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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PRH hosts 50 aspiring writers

Penguin Random House hosted 50 aspiring authors at its offices on the Strand for a free day of advice and talks about how to get published. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The timing is perfect for a new Chromebook Pixel

One thing is certain about Google’s fall event: A Pixel will steal the show. It just might not be the one that fits in your pocket.A rumor published by Android Police says Google is working on a follow-up to its discontinued 2nd-generation Chromebook Pixel, which hasn’t been available for... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Get 'The Leadership Journey -- How to Master the Four Critical Areas of Being a Great Leader' ($15 value) FREE for a limited time

The Leadership Journey will help you master the essential skill set of the truly effective leader. This eBook from Wiley brings world-renown people and talent development expertise to bear in a discussion about 'good' versus 'great' leadership, sharing the 'secret sauce' of successful... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2017-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A 68-year-old aspiring writer accuses the Iowa Writers' Workshop of age discrimination

A 68-year-old man who was rejected by the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education, claiming he was discriminated against because of his age. Dan Thomson, a former lawyer and self-published author, was among the 97% of applicants to the... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Svetlana Chmakova’s Journey from Webcomics to Graphic Novels

Svetlana Chmakova new YA graphic novel, Brave, which came out in May, had an first printing of 150,000. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'How to Switch a Country Off': Wired's New Cyberattack Cover Is Scary-Perfectly Timed

Ad Age "Media Guy" columnist Simon Dumenco's media roundup for the morning of Wednesday, June 28:Today's accidental theme is ... print media. Seriously. Though faithful readers of this daily media scan know that it's not unusual for me to offer a glimpse of a newspaper front page or magazine... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Viking to publish Nina Stibbe’s An Almost Perfect Christmas

Viking is publishing Nina Stibbe’s An Almost Perfect Christmas, a comedic non-fiction book exploring festive cooking and customs, and the highs and lows of the Christmas season.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2017: A Real Steal: Emily Culliton

Debut novelist Emily Culliton originally planned to write a book about a disaffected young adult whose mother wasn’t in her life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Italian Stilton is the perfect match for Sweet Cherry

Leicester-based indie children’s publisher Sweet Cherry Publishing has bought UK rights to the bestselling Italian series Geronimo Stilton. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Life's a journey': Mary Elizabeth Winstead talks about her killer role on 'Fargo'

Mary Elizabeth Winstead had come close to signing on for “Fargo” before, but scheduling conflicts prevented her from taking part in either of the first two seasons of FX’s celebrated anthology series. “I was always pulling my hair out,” Winstead says while stopping by The Times’ video studio. So... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For Bookstores, A Perfect Storm for Sales

As Independent Bookstore Day turns three, booksellers in 48 states see an opportunity to make strong Saturday sales even stronger. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Singer-Songwriter Janelle Monáe Dazzles on the Cover of Marie Claire’s ‘Fresh Faces’ Issue

For a spectacularly styled fashion magazine cover, look no further than the May issue of Marie Claire, hitting newsstands April 18. All five "Fresh Faces" covers are notable for the wardrobe selections, especially the one featuring singer-songwriter and Moonlight actress Janelle Mon?e. Her... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Technology company? Publisher? The lines can no longer be blurred | Emily Bell

Google, Facebook, et al are in reality media companies and must accept the responsibilities that go with it Attention, like snow, comes in two varieties; the fun, beautiful kind, and the “wrong” kind, the kind that stops trains and freezes democracy. Recently the seemingly unstoppable digital... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Seventh Emily Windsnap book coming next year

Liz Kessler is set to release the seventh instalment of her middle grade series Emily Windsnapp next year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder acquires debut Trying from Grazia's Emily Phillips

Hodder & Stoughton has acquired a debut novel, Trying, from Grazia magazine’s features director Emily Phillips, about the ups and downs of trying for a baby. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Story of 'audacious' journey through Middle East to I B Tauris

I.B.Tauris has signed a new book by Northern Irish writer, adventurer and film-maker, Leon McCarron. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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John Smith adds York St John to its Aspire scheme

John Smith & Sons Group has done a new deal with York St John University for its Aspire Bursary Management scheme. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shedding Perfect and Getting Real: Books on Living Faithfully

Teachings from the Bible and other spiritual practices can be used to combat the pressures of a Pinterest-perfect society, according to a slew of books coming from religion publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Boycott This: Why Tuning Out the Inauguration Is a Futile Gesture

Donald J. Trump today placed his normally-proportioned left hand on the inaugural Bible and, in front of a crowd of citizens gathered on the National Mall and a TV audience in the tens of millions, the real estate developer and reality show star was sworn in as the 45th President of the United... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beer at your bookstore or nail salon? Alcohol at unexpected businesses could draw customers - but also health concerns

Wandering around Echo Park recently, Tyler Sharkey was pleasantly surprised to find that he could now grab a beer at his neighborhood bookstore, Stories Books and Cafe. He’d already discovered some other unexpected places nearby with booze: Golden Saddle Cyclery, a Silver Lake bike repair shop... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-12-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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