‘Fault in Our Stars’ Was the Bestselling E-book of 2014

John Green’s "The Fault in Our Stars" was the top-selling ebook in 2014, according to data just released by PubTrack Digital, a unit of Nielsen BookScan. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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The Audio Book Club Goes Wild

To listen to the Audio Book Club discussion of Wild, click the arrow on the player below. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Print books are outselling digital by a healthy margin

In the first half of 2014, according to a Nielsen Books & Consumer survey, print book sales were more than twice those of digital. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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'Gone Girl': Parts of the 'Amazing Amy' books from the novel are available as a sample

In 'Gone Girl,' character Amy's parents write a book series titled 'Amazing Amy.' Fans can now download a preview of the book 'The Complete Amazing Amy' on iTunes.  Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The PW Frankfurt Show Daily, October 10, 2014

All the news from the of the Frankfurt Book Fair, including big buzz around a Spanish author, the word from HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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One Question Interviews at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Publishing Perspectives spoke with Sam Elsworthy of the New Zealand Publishers Association, Jacques Testard of Fitzcarraldo Editions, Ailish White and Hannah Lyons of Liberties Press. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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When a Book is a Stone: The Role of Publishing in Areas of Conflict

At the Frankfurt Book Fair's Weltempfang stage, publishers from Nigeria, Syria, and the Ukraine discussed their experiences publishing in the midst of conflict. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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New York Comic Con 2014: Trajectory, Diamond Target Schools, Libraries

Trajectory and Diamond Comics Distributors announced an initiative at New York Comic Con to provide an expanded catalogue of digital comics and graphic novels to schools and libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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“Bridging” Books and Bloggers at Headline UK

At the Frankfurt Book Fair's Business Club, publishers gathered to discuss their latest marketing initiatives, among them was Headline UK's Bookbridgr system for liaising with book bloggers. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The PW Frankfurt Show Daily, October 9, 2014

Read the complete PW Frankfurt Show Daily from October 9, 2014. This issue features a roundup of the big deals that opened the show, an interview with Samsung's Rory O'Neill, photo essays, and more! Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Saga Press E-books To Be DRM-Free

Simon & Schuster's fledgling science fiction and fantasy imprint, Saga Press, will publish its ebooks without DRM, the company said Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The PW Frankfurt Show Daily, October 8, 2014

Read the complete PW Frankfurt Show Daily for October 8, 2014. In this issue, a report from CONTEC, the scoop on a seven-figure deal for a debut novel, inside HarperCollins's plans for HarperCollins Germany, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, October 8, 2014

Wanda Brunstetter tops 8 million; publishers partner to provide resources to churches. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air October 8, 2014: Yochi Dreazen

Yochi Dreazen, author of 'The Invisible Front: Love and Loss in an Era of Endless War' (Crown, ISBN 9780385347839), will appear on NPR’s 'Diane Rehm Show' on Thursday, October 9. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Self-Published Books Topped 450,000 in 2013

Although it comes with a number of caveats, Bowker's newest report on the number of self-published titles rose again in 2013, increasing 16.5%, to 458,564. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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CONTEC Conference 2014: Big Data’s Crystal Ball

At the Frankfurt Book Fair's CONTEC conference, Viktor Mayer-Schönberger spoke about how big data can revolutionize publishers' products, services and insights. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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S&S Launches Books Category on Milq

Simon & Schuster is teaming with Milq, a new social media platform, to launch a Books category on the content curation venture. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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New York Comic Con 2014: All Our Coverage

Stay up to date on all the latest news about New York Comic Con 2014 with Publishers Weekly—daily updates, podcasts and more. We'll have exclusive interviews, photos and all the rest of the action here. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air October 7, 2014: Katha Pollitt

Katha Pollitt, author of 'Pro: Reclaiming Abortion Rights' (Picador, 9780312620547), will appear on NPR’s 'Diane Rehm Show' on Wednesday, October 8. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Scotiabank Giller 2014 Shortlist

Six finalists for Canada's biggest fiction award, the Scotiabank Giller Prize, were unveiled on October 6. E Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Indonesia 2015: An Appetizer Awaits in Frankfurt in 2014

Indonesia, prior to its turn as Guest of Honor in 2015 at the Frankfurt Book Fair, is serving up a top roster of authors and thinkers to whet your appetite for next year. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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