Feminism, cyber warfare and politics feature at sell-out Cliveden Literary Festival

The Cliveden Literary Festival returned for a third time last weekend with Ian McEwan, Howard Jacobson and Elif Shafak among the authors taking part in a busy event that saw speakers discuss topics from feminism to Russian spies, cyberwarfare and conspiracy theories to secrets of the universe.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Stacey Dash's political career ended before it began. But there’s more drama in this California congressional race

After a two-month leave of absence, DC Entertainment President Diane Nelson will not be returning to the comic book publisher. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Edinburgh International Book Festival line-up revealed

Chelsea Clinton and best-selling author Phillip Pullman are among those taking part in the international event. Continue reading at BBC News

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Political advertising online to be reformed, says UK data regulator

Twitter and Facebook told they will be held more responsible for the content they publishBritain’s chief data regulator has said the online political advertising industry will be forced to reform for good as a result of the Cambridge Analytica scandal.Elizabeth Denham, the head of the... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Industry Notes: Asian Festival of Children’s Content; Macmillan, Binc Open Diversity Scholarships

In recognition of the Singapore Book Council's 50th anniversary, the Asian Festival of Children's Content names Singapore its 'Country of Focus.' And in the States, Macmillan and Binc open a second year of diversity-driven bookseller scholarships. The post Industry Notes: Asian Festival of... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Books: Rachel Cusk, the long literary life of the Replacements and more book news

Hi, all! Carolyn Kellogg, books editor here, back from a trip to Helsinki, Stockholm and Paris with the not-at-all groundbreaking news that these are delightful cities. Yes, I shopped at Paris’ Shakespeare and Company, but not enough — when decided I needed to return for more books, I couldn’t... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Portobello signs 'blast of literary freshness' Maarouf

Portobello Books has signed Jokes for the Gunmen from Palestinian-Icelandic writer, poet, translator and journalist Mazen Maarouf. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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At the Hay Festival, the Man Booker Prize Announces Its Anniversary ‘Golden Five’ Shortlist

The 50th anniversary 'Golden Man Booker Prize' will go to one of the five titles shortlisted from five decades of previous winners. The public now is voting to determine which of these books will be most 'golden' of all. The post At the Hay Festival, the Man Booker Prize Announces Its... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Can science fiction help us prepare for 21st-century warfare?

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Publishers stop Facebook ad spending over policy that treats publishers as political advertisers

The Financial Times and New York Media suspended their paid media on Facebook over concerns about how news publishers are treated under its new ad policy. The post Publishers stop Facebook ad spending over policy that treats publishers as political advertisers appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

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Vintage pays tribute to literary giant Philip Roth

Vintage has paid tribute to Pulitzer Prize and Man Booker International Prize-winning author Philip Roth as "one the greatest American novelists of the 20th century” following his death at the age of 85. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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NBF to Expand Its Literary Programming

Supported by $1.4 million in new funding, the National Book Foundation has unveiled an ambitious slate of new programs aimed at reaching readers in a more diverse array of American communities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Hachette and PRH back Bare Lit festival

Bare Lit, the literary festival showcasing writers of colour, is partnering with Hachette UK for its 2018 edition. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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TCAF 2018 Marks Festival's 15 Years

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Tom Wolfe, 'New Journalist' Turned Literary Icon, Dies at 88

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Photo Mania: Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2018

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British Book Awards Include Political Commentary Amid Celebration

The 'Nibbies,' as they're known, combined their usual glamour with a certain amount of politically tinged commentary, Brexit coming in for sharp criticism as the industry's best-performing people and writings were honored at the British Book Awards. The post British Book Awards Include Political... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The Book People to begin selling child’s refugee tale

The Book People will begin selling a refugee tale by 10-year-old Frasier Cox next month, after the school boy won its bedtime story competition, with proceeds going to Save the Children. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Review: Vintage Roger Hall play runs well with 'soup up'; Some features outdated

Review: A large comfy leather sofa, persian rug, bland painting and shelves of books make up the set of Remuera housewife Deb's life and an updated version of Roger Hall's 1999 one-woman play The Book Club, showing at Auckland's PumpHouse Theatre. Continue reading at Stuff

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Most Booksellers Opt to Still Sell Díaz

Despite the allegations of harassment against Junot Díaz, most booksellers have opted to continuing selling his books, while acknowledging they are troubled by the growing number of authors who have been accused of sexual misconduct. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Riot founder Hooson launches literary agency

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