health and wellness. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2014-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 21, 2014

This week, Elizabeth McCracken's outstanding story collection, a true story of a changing brain, and a toy figurine with hidden meaning. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Savannah Book Festival to Offer Year-Round Author Events

The Savannah Book Festival announced plans to offer year-round author events, starting with Tami Hoag set to headline the Spring 2014 event. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books, Toys Still Work Together for Specialty Outlets

Since the demise of Noodle Kidoodle and Zany Brainy in the early 2000s, specialty “book-and-toy” stores have maintained a low profile. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Mix of University Press Call New England Home: Spotlight On New England 2014

New England is home not only to some of the oldest and largest university presses in the U.S. but to one of the most unique ones—University Press of New England, which represents a consortium of four colleges and universities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indies Test 'One Book, One Store' Campaigns

This year several independent bookstores have tried putting their weight behind a single title in an effort to see if they can move the sales needle through strong, but quick, promotional efforts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Loses Another E-book Decision

Judge Denise Cote yesterday rejected Apple’s November 2013 motion to dismiss the states’ class action claims for lack of standing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Baker Publishing to Acquire Regal Books

Baker Publishing Group and Gospel Light announced that Baker will acquire Regal Books, the trade line of Ventura, Calif.-based Gospel Light. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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