From the Archive: March 30, 1998

This summer, the courts will rule on Bertelsmann subsidiary PRH’s planned purchase of Simon & Schuster. But 24 years ago, the industry was agape over Bertelsmann’s acquisition of Random House. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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New Novels Ruled in March

All three titles at the top of France’s fiction bestseller list for March are new to the chart. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, March 29, 2015

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, children & teens, and more for the week ended March 29, 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Industry Stocks: March Performances

After the stock prices of all 13 companies on the Publishers Weekly Stock Index rose in February, there was much more of a split verdict in March, when prices rose at seven companies but fell at six. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending March 27, 2015

The potential fragility of new bookstore ventures was driven home when two-year-old Granada Books in Santa Barbara announced that it needs $50,000 to stay open. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air March 27, 2015: Annie Cohen-Solal

Annie Cohen-Solal, author of 'Mark Rothko: Toward the Light in the Chapel' (Yale University Press, 9780300182040) will appear on PBS's 'Charlie Rose' on Friday. March 27. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Spirituality and Religion Books, March 25, 2015

Rachel Held Evans offers astute reflections on faith; biologist Jerry Coyne argues that science has made religion obsolete. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Short Takes: News on Spirituality and Religion Publishing, March 25, 2015

New books coming from Templeton Prize laureate; awards for books on preaching; CBA moves to new offices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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International Hot Book Properties: Week of March 24, 2015

In this week's column, the concentration camp memoir from a French actress goes global; an Iranian punk rocker's posthumous novel draws buzz; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending March 20, 2015

Lhooq Books opens, while Sparta Books marks its 50th anniversary. And Independent Bookstore Day (May 2) moves forward with a new interactive map. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, March 15, 2015

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, children & teens, and more for the week ended March 15, 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Licensing Hotline: March 17

DHX Brands and its licensing-agency division Copyright Promotions Licensing Group have signed Penguin Young Readers Group as the publishing licensee for the preschool TV series 'Ella the Elephant,' based on the books by Carmela and Steven D'Amico. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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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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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 16, 2015

This week: Ayn Rand's connection to the 2008 financial collapse, America's youngest serial killer, and a modern retelling of "Madame Bovary." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending March 13, 2015

Two bookstores changed hands this week—Main Street Books in Davidson, N.C., and Partners Village in Westport, Mass. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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News Briefs: Week of March 16, 2015

Bookstore sales dipped in January and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Spirituality and Religion Books of Note, March 2015

Garry Wills's latest book on the Catholic Church is among notable spirituality and religion titles releasing in March. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Spirituality and Religion Books, March 11, 2015

Theologian Harvey Cox offers simple advice on reading the complex Bible; Pope Francis ponders Jesus and the life of faith. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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International Hot Book Properties: Week of March 9, 2015

In this week's column, a backlist Dutch thriller sees new life after a movie adaptation; a Mexican debut novel with a bizarre culinary twist draws publisher in the U.K.; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 9, 2015

This week: Erik Larson's account of the 'Lusitania,' and a coming-of-age novel about a girl...who's also a cannibal. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending March 6, 2015

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