Future unclear for Blinkbox books

The future of Blinkbox books is unclear following the sale of Blinkbox movies to TalkTalk today (8th January). Tesco's trading statement for the 19 weeks to 3rd January revealed that Blinkbox had been sold to mobile and internet company TalkTalk, as mooted at the end of December. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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The best gifts for book lovers in 2024

There are few things better in life than getting lost in a good book — as any book lover will tell you. We have a few heavy readers on staff at Engadget and we all have opinions on the gadgets and subscriptions we think make the experience of reading even better. There are gift ideas here for... Continue reading at Engadget

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The Best Chapter Book Series for Kids Who Love Adventures

Get ready for young adventurers with adorable puppy friends, in orbit, and even at magical schools. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Book Publicity Is a Call to Action for Bev Rivero

The senior publicist at the New Press finds working for an indie press with a social justice focus particularly rewarding professionally, politically, and personally. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of November 18, 2024

Red Tower takes prolific romance writer Devney Perry’s spicy new romantasy, S&S lands a memoir by major Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Future Is Bilingual, Say These Children’s Publishers

Lil’ Libros, Bitty Bao, and Gloo Books publish board books and picture books that celebrate global identities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Opening Day Programs at Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair

The Shanghai Children's Book Fair expects 45,000 visitors and opens its professional programming organized in cooperation with the Bologna Book Fair. The post Opening Day Programs at Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for November 14, 2024

Death on a doomed ship, historical fiction from the Hundred Years' War, our relationship with the natural world, and more of today's best book deals Continue reading at Book Riot

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Black Garnet Books in St. Paul Finds a Buyer

Minnesota's first Black woman–owned indie bookstore has changed hands five months after owner Dionne Sims announced that she intended to sell. The new owner—a self-described artist, academic, and an activist—will identify herself at an open house event at the store next week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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U.K. Author Cynthia Murphy Lands Three-Book Deal with Delacorte

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The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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A Year of Giving Away Banned Books in Florida

Florida is one the most diverse and fastest growing states in the United States. It is also, tragically, the epicenter of book banning in America. Thousands of books have been banned from public schools and libraries in an attempt to silence dissenting voices that explore the experiences of... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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The coffee table book of Apple Music's Best 100 Albums will set you back $450

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