The finalists for the 2013 National Book Award have been announced anI, for the first time, a free ebook series with samples of all the finalists' work is available for download. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Regular book reading appears to promote a 'significant survival advantage,' says a Yale University study. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scottish Book Trust is to increase the money paid to authors participating in its Live Literature programme to £175 out of a belief that writers, storytellers and illustrators “should be paid fairly for the important work that they do”. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On a special episode of our culture podcast, we talk about the published script for J.K. Rowling's new play, featuring the return of her beloved wizards. The post Bonus Culture Podcast: Can the Harry Potter Play Cast the Same Spell as the Books? appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2016-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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P.C.Cast and Kristin Cast take a new series to SMP; Kensington’s imprint Lyrical Press strikes a deal with French-Canadian author Chloe Duval; Robert Dugoni re-ups at Thomas & Mercer; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SimplyE, a new app from the New York Public Library reduces the once-cumbersome process of checking out library ebooks to three clicks or less. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Entertainment technology developer Neoglyphic Entertaiment has launched a platform that uses data science, gaming and VR technology to create multimedia experiences around traditional novels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The importance of book clubs to the bottom line has rebounded alongside print books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom MacIsaac took the helm of the audiobook publisher and distributor in late June, succeeding Rich Fresse. MacIsaac was CEO of Verve Mobile from 2010 to 2015, where he expanded the company's mobile and advertising capabilities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scottish Book Trust has launched an award that recognises outstanding contributions to Scottish children’s literature. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A book that has topped Germany's bestseller list for the past year is poised to be a North American bestseller for the Canadian small press, Greystone Books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Publishing, the English-language book publishing division of Sweden’s Bonnier Group, has formed Bonnier Publishing USA. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Antonio Garcia Martinez's Silicon Valley exposé Chaos Monkeys (Ebury) has been longlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Transworld Publishers has signed a deal for two more books by Unmumsy Mum author and blogger Sarah Turner. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An Italian guide to Pokémon Go heats up in Europe; the backlist Spanish-language memoir about Pablo Escobar, by his former lover, sells in the States; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author George RR Martin's epic science fiction story series Wild Cards is to be developed for TV following the success of Game of Thrones. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tyndale House is delaying the publication of a new title by former NewSpring pastor Perry Noble, who is undergoing treatment for alcohol abuse. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The country’s oldest African-American bookstore, 56-year-old Marcus Books, will have a location in San Francisco once more. The bookstore was evicted from its historic landmark building on Fillmore Street two years ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S was incorrectly named in the original suit, but lawyers told PW that they are planning on filing suit against the book's current publisher, Wiley. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A book in honour of the sacrifice of Anzac soldiers has been named Margaret Mahy Book of the Year. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2016-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Neil Gaiman, Philip Pullman, Chris Riddell and Malorie Blackman are amongst more than 500 people who have signed an open letter calling for more children’s book coverage in newspapers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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