CWA asks librarians to have a stab at Dagger nominations for 2018

Librarians have been invited to vote for the winner of the 'Dagger in the Library' 2018. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]

Other Publishing stories related to: 'CWA asks librarians to have a stab at Dagger nominations for 2018'


Kid Normal chosen as 2018 Young City Read

Kid Normal by Greg James and Chris Smith (Bloomsbury Children's) has been chosen as 2018 Young City Read for children across Brighton & Hove and "beyond". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #kid normal #greg james


Paddington at St Paul's, last in classic children's series, due in 2018

Michael Bond’s final book about the accident-prone bear will be published next year on the anniversary of the author’s deathA final adventure for Paddington Bear, in which the marmalade-loving magnet for trouble visits St Paul’s Cathedral, will be published in June 2018, a year after the death... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #st paul #classic children #final book #magic touch #christmas day


The “How Does a Comic Book Librarian Work?” Transcript

This is a transcript of the Oct. 22 edition of Working. These transcripts are lightly edited and may contain errors. For the definitive record, consult the podcast. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #lightly edited #definitive record


Strengthening the Role of School Librarian: PW Talks with Steven Yates

The AASL president shares his enthusiasm for this weekend's National Conference, and his vision for the organization. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #school librarian #national conference


How Does a Comic Book Librarian Work?

“Comics will break your heart,” the artist Jack Kirby once said. That may be true, but sometimes, as we’ve seen over the course of this season of Working, if you love them, the medium will love you back. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


The “Character” of Georgia is Coming to Frankfurt in 2018

As the Frankfurt Book Fair's 2018 Guest of Honor country, Georgia is already seeing more translations of its literature into other languages. The post The “Character” of Georgia is Coming to Frankfurt in 2018 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #honor country


Magazine Companies Bullish on Growth for 2018

Print remains central, but events are where opportunities exist, suggests a new Folio: reader survey. The post Magazine Companies Bullish on Growth for 2018 appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #reader survey


When a Librarian Travels...

PW library columnist Sari Feldman reflects on one of her favorite bookstores: the Bookworm Bookshop & Cafe in Thurles, Ireland. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Freight asks authors to buy own books

Troubled publisher Freight Books has been accused of "rubbing salt in the wound" by sending an email to writers asking if they wanted to buy their own books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


'Profound and provocative' novel to be Myriad's 2018 lead title

Myriad has won a "closely fought" auction for Manu Joseph’s "profound and provocative" new novel Miss Laila, Armed and Dangerous, about "ordinary people caught up in political forces and religious division". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #closely fought


Sherwood's historical debut to be riverrun's 'lead' 2018 title

Quercus imprint riverrun has acquired Testament, an historical fiction debut novel by Kim Sherwood, winner of the Bath Novel Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #historical debut


Melania Trump calls Massachusetts librarian's comments on Dr. Seuss book donation 'unfortunate' 

First Lady Melania Trump's communications team on Thursday brushed off a Massachusetts elementary school librarian's suspiciously political rejection of an honorary donation of 10 Dr. Seuss books for National Read a Book Day. "Turning the gesture of sending young schoolchildren books into... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #communications team #book day


Trapeze pre-empts Hank Green's debut as 2018 'superlead'

Trapeze has pre-empted rights to publish the debut of Hank Green, brother of John Green, as a "superlead title" in autumn 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #superlead title #john green


DiCamillo to return to Raymie Nightingale world in 2018

Kate DiCamillo is returning to the world of Raymie Nightingale in her next novel published by Walker Books, set for an October 2018 release. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #kate dicamillo #walker books


John Niven's sequel Kill 'Em All coming in 2018

William Heinemann will publish the “long-awaited” sequel to Kill Your Friends by John Niven, a decade after his cult debut. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #john niven #william heinemann


Bluebird previews a 'kind' and 'delicious' 2018

Pan Macmillan wellness imprint Bluebird publicly shared its plans for a "kinder, more caring and even more delicious" 2018 at a bash in central London attended by authors Joe Wicks, Annabel Karmel and Natasha Devon, among others. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Sales at B&N Down More Than 6% in Q1 of 2018

In reporting its first quarter results of the 2018 fiscal year, Barnes & Noble announced sales of $853.3 million, down from $913.9 million in the same period a year ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #quarter results


Authors protest 'axing' of Haringey children's librarians

A group of authors are campaigning against changes to Haringey’s library service with a “day of action” planned for Saturday (9th September). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #authors protest #library service


Mark Thompson: ‘A second Brexit referendum risks seeming like a stab in the back by the elite’

Last year the New York Times CEO and ex-BBC boss published a book lamenting the decline in political discourse. With the advent of Brexit and Trump, he’s had to write a new chapter…Mark Thompson is the chief executive officer of the New York Times. He is also the former director general of the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #paperback edition #mark thompson


Ian Rankin announces new Rebus novel for 2018

Ian Rankin has announced there will be new novel featuring his iconic detective protagonist John Rebus in autumn 2018.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |