Four Questions for...Bronx Borough Prez Ruben Diaz Jr.

Last week Barnes & Noble reversed its decision to close its Bronx store, the last bookstore in the borough, after the intervention of Ruben Diaz Jr. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Abrams announces new Questioneers title

The next book in the Questioneers series by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts will be Sofia Valdez, Future Prez, publisher Abrams Children’s Books has announced. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Five Questions for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award’s Paula Santillán Grimm

'Learning Arabic is a winding road,' Paula Santillán Grimm has said, 'but the views are so spectacular.' She speaks now about her new position with the Sheikh Zayed Book Award's 'scientific committee.' The post Five Questions for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award’s Paula Santillán Grimm appeared first... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook drafts charter for content oversight board, but questions remain

Mark Zuckerberg talked about creating an independent body that would oversee Facebook's content decisions, and now that plan is taking shape. The social site has published a draft charter for an oversight board that would handle appeals for content... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2019-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Future of digital journalism in question as Buzzfeed and HuffPost lay off 1,000

Job losses follow sales or cuts at Mic, Refinery29 and elsewhere, but publishing as a whole had already shrunk sharplyRevenue-per-click, the business strategy that has informed digital publishers for years, was effectively pronounced DOA this week as leading players in a sector once viewed as... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany’s Bestselling Books of 2018: Crime, Politics, and Big Questions

In fiction, thriller writer Sebastian Fitzek tops the list of Germany's bestselling books in 2018. In nonfiction, the top-selling title is Michelle Obama's 'Becoming.' The post Germany’s Bestselling Books of 2018: Crime, Politics, and Big Questions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Borough Press and The Good Literary Agency open submissions for un-agented BAME writers

The Borough Press has teamed up with The Good Literary Agency to open submissions for un-agented BAME writers, with the one winning applicant set to secure a £10,000 publishing contract, agency representation and mentoring from writer Nikesh Shukla. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Andrew Pessin Asks 'The Jewish God Question'

In his new book, philosopher Andrew Pessin takes a close look at Jewish thought through the ages, and discovers ‘exhilarating’ disagreement about God. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Borough Press promotes 'rising star' Charlotte Cray

Charlotte Cray will be promoted to editorial director at HarperFiction imprint The Borough Press as of 1st January, 2019. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judge Questions Parneros’s Bid to Dismiss B&N Countersuit

Judge John G. Koeltl said the former B&N CEO is free to seek a dismissal of Barnes & Noble’s counterclaim against him, but suggested it was a waste of time and effort. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CBA Changes Raise Questions, Concerns for the Future

Christian retailers and publishers are concerned about the future of the CBA and it’s annual trade show, UNITE, amid a new investor and changes to its leadership. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Borough Press buys debut by Charlotte Philby

HarperCollins' Borough Press has acquired world English language rights to a debut novel by Charlotte Philby, described as "an irresistible combination of espionage and domestic suspense". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Economist Stands By Steve Bannon Speaking Gig; Pledges “Rigorous Questioning”

Amid calls for a boycott and public pressure to follow The New Yorker in canceling a speaking gig the magazine booked for Steve Bannon, The Economist is standing by its decision to include the controversial former White House strategist in its upcoming Open Future Festival, citing the need to... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Five questions for... Lauren Child

Author, illustrator and Waterstones Children’s Laureate Lauren Child talks to us about her new book and balancing her workload.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google AMP beat Facebook Instant Articles, but publishers start to question AMP’s benefits

A new Chartbeat study found only one-third of publishers see clear evidence of a traffic increase from the fast-loading articles format. The post Google AMP beat Facebook Instant Articles, but publishers start to question AMP’s benefits appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Librarians Question Tor’s E-book Embargo

Librarians have been looking at the data and they say Macmillan’s recent claim that library ebook lending is having a “direct and adverse” impact on science fiction publisher Tor’s retail ebook sales appears to be more fiction than science. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Are We Asking the Wrong Questions About Magazines? Linda Thomas Brooks Thinks So

Although magazine media got plenty of attention earlier this year due to the blockbuster deals made by Meredith and Hearst to acquire Time Inc. and Rodale, respectively, as well as the ripple effects each deal caused, the months that followed were relatively quiet. And as the expression goes, no... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Greg James webchat – post your questions now

The Radio 1 DJ is about to take over the breakfast show – and will answer your questions in a live webchat from 12.30pm on Monday 13 August 11.46am BST The breakfast show host on BBC Radio 1 is one of the most talked-about jobs in the country, requiring sparkling banter unfeasibly early in the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four questions for...Liz Calder on The English Patient

On 8th July, Michael Ondaatje’s The English Patient was named the Golden Booker winner; the best novel to have won the prize in its 50-year history. Liz Calder, co-founder of Bloomsbury publishing, tells Natasha Onwuemezi how the business came to sign the book, and the reason for its enduring... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sean Spicer Takes Questions Again, This Time Peddling His Book

Sean Spicer, the former White House press secretary, signing a copy of his new book, “The Briefing,” this week. In interviews on his book tour, Mr. Spicer has acknowledged some fault for perpetuating falsehoods from the lectern. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2018-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Diaz denies all allegations against him in first media interview

Junot Diaz has conducted his first media interview since allegations of sexual impropriety against him surfaced, with the author saying he was “shocked” by the accusations whilst maintaining his innocence. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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