Emily Gould’s ‘Perfect Tunes’ follows an aspiring songwriter’s unexpected journey

What promises to be yet another book about 20-something New Yorkers swiftly morphs into a poignant story about motherhood. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2020-04-13 12:00:00 UTC ]
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You Know You Want This review – Cat Person and other tales of the unexpected

While enjoyable, Kristen Roupenian’s horror stories don’t live up to the hype afforded her New Yorker hitIn publishing, the New Yorker’s Cat Person was rarer than a super blood wolf moon: a mere short story that became an international must-read, was released as a stand-alone paperback (inflated... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Unexpected' donations boost Jacaranda by £25k

Jacaranda Books has received "completely unexpected" anonymous donations totalling £25,000, honouring the independent press' commitment to "ground-breaking and diverse" books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The book podcasting revolution: Seven podcasts to tune into in 2019

The increasing popularity of podcasts has seen a number of new entrants: Alex Reads of Mostly Lit shares seven recommendations for the year ahead. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NBC News Snapchat show ‘Stay Tuned’ averages 25-30m viewers

Since Snap announced its integration with Comscore, NBC News and other digital publishers have trusted third-party measurement for their Snapchat traffic. The post NBC News Snapchat show ‘Stay Tuned’ averages 25-30m viewers appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2019-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Picture books perfect for story time

A collection of recent releases celebrates the joy of connecting with a grandparent, remembering the Moon landing, and slowing down to appreciate life, and much more. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2019-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tales of the unexpected: 10 literary classics you may not have read

Early feminist science fiction, the last man on Earth and the memoir of a highly intelligent cat ... among the 1,200 titles in the Penguin Classics series are these forgotten masterpiecesThe world’s largest library of classic literature is the Penguin Classics series, which has more than 1,200... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former Scientologist is ‘Perfectly Clear’ on Dangers of the Church

In 'Perfectly Clear: Escaping Scientology and Fighting for the Woman I Love,' Michelle LeClair recounts her long history inside the Church of Scientology, including her struggle with sexual orientation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free speech: why editors can no longer publish and be damned | Emily Bell

Economic pressures and social media are forcing the media to think twice about upsetting readersBy the time the 130,000 regular readers of the New York Review of Books picked up their new copy of the literary journal last week, the cover story had already cost the editor Ian Buruma his job. In a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The perfect Foyle?

Julia Kingsford considers the positives and negatives of Waterstones' recent acquisition of Foyles for both parties. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gray brings more unexpected joy to Octopus

Octopus imprint Aster has bought two new titles from Catherine Gray, author of hit debut The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, which Aster also published. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Arrow signs 'issue-driven' US bestseller from Emily Giffin

Arrow has signed a topical "up lit" novel by Emily Giffin, All We Ever Wanted, about what happens when a compromising photograph of a vulnerable teenage girl goes viral. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Datebook: Videos of an Icelandic journey, denim as moveable sculpture and summer film screenings

Art openings around L.A., including a video installation at Winslow Garage, an exhibition of an anonymous fashion designer and summer movie screenings. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Happy birthday, Emily Brontë!

Happy birthday to Emily Brontë, born July 30, 1818. Despite a short bibliography — she wrote only one novel, "Wuthering Heights" — she's still considered one of the towering figures of 19th-century British literature. Brontë was born on July 30, 1818, in Thornton, West Yorkshire, England. After... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Story of the Winklevoss twins' Bitcoin journey to Little, Brown

Little, Brown is to publish Bitcoin Billionaires about twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss who invested heavily in the cryptocurrency. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Living an Unexpected Life: PW Talks to Christine Caine

Christine Caine is following up on her 2016 bestseller ‘Unashamed’ with a reflection on life’s unpredictable events and resilient faith in ‘Unexpected.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spotify to pay out $112m in royalties to songwriters after settlement

The streaming company will recompense songwriters not paid enough royalties, but one unhappy music publisher claims ruling is ‘a free pass on wilful infringement’Spotify will pay out $112m (£83.5m) in a settlement agreement, following two lawsuits that claimed songwriters hadn’t been paid enough... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Emily Ruskovich on her Dylan Thomas-shortlisted debut Idaho

We spoke to debut American author Emily Ruskovich, following her shortlisting for the 2018 Dylan Thomas Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weekly E-Book Ranking: perfect 10 for Eleanor Oliphant

Gail Honeyman’s début continues to remain completely fine at the top of the Weekly E-Ranking. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Emily Nemens appointed editor of The Paris Review

The Paris Review has appointed a new editor, Emily Nemens, following the resignation of Lorin Stein last year amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Grammy-winning songwriter Lucinda Williams signs with S&S

Grammy-winning performer and songwriter Lucinda Williams has signed with Simon & Schuster UK to publish her memoir. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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