Gaiman, Pullman support Cover Kids Books campaign

Neil Gaiman, Philip Pullman, Chris Riddell and Malorie Blackman are amongst more than 500 people who have signed an open letter calling for more children’s book coverage in newspapers. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bawden children’s books to become Virago classics

Virago will this year publish three Nina Bawden children’s books as part of its Virago Modern Classics (VMC) range. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wales Book of the Year awards under review

Literature Wales is currently reviewing the Wales Book of the Year awards, with a statement on its future expected before the end of the week, the BBC has reported. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Notes: Firebrand Buys Canada’s Enthrill Assets, HarperCollins Withdraws Crowley Book

Ebook distributor Enthrill is acquired by Firebrand; HarperCollins halts digital sales of a Trump appointee's book amid plagiarism allegations. The post International Notes: Firebrand Buys Canada’s Enthrill Assets, HarperCollins Withdraws Crowley Book appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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George R R Martin: 'sixth GoT book could be out this year'

George R R Martin has said he has “made progress” on the sixth Game of Thrones book, The Winds of Winter, and thinks it will be published this year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Clemson-Alabama Thriller Fails to Rewrite Ratings Record Books

It was perhaps the most riveting college football title game since the fabled USC-Texas tilt in the 2006 Rose Bowl, and yet Monday night's bruising Clemson-Alabama thriller failed to make a dent in the record books.Clemson's last-second (literally) come-from-behind victory over the Crimson Tide... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Pulls Book by a Trump Pick After Plagiarism Report

Monica Crowley, a conservative columnist and TV personality who was chosen by President-elect Trump for a high-ranking communications role at the National Security Council, departing Trump Tower in December. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2017-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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JK Rowling and Joe Wicks powered 2016 surge in UK book sales

Helped by Harry Potter and the hit fitness guru, year on year takings to December rose sharply to £1.59bnRetail sales struggled in 2016, but JK Rowling cast a spell strong enough to power sales towards a magical £1.6bn during the year, a rise of almost 5% on 2015, according to the latest annual... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free Speech Follow-Up: Publishing Associations Support Simon & Schuster

The Association of American Publishers, the Authors Guild, and the American Booksellers Association voice their support of Simon & Schuster on Milo Yiannopoulos book The post Free Speech Follow-Up: Publishing Associations Support Simon & Schuster appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NBCC Launches Fellowship for Emerging Book Critics

The National Book Critics Circle is launching the NBCC Emerging Critics Fellowship to develop and nurture emerging book critics with training and guidance for one year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four Books for the Broken-Hearted

Religion publishers aim to mend broken hearts this season with new books that inject spirituality into the healing process. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brexit book to be sent to all UK politicians

A book warning about the dangers of Brexit is to be sent to every elected national politician in the UK following the success of an impromptu fundraising campaign set up by a reader. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of January 9, 2017

A Spanish graphic novel satire of Donald Trump and a samurai novel set in 1614 are among the books selling across multiple territories currently. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book by Trayvon Martin's parents to Jacaranda

Jacaranda Books is to publish a memoir by the parents of teenager Trayvon Martin who was fatally shot in Florida by a neighbourhood watch volunteer in 2012. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blink signs book about Daniel Morgan's 1987 murder

Blink Publishing, part of Bonnier Publishing, has signed a deal to release a book about the murder of Daniel Morgan in 1987. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Essential Books for Parents of Transgender Children

Laurie Frankel, author of the heartwarming new novel 'This Is How It Always Is,' picks 10 books for parents of transgender children. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The adult coloring book fad may be over

Barnes & Noble Inc. posted its first decline in holiday sales in three years, hurt by a downturn in the coloring-book category, bringing another sign that the Christmas season wasn't kind to retailers. Same-store sales sank 9.1 percent for the nine-week holiday period, the New York-based... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Rose Again in 2016

Unit sales of print books rose 3.3% in 2016 over the previous year, making it the third-straight year of print growth. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Milo Yiannopoulos Book May Not Be Coming To a Store Near You

Many booksellers said they don't plan to stock the forthcoming Milo Yiannopoulos book, but will special order it for customers who request it. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bookseller unites trade and book awards

The Bookseller has acquired The British Book Awards, also known as the Nibbies, from the estate of Publishing News founder and editor Fred Newman. The deal means that in 2017 The Bookseller will run a unified book awards event for the first time since 2004, when the British Book Awards split... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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