DHA selects 12 authors for under-represented writers open day

David Higham Associates has selected a 12-strong shortlist of authors to attend its second open day for writers from under-represented backgrounds. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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New British books prize for BAME authors unveils inaugural longlist

The Jhalak prize lines up 12 titles – taking in fiction, history, politics and YA fantasy – showcasing ‘the strength, range and promise’ of UK writers of colour A debut novel about inherited identity, a dystopian fantasy from a former children’s laureate, a study of Indian healthcare and radical... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors concerned over 'triple whammy' tax blow

Recent changes to tax rules pose a “triple whammy” blow to writers, the Society of Authors (SoA) has warned. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Books Opening in Manhattan, Second Store Slated for Boston

The mega-retailer is picking up the pace of its bookstore openings, with a new store slated for NYC and a second for the Boston area before its first one even opens. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AllRomance.com's sudden closure hits authors hard

Romance ebook distributor is proposing to slash writers’ royalties after falling victim to downturn in digital reading marketOne of the biggest genre ebook distributors in the US has closed suddenly, leaving thousands of authors in the UK and US out of pocket. AllRomance.com and its sister... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dorothy Day: A Sinner and Nearly A Saint

The Catholic writer and activist, for whom the Vatican began the canonization process back in 2000, had an unusual path to conversion that included an abortion and having a child out of wedlock, as told in a new biography. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Select Book Conferences, Festivals, and Fairs in 2017

Some are in the distant future, others are mere days away. One thing is certain, however: 2017 is jam-packed with literary events. This year, by request, we’ve rounded up a number of consumer shows to include on our list in addition to trade-focused shows. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah’s Publishing City to Open Soon

The United Arab Emirates imports some $125 million worth of books each year, most of them in English. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Registration for BookExpo Opens

Just before many publishers broke for the holidays, ReedPop announced that registration has opened for BookExpo 2017, taking place May 31–June 2 at the Javits Center in New York City. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four debuts on Richard and Judy's spring selection

There are four debut writers on Richard and Judy's Spring Book Club list, exclusive to W H Smith: Samuel Bjork, Hollie Overton, Joanna Cannon and Keith Stuart. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Watership Down' author Richard Adams dies at 96

British author Richard Adams, whose 1972 book “Watership Down” became a classic of children's literature, has died at age 96, according to his daughter. Juliet Johnson told the Associated Press on Tuesday that Adams died on Christmas Eve. A statement on the official website for “Watership Down”... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-12-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Index' translates work of murdered Argentine writer

Freedom of expression magazine Index on Censorship has negotiated rights to translate a short story from Haroldo Conti, an Argentine writer who was "disappeared" by the state in the 1970s during the Argentine military dictatorship. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More than 140 authors urge Penguin Random House to undo break with unions

Open letter from writers including David Almond, Michael Rosen and Meg Rosoff calls on publisher to ‘reverse its decision to derecognise unions’Children’s authors David Almond, Michael Rosen and Meg Rosoff are among more than 140 writers, booksellers and librarians who have signed a letter... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frog and Toad from famous book series may be gay, author's daughter says

In 1974, children's author and illustrator Arnold Lobel published his first Frog and Toad book. Four years later, he came out to his family as gay. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pocket Shop opens in Liverpool Street Station

Bonnier-owned retail chain Pocket Shop has opened a second London branch in Liverpool Street underground station. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors to gift refugee book to MPs

Writers including A L Kennedy, Sebastian Barry and Courttia Newland are to participate in an event which will see MPs given copies of A Country of Refuge (Unbound) in the hopes that this will "change the tone of the debate on refugees". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W&N pays tribute to A A Gill: 'one of the finest writers of our time'

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has paid tribute to journalist and critic A A Gill as "one of the finest writers of our time", following his death. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gramercy Books Opens in Columbus

Yesterday afternoon marked the soft opening of Gramercy Books, which was founded by writer Linda Kass, author of 'Tasa’s Song' and is co-owned with long-time bookseller John Gaylord, who has opened 24 stores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of December 12, 2016

A tragicomic French novel about dementia and a Finnish novel about the hardships endured by Ingrians during WWII are among the books picking up sales internationally this month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: December 12, 2016

A downtown bookstore opens in New York; a bookstore reopens in Canada; booksellers turning to bookselling as a second career help revitalize the business; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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