Failing with Confidence: PW Talks to 'Fail, Fail Again, Fail Better' Publisher Tami Simon

The founder and publisher of Sounds True points out how Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön's newest book helps to instill an "unconditional confidence" in readers. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Defining American Cuisine: PW Talks to the Editor of ‘America: The Great Cookbook'

Joe Yonan, the editor of 'America: The Great Cookbook,' discusses the challenges of representing the American food scene, in all of its complexity diversity, in a single volume. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2017 Spotlight: PW Talks to Incoming ALA President Jim Neal

Neal talks with PW about leading the association in a period of change, internally and politically. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AASL's "Busy and Wonderful Year": PW Talks with Audrey Church

The outgoing president of the American Association of School Librarians discusses standout moments from her time in office and what may lie ahead for AASL members. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Not-So-Tender Bar: PW Talks with McSorley’s Memoirist Rafe Bartholomew

In 'Two and Two' (Little, Brown, May), Bartholomew chronicles a childhood spent at the longest continuously operating bar in New York City, where his father was a bartender. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Understanding the White Evangelical Movement: PW Talks to Frances FitzGerald

In her new book, 'The Evangelicals,' the historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist explores how millennials are changing the face of the evangelical movement. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Milo Yiannopoulos to self-publish memoir and sue Simon & Schuster

The far rightwinger, dropped by the publisher following his comments on child abuse, vows to make lives of ‘professional victims a living hell’After his memoir Dangerous was very publicly dumped by his publisher, hard-right professional provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has announced he will instead... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPA’s Kolman talks copyright and freedom to publish in China's Chengdu

International Publishers Association president Michiel Kolman has spoken of his organisation's role in lobbying for "robust copyright frameworks and freedom to publish protections” in a speech given in the Chinese city of Chengdu on UNESCO World Book and Copyright Day. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Behind the Scenes at Balthazar: PW Talks with Reggie Nadelson

Timed to coincide with the SoHo brasserie's 20th anniversary, Reggie Nadelson's 'Balthazar: The New York Brasserie at the Center of the World,' is a deep, unrestricted dive into the restaurant’s persistent allure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Role of Librarians Has Become More Important': PW Talks with ALSC President Nina Lindsay

The president of the Association for Library Service to Children discusses efforts to support children and families in a shifting information landscape. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Weekly and Frankfurt Book Fair Open Nominations for 2017’s PW Star Watch

The PW Star Watch program provides its annual Superstar with a trip to Frankfurt Book Fair and a network of contacts in the world publishing industry. The post Publishers Weekly and Frankfurt Book Fair Open Nominations for 2017’s PW Star Watch appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Exploring Beauty in the Bible: PW Talks to Sarah Ruden

Ruden, a scholar and translator, reconsiders the most famous passages from the Bible to reveal poetry and lyricism in ‘The Face of Water.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Jewish Identity Crisis: PW Talks to Abigail Pogrebin

Surprised by a study that found that most Jews identify themselves as Jewish culturally rather than religiously, Pogrebin set out observe every holiday in the Jewish calendar. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Letters on Growing Up Muslim: PW Talks to Omar Saif Ghobash

The ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Russia addresses extremist propaganda and other challenges modern Muslims face in ‘Letters to a Young Muslim.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free Speech Follow-Up: Publishing Associations Support Simon & Schuster

The Association of American Publishers, the Authors Guild, and the American Booksellers Association voice their support of Simon & Schuster on Milo Yiannopoulos book The post Free Speech Follow-Up: Publishing Associations Support Simon & Schuster appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Should Simon & Schuster Be Publishing Alt-Right Hatemonger Milo Yiannopoulos’ Book?

Ben Mathis-Lilley: Hello, Amanda. Breitbart’s Milo Yiannopoulos has allegedly been given a $250,000 contract to write a book about “free speech” for Simon & Schuster. I think this is bad and that Simon & Schuster should feel bad. You basically disagree. Let’s discuss! Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW’s 5 Most-Read Publishing News Stories of 2016

Among the most-read news stories on our website were our coverage of the increase in bookstore sales in the first six months of 2016 and stories related to book discoverability. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From Murder Mysteries to Christian Fiction: PW Talks to Karen Kingsbury

With over 7.8 million copies sold in the Baxter Family series alone and a new collection on the way, Christian fiction star Karen Kingsbury reflects on her writing career. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2016: PW Talks to Pew Research Center’s Lee Rainie about Reading in the Digital Age

It's been a disruptive decade for the book business, but Pew's latest research suggests that Americans' reading habits have remained relatively stable. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Don’t Get Sucked into Shopping: PW Talks with Max Lucado

The bestselling author is looking beyond the shopping lists at the promise of redemption he sees during Christmastime in his new book, 'Because of Bethlehem.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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