Coronavirus forces National Book Festival to shift to online-only format this year

The Library of Congress’s annual event usually draws hundreds of thousands of attendees. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2020-05-28 15:10:21 UTC ]
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Horror Anthology Books For Some Mid-Year Frights

Here’s a list of 9 great horror anthology books full of monsters and mayhem to satisfy your mid-year frights, including The Valancourt Book of World Horror Stories, Volume One edited by James D. Jenkins and Ryan Cagle. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-04-30 10:34:00 UTC ]
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International Booker and Edinburgh Book Festival Announce RSC Program

Following readings for the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Royal Shakespeare actors will be seen in the International Booker ceremony. The post International Booker and Edinburgh Book Festival Announce RSC Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-28 17:41:34 UTC ]
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Tbilisi Opens Its UNESCO World Book Capital Year: ‘An Historic Day’

Constrained by the pandemic, a small but spirited weekend opens the 2021 UNESCO World Book Capital program in Tbilisi. The post Tbilisi Opens Its UNESCO World Book Capital Year: ‘An Historic Day’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-26 16:29:25 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Shortlists: ‘Development of Nations’ and Criticism

The Zayed Award honors finalists in ‘he Development of Nations' and criticism from Egypt, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, and Tunisia. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Shortlists: ‘Development of Nations’ and Criticism appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-19 04:47:40 UTC ]
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New York Times's Book Review Podcast Celebrates 15 Years

‘The Book Review’ podcast began as a brief show with a rebellious touch. It became a forum for some of the biggest names in literature. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-04-15 13:38:51 UTC ]
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Here's the complete list of virtual panels for the 2021 Festival of Books

Panelists will include Zooey Deschanel, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Don Lemon, Lulu Miller, Walter Mosley, Deesha Philyaw and Meena Harris. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-04-12 17:34:31 UTC ]
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Transworld bags book from online relationship expert Lalalaletmeexplain

Transworld has acquired Block, Delete, Move On: It’s Not You, It’s Him by anonymous online relationship expert Lalalaletmeexplain. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-22 04:03:10 UTC ]
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15 Online Book Clubs to Boost Your Reading in 2021

All the books, all the conversation, and no deciding which literary-themed mask to wear. These are the best online book clubs to check out. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-03-04 11:33:00 UTC ]
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Boldwood Books reports £1.6m revenues in first full year

Boldwood Books has reported revenues of £1.6m in 2020, its first full financial year, and added five new authors to its now 50-strong list. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-01 16:36:03 UTC ]
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National Book Tokens partners with Jhalak Prize

National Book Tokens has launched a partnership with the Jhalak Prize, aiming to help promote the 2021 nominated titles among booksellers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-01 00:58:20 UTC ]
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Virtually Together: The Rise of Digital Book Festivals

In the face of COVID-19, many book festivals have moved online. Here's what's worked, what hasn't, and what the future might hold for them. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-02-26 11:38:02 UTC ]
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Ruth Dickey named executive director of the National Book Foundation

Ruth Dickey will replace Lisa Lucas, who recently left the National Book Foundation to become the publisher of Pantheon and Schocken Books. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-02-11 19:41:39 UTC ]
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US National Book Awards Foundation Names Ruth Dickey As Executive Director

Ruth Dickey, the executive director of Seattle Arts & Lectures, is to take up her new post with the National Book Foundation on May 17. The post US National Book Awards Foundation Names Ruth Dickey As Executive Director appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-02-11 14:52:33 UTC ]
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The National Book Foundation has found its next Executive Director.

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[ Literrary Hub | 2021-02-11 13:36:11 UTC ]
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National Book Foundation Names Ruth Dickey as Executive Director

Ruth Dickey, the executive director of Seattle Arts & Lectures, is succeeding Lisa Lucas, who left the organization to become the publisher of Pantheon and Schocken. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-02-11 10:00:18 UTC ]
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Ruth Dickey Takes Over at the National Book Foundation

The National Book Foundation has named Ruth Dickey, who currently heads Seattle Arts & Lectures, its next executive director, succeeding Lisa Lucas. She will start on May 17. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-02-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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New in TikTok trends: A ten-year-old self-help book?

The latest TikTok trend is surprisingly old-school: it’s a book. Last week, Sherry Argov’s 2002 relationship guide Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl—A Woman’s Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship made the Sunday Times bestseller list for the first time since its release... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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The best books to beat this year’s special brand of Valentine’s Day blues

Reading choices for your night in — whether you like sweet, steamy or need a good cry. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-02-05 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Shortlist revealed for Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year

The shortlist has been announced for this year's Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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National Book Tokens accepted on Bookshop.org

National Book Tokens is launching on Bookshop.org, and its tokens will be accepted as payment or part-payment for books.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-04 12:14:57 UTC ]
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