From the Archive: April 8, 2002

Twenty years ago, Oprah Winfrey ended the first incarnation of Oprah’s Book Club, which made its authors instant bestsellers. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 13, 2015

This week: our future in space, Chigozie Obioma's wonderful debut novel, and new Amelia Gray. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, April 5, 2015

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended April 5, 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Upload: Your tech news briefing for Thursday, April 9

Facebook’s cred is still intact with teens, survey saysA Pew Research survey has found that Facebook is the most popular social network among teens, debunking the notion that it was losing ground among the younger generation. While 71 percent of all teens surveyed use Facebook, 41 percent said... Continue reading at PC World

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Seeing Stars: Top Spirituality and Religion Book Reviews, April 2015

A lyrical consideration of finding God in everyday experiences, and a story of evolving from the 'crusader complex' to a more considered faith are among PW's spirituality and religion picks for April. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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International Hot Book Properties: Week of April 6, 2015

A John Green-like debut novel from France draws international buyers; the memoir by a once-illiterate Colombian artist gets set as a future Penguin Classic; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air April 7, 2015: Dan Buettner

Dan Buettner, author of 'The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World’s Healthiest People' (National Geographic, 9781426211928), will appear on NBC's 'Nightly News' on Tuesday, April 7. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air April 6, 2015: Gene Baur and Lorraine Bracco

Gene Baur, author of 'Living the Farm Sanctuary Life' (Rodale, 9781623364892) will appear on 'The Daily Show' on Monday, April 6. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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April 2015: Top Reviews of Self-Published Books from BlueInk Review

Our April 2015 selection of reviews from BlueInk Review, a service which reviews self-published books. The post April 2015: Top Reviews of Self-Published Books from BlueInk Review appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 6, 2015

This week: Larry Kramer's epic novel 30 years in the making, new Ann Packer, and the life of a "New Yorker" copyeditor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending April 3, 2015

Despite several store closings, independent bookstores continue to open in greater numbers, like B&F Books in West New York, N.J. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of April 6, 2015

Berkley lands indie sensation for seven figures and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Trade revels in April Fools' tricks

Publishers and bookshops around the world got into the spirit of April Fools' Day today (April 1st), with a number of spoof announcements and unbelievable inventions. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Publishing Industry Antics on April Fools

Books are a serious business, but the publishing industry had a little fun on April 1 to commemorate April Fools' Day. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Spirituality and Religion On-Sale Calendar: April 2015

Notable spirituality and religion titles in April include a new book from Pope Francis and the latest self-help from perennial bestseller Joyce Meyer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Cookbooks Preview, April 2015

An ode to vegetables from a pioneer of the snout-to-tail movement, a culinary tour of the West Coast, and other titles to watch next month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Politico to launch in Europe in April with more than 40 journalists

Joint venture between US site and Axel Springer will also publish 30,000-copy print edition in Brussels, London, Paris and BerlinThe European arm of Politico will go live online on 21 April with more than 40 journalists spread across the continent as the US media outlet aims to fulfil its... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, March 8, 2015

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, children & teens, and more for the week ended March 8, 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The publications of the elegant Doves Press Bible: from the archive, 10 March 1904

The second volume of the five-volume Doves Press Bible has just appeared. Printed on a hand press and using an elegant and simple typeface, red initial letters are the only decoration in the book Nothing is so sad, writes Mr. Charles Rowley, as to see the finest things lost or obscured to us.... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, February 8, 2015

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, children & teens, and more for the week ended February 8, 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Virago Press gives women writers a voice: from the archive, 26 January 1981

Carmen Callil’s publishing company has set about proving that there are many excellent but neglected women writers well worth publishing and reprintingMore women than men buy books; more women read books and more women write books, especially novels, and they always have. Yet women writers are... Continue reading at The Guardian

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