Cosy crime expands market for dark thrillers with both booming, editors and agents say

Cosy crime has boomed in the last year but there is still space for the psychological thriller, according to agents and editors, who describe a general appetite for crime and escapism that has flourished under lockdown.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-08 15:43:41 UTC ]
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4 New Mysteries and Thrillers About the Wellness Industry

Authors probe the darkness behind luxurious retreats and appealingly packaged products. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Penguin Random House Expands Its Christian Publishing Program

The Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a new standalone entity, will expand and build upon on the publisher’s existing evangelical Christian publishing programs under the leadership of Campbell Wharton. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brazilian Publishers Set Sights on Global Market at Frankfurt Book Fair

Brazil's publishers this year are proud of their editorial maturity and their investment in international activities, with 38 publishers at Brazil's Frankfurt Book Fair stand. The post Brazilian Publishers Set Sights on Global Market at Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-10-17 08:56:47 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair: FEP’s Data ‘Story’ of the European Book Market

The ‘story’ being told by FEP book industry data, says Enrico Turrin, shows a stable, post-pandemic book market across Europe. By Brianna Robles | @breesharraine uring the opening day (October 16) of the Frankfurt Book Fair, the Federation of European Publishers (FEP) presented key data about... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Dark Academia Reads for Your Book Club

Take your book club beyond THE SECRET HISTORY, take a peek at the week's best new book releases, and curl up with cozy queer reads. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-10-15 15:00:00 UTC ]
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Nielsen BookData Releases Book Sales Data on Several Markets

January to August, Nielsen BookData and GfK Entertainment report on fiction and nonfiction sales 'in many regions.' The post Nielsen BookData Releases Book Sales Data on Several Markets appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Spotify Expands Audiobooks to France and the Benelux Countries

Spotify has expanded its audiobook service to four new non-English speaking markets: France, Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The localized catalog includes 15,000 titles in French and 15,000 in Dutch and Flemish. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt: Italy’s Stand to Feature 230 Houses and Agents

Comprising 668 square meters in Hall 5.0, B22, the Guest of Honor Italy collective stand at Frankfurter Buchmesse opens Wednesday. The post Frankfurt: Italy’s Stand to Feature 230 Houses and Agents appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Bobby Curnow Joins IDW as Editor-in-Chief

Curnow has returned to IDW to replace Jamie S. Rich, who left the company last year in a stream of departures and layoffs during a turbulent period for the comics publisher. Andy Khouri will also join IDW as senior editor, leading the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics line. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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20 Books Our Editors Don't Want You to Miss This Year

Our reviews editors look back at the 150+ titles they’ve recommended in our PW Picks newsletter over the past year and share 20 books they especially don’t want you to overlook. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Terminator at 40: James Cameron’s dark vision is more relevant than ever

The Terminator not only redefined the science fiction but also explored the dangers of unchecked technological advancement. Continue reading at The Conversation

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Penguin Young Readers Expands 'Bluey' After License Renewal

Penguin has renewed its master publishing deal with BBC Studios for the hit preschool animated series Bluey. Bluey books have sold more than 20 million copies in 22 languages worldwide, including 8.5 million in the U.S. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Agents Speak on the State of BIPOC Representation in Christian Books

In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and the racial reckoning that followed, BIPOC literary agents expressed optimism and noted a "significant increase in interest—and deals—with Christian publishers.” But with the passage of time, agents are now moderating their outlook. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A 64-Year-Old Literary Agent and TikTok Star Adds ‘Novelist’ to Her Résumé

Betsy Lerner has spent decades in the publishing industry. Writing her first novel, “Shred Sisters,” unlocked a completely new side to her creativity. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Lena Atanassova Named Editor-in-Chief of Tokyopop

Most recently brand editor at the publisher’s LoveLove imprint, Atanassova will lead the full editorial team at the fast-growing manga publisher, overseeing acquisitions and production as it continues to expand its editorial purview. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Short Stories of Moroccan Writer Mohamed Choukri: A Talk by Dr. Jonas Elbousty, by The Editors of WLT

The Short Stories of Moroccan Writer Mohamed Choukri: A Talk by Dr. Jonas Elbousty, by The Editors of WLT News and Events [email protected] Thu, 09/26/2024 - 13:32 The University of Oklahoma’s Center for Middle East Studies; Department of Modern... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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CALIBA Booksellers Discuss Marketing and Inventory Management

At the September 17–18 California Independent Booksellers Alliance meeting in Pasadena, members looked for effective ways to capture sales, promote their stores online and in person, and communicate with publishers and distributors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Russian Newspaper Sobesednik Suspends Operations After Being Labeled ‘Foreign Agent’

The Sobesednik publishing house in Russia suspended production at all of its outlets for up to three months, including its popular newspaper, following a decision by authorities to place the company on the list of "foreign agents," Yelena Milchanovska, a Sobesednik... Continue reading at AdWeek

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Essential Manga Series, Dark Fantasy and Horror Short Story Collections, and More

Dark fantasy and horror stories, a bookish throwback to 2004, the stuff authors buy, and more today on Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The need to address transparency in content marketing today

Data privacy requirements and consumer expectations are driving corporations to rethink how they syndicate content. Since the early days of the modern internet, the creation and consumption of digital content has been steadily rising. Unsurprisingly, this has led to an increased focus on... Continue reading at Fast Company

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