Jimmy Fallon, local authors and devoted regulars are rallying to help Once Upon a Time in Montrose — the country's oldest kids' bookstore — survive the pandemic that has destroyed so many small businesses. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'
[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-10-27 12:00:02 UTC ]
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New Orleans indies are vibrant community hubs in one of the liveliest and most colorful cities in the country. They not only sell books -- many offer innovative programming for both adults and children. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Free expression nonprofit PEN America held its annual Literary Gala yesterday at the Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. A small group of protesters critical of the organization's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza passed out mock programs outside. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This interview was edited for clarity and length and a shorter version originally appeared in the print edition of The New York War Crimes. The… Continue reading at The New Inquiry
[ The New Inquiry | 2024-05-16 16:16:59 UTC ]
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The Amazon Book Sale has tons of children's boxed set, hardcover, paperback, and ebook deals! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-05-15 16:42:27 UTC ]
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The decline was due in part to an earlier Easter this year, as well as the continued soft sales in the nonfiction category, according to Circana BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Check out this year's winners of the Barnes & Noble Children's & Young Adult Book Awards (plus, learn about this summer's reading program for kids!) Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-05-14 12:45:00 UTC ]
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Vladimir Kara-Murza, 42, won the Pulitzer Prize for commentary for his Washington Post columns about Russian politics and society — all of which he wrote in prison. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2024-05-08 19:11:21 UTC ]
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Gathering together writers and translators who withdrew from PEN America's Literary Awards and World Voices Festival, the event, held in New York City on May 7, featured stirring readings, offered sharp critiques, and raised money for the Gaza-based nonprofit We Are Not Numbers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The noble but neglected Scribner Building on Fifth Avenue has renewed the lease for its last remaining tenant at a higher rent, marking the first good news in many years for the landmarked property where F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway used to meet their publisher. Apparel retailer... Continue reading at Crains New York
[ Crains New York | 2024-05-07 09:48:08 UTC ]
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Daniel Noboa, the president of Ecuador, might have saved himself a lot of trouble, if he had only read more Latin American literature. Perhaps he would not have ordered the police to storm the Mexican embassy to arrest former Vice President Jorge Glas, who had been granted asylum there. That... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2024-05-06 08:58:43 UTC ]
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The winners—including James Lee Burke, who won the award for Best Novel, and Linda Castillo, who took home two awards—were announced at the 78th annual Edgar Awards Banquet, held on May 1 at the Manhattan Marriott Marquis in New York City. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Jedi youngling adventures, anti-racism for kids, a disinformation toolkit, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-05-01 14:39:01 UTC ]
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The American Booksellers Association has filed a motion with the Federal Trade Commission seeking to fix a hole in the FTC’s antitrust complaint against Amazon that many in the industry agree needs correcting: that it did not specifically include what Amazon’s practices have done to book... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The cancellation of what would have been the 20th edition of the free speech organization's sprawling festival came just days after it axed the 2024 PEN America Literary Awards ceremony amid mass withdrawals of books from consideration and continued criticism. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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For this year's Independent Bookstore Day, held on April 27, hundreds of indies across the country extended their celebration across the entire weekend as crowds crawled from one shop to the next, snapping up books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Marker magic, rainforest discovery, Critter Club, a pangolin girl, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-04-24 14:45:32 UTC ]
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Following mass withdrawals of books from consideration, PEN America has canceled its 2024 Literary Awards ceremony, previously slated for April 29. Two cash prizes will still be conferred, and the $75,000 purse accompanying the PEN/Stein Book Award will be donated to the Palestine Children’s... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Seminary Co-op booksellers and friends have held a number of conversations with legendary bookseller Paul Yamazaki throughout the past two years, in the intoxicating stacks of City Lights, perambulating the streets of San Francisco, and over whiskey tumblers deep into the night. With Paul we’ve... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2024-04-19 08:59:44 UTC ]
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This year’s top honor goes to a 128-year-old store that is beloved by its community, plays host to vibrant literary events for authors large and small, and serves as an anchor business for the Village of La Jolla, Calif. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Children of the Sun burst onto the indie scene like a muzzle flash on a dark night. Publisher Devolver Digital dropped the game’s first trailer on February 1, showcasing frenzied sniper shots and a radioactive art style. A Steam demo highlighting its initial seven stages went live that same day... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-04-18 19:45:11 UTC ]
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