Crazy about books? These 5 L.A. book events offer inspiring stories from Los Angeles and beyond

As we descend into the hazy thick of summer, this week’s book events remind us that one day in a life has the power to change everything. Indeed, it’s all that ever changes anything. In the memoir corner, we have a traumatic encounter at the train station, a knock on the door of a rundown mansion,... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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Denmark’s New Palatium: Curating Indie Books for Subscriptions

Can a 'gateway to worldwide subscription services' for self-published authors up the ante for those services? Two Danes think believe it can. The post Denmark’s New Palatium: Curating Indie Books for Subscriptions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Arab world should ‘swap guns for culture,’ Sharjah International Book Fair hears

The Arab world should “use culture rather than guns” to achieve its ends, guests were told at the opening ceremony of the 35th Sharjah International Book Fair, held at the emirate’s exhibition centre this morning (2nd November). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Prize launched for undiscovered picture book talent

Stratford Literary Festival and independent publisher The Salariya Book Company are launching a prize for new picture book authors and illustrators. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Sharjah Book Fair’s Professional Program: Boosting Business in the Arab World

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Cornwell 'suffers PTSD' after researching books

Author Patricia Cornwell has revealed that the intensive research she undertakes for her books has left her with post-traumatic stress. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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BBC shines light on 'inspiring' Virago women

Virago has been praised as "brave" and "inspiring" from people in the trade after a BBC documentary traced the history of the women's publisher from its early-1970s roots to the present day. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Readers Now Voting on Ireland’s Bord Gáis Energy Book Awards

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nielsen Children's Book Summit: YouTube, Discoverability, All Ages Content, and Brands as Platforms

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'Profoundly moving' story of neuroscientist's brain disorder to Transworld

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Scribd Adds Magazines to Its Content Offerings

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Obituary: Karsten Dietrich, Longtime Book Club Runner

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Publisher protests as Amazon Japan cuts back its KU offering

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Unspeakable book to Canongate

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[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bryan Cranston leaves signed copies of his book at Heathrow

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[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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