English language bookshop crowdfunder has week to raise £7,000

A crowdfunding campaign to create a “feminist safe haven” bookshop in Paris has only a week left to raise the remaining £7,000 needed to secure premises, after securing two-thirds of its financial target. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-02 16:26:28 UTC ]
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Manchester vigil book raises £40k for charities

A book being developed by Manchester creatives in response to last month’s bombing in the city has already raised more than £40,000 for charity. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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J K Rowling blasts Niven over misogynist language towards May

J K Rowling has condemned Scottish author John Niven on social media for calling prime minister Theresa May "a whore".  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of June 12, 2017

A Swedish novel about an elderly woman generates a series of preempts; a German debut attracts the Americans and Brits, among others; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weekly E-Ranking: Into the Water rows back into top spot

Paula Hawkins swam upstream and back into the Weekly E-Book Ranking number one spot, with Into the Water usurping Peter James’ Need You Dead. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of June 12, 2017

Berkley signs British bestseller Clare Mackintosh for two more, one of the creators of the Pussyhat Project goes to Grand Central, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weekly E-Ranking: fresh talent storms the chart

Peter James has capsized Paula Hawkins’ two weeks of smooth sailing in the Weekly E-Book Ranking number one spot, as Need You Dead blasted straight to the chart’s summit in its first week on sale. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Open Book: That Was the Week That Was

In the first installment of Louisa Ermelino's new column, the 'Publishers Weekly' adult book director looks back at BookExpo 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 12, 2017

Books by Nora Roberts, Chelsea Clinton, and Al Franken debut among the top 10 titles in the country. Plus a tweet from Bill Gates sends print unit sales of 2011’s ‘The Better Angels of Our Nature’ soaring, and David Sedaris opens up his diaries to the public. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After Israel’s Book Law: Hebrew Book Week Sees More Modest Discounts

From Haaretz: With Israel's fixed-price 'Book Law' repealed, reports are that this year's Hebrew Book Week sees less aggressive discounts than in the past. The post After Israel’s Book Law: Hebrew Book Week Sees More Modest Discounts appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audible launches £10,000 writing grant

Audible has launched a £10,000 audio-exclusive writing grant for unpublished writers.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: June 7, 2017

The new indie coming to Washington state; a Toronto store gets erotic; a Swedish chain changes hands; the best fictional bookstores; Seattle's secret bookshop; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rare bookseller puts Harry Potter first editions on sale for over £4,000

A rare bookseller is selling two first editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Bloomsbury) for more than £10,000 combined. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Publishers Make New Connections, Raise Questions at BookExpo 2017

Although the trade show, which wrapped this past weekend, was well attended by religion publishers, many left the event questioning its value. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Joe Sugg's 24 hour book-signing raises funds for Manchester appeal

Author and vlogger Joe Sugg completed a 24 hour book signing over the weekend which raised funds for the appeal to help the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing on 22nd May. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 5, 2017

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ author Kevin Kwan rounds out his trilogy with ‘Rich People Problems,’ debuting at #13 on our Hardcover Fiction list. Plus Cassandra Clare has the #3 book in the country with ‘Lord of Shadows,’ second in her Dark Artifices series, and Michael Crichton returns to our lists with... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of June 5, 2017

Katherine Arden sells her middle grade debut, Minotaur buys a new historical mystery series by Brit Jessica Fellowes, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 5, 2017

This week: Anthony Horowitz's brilliant Agatha Christie–like mystery, plus an investigation into the Donner Party. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weekly E-Ranking: Hawkins treading water

Paula Hawkins is treading water in the Weekly E-Ranking top 20, with Into the Water holding the top spot for the second week running. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of May 29, 2017

Calendar Girl author Audrey Carlan inks a 12-book deal, Kristin Hannah re-ups at SMP, a women’s rights activist lands at Atria, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: May 29, 2017

Books by two sports legends debut in Hardcover Fiction. Plus a pair of beach reads brighten up our Hardcover Fiction list, and small press Cemetery Dance waltzes onto our Hardcover Fiction list with a book coauthored by Stephen King. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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