Comey's Debut Sells More Than 600,000 In Its First Week

Former FBI director James Comey's debut book, 'A Higher Loyalty,' has sold more than 600,000 copies since its publication last week, Flatiron Books president Bob Miller and publisher Amy Einhorn have reported. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah Book Fair Draws 1.3 Million Visitors in First Week

The Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF), which runs November 2-12, drew 1.35 million visitors in its first week, a record turnout according to fair officials. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What's Selling at Eagle Harbor Book Co.

On Bainbridge Island, located in Puget Sound just a short ferry ride from Seattle, Alison Webb is gearing up for the holiday season at Eagle Harbor Book Co., where she is children's book buyer and gift buyer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Midnight hour for Walliams with his best chart week ever

David Walliams has put the brakes on The Girl on the Train’s 12-week run at the top of the chart, with The Midnight Gang (HarperCollins Children's) striking the Official UK Top 50 number one spot with a resounding chime, according to Nielsen BookScan’s Total Consumer Market. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week in Singapore: StoryDrive Asia and Digital Media Potential

Understanding publishing in the digital context of 'nearby media' is at the heart of the Frankfurt Book Fair's StoryDrive Asia conference in Singapore. The post This Week in Singapore: StoryDrive Asia and Digital Media Potential appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Week at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Andrew Harwell, senior editor at HarperCollins Children's Books and winner of PW's second annual Star Watch award, shares his notes and pictures throughout his week at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of November 7, 2016

An Italian gift book offering happiness advice from a cat draws European interest along with a French novel that just picked up a prestigious literary award. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Zaffre acquires own lawyer's debut

Bonnier Zaffre has acquired all publishing and broadcasting rights to The Mayfly, an “electrifying" debut by James Hazel. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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October Religion Bestsellers: ‘Jesus Always’ Debuts at the Top; Karen Kingsbury Takes #2

‘Jesus Always’ by Sarah Young hit #1 on PW’s Religion Nonfiction bestsellers list in October, while Karen Kingsbury took #2 on the Fiction chart with ‘A Baxter Family Christmas.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weekly E-Ranking: Connelly's Wrong Side is right for chart

A summer of Jojo Moyes has given way to an autumn of Paula Hawkins, as The Girl on the Train takes the number one spot again. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: November 7, 2016

Paul Beatty’s ‘The Sellout’ gets a Booker boost and debuts on our Trade Paperback list. Plus Ina Garten and Anthony Bourdain lead the pack of new cookbook releases, adult coloring books stage a comeback, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 7, 2016

This week: an epic whodunit that spans decades, and the true story of the American forgers who nearly broke the Bank of England. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of November 4, 2016

Wicked scribe Gregory Maguire sells a new novel, an Esquire editor moves her memoir, Matisyahu takes his life story to Da Capo, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter: Rare book could fetch £500,000 at auction

A one-off edition of a Harry Potter spin-off book, handwritten by JK Rowling, is being sold by its owner. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wired, with other Conde Nast tech publications, starts a $4,000-a-year-membership program

In the quest for new sources of revenue, publishers have been launching subscription programs and events series. Condé Nast's Wired Media Group is going a step further with a membership program for executives who want to keep up with technology. The $4,000-a-year program blends events, content... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nosy Crow raises £30,000 for War Child UK

Nosy Crow has raised £30,000 for War Child UK through the hardback sales of Refuge, a retelling of the Christmas story. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Girl on the Train buys its ticket for a 12th week in the top spot

The Girl on the Train (Black Swan) has puffed into the Official UK Top 50 number one spot for a 12th non-consecutive week. It sold 25,041 copies for £120,353—and is still yet to shift fewer than 20,000 copies per week, since its release in May. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debut The Chimes wins World Fantasy Award for Best Novel

Anna Smaill’s debut novel The Chimes has won the 2016 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel, beating off competition from authors including Kazuo Ishiguro. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Irish library payments fall €100,000

Authors received €200,000 (£180,026) in Irish Public Lending Remuneration (PLR) payments in 2015, €100,000 (£90,013) less than the figure paid in 2014, according to the Irish Examiner. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debut cookbook from Jackson & Levine to Quadrille

Quadrille will publish the debut cookbook by the "hottest stars on the London supperclub scene", Jackson & Levine, in spring 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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