Gems and Gaffes: Romance Novels 2019–2020

The ecstasy, and occasional agony, of trying to get the historical details right. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]

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Finalists announced for 2019 New Zealand Book Awards

The field of finalists for the NZ Book awards has been whittled down to 16 top picks. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2019-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Who's Pete Townshend announces debut novel, The Age of Anxiety

Musician says his tale of the ‘dark art of creativity’ is part of a magnum opus that will eventually combine fiction with opera and installation art The Who’s lead guitarist Pete Townshend has announced his debut novel The Age of Anxiety, an “extended meditation on manic genius and the dark art... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Adeyemi, Turpin Win Top Award at 2019 Audies

The big award at the 24th Annual Audie Awards, for Audiobook of the Year, went to 'Children of Blood and Bone' (Macmillan Audio), written by Tomi Adeyemi and narrated by Bahni Turpin. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One Book, One New York Announces All-Women 2019 Shortlist

Now in its third year, and in partnership with BuzzFeed Book Club, this year’s five finalists are titles all written by women. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury pre-empts Binder's family-inspired Second World War novel

Bloomsbury UK and US have both pre-empted on the first novel by award-winning short fiction writer L Annette Binder, inspired by her own family’s experience under the Third Reich. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Briefcase 2019: What U.S. Agencies Will Be Selling at the London Book Fair

PW's London Briefcase highlights top titles that publishers will be touting at this year's London Book Fair, set for March 12-14 at Olympia London. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair 2019: Keeping the Momentum Going

Despite political uncertainty, publishers head to the London Book Fair with a sense of stability. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 1, 2019

Among the week's headlines: a new bill in California aims to strengthen consumer privacy protections; in Texas, school librarians have been cut out of a bill providing educators with a long overdue pay raise; and in a major development, the University of California has terminated its Elsevier... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of March 4, 2019

Paul Rudnick writes a gay romance, 'New York Times' reporter Jeffrey Gettleman’s chronicle of a missionary’s death goes to Holt, Overlook buys the first novel in English by a Kurdish woman, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weidenfeld & Nicolson lands 'gorgeously complex' Agar debut novel

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has landed the "gorgeously complex" debut novel from Haleh Agar. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ten-strong shortlist revealed for the YA Book Prize 2019

Macmillan Children’s Books, Scholastic and Walker Books have two titles apiece on the shortlist for the YA Book Prize 2019, which includes books by the award’s inaugural winner Louise O’Neill, as well as Juno Dawson, Laura Dockrill and début author Muhammad Khan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Books Category Bestsellers, February 24, 2019

The bestselling Apple Books in fiction and literature, mysteries and thrillers, health, mind & body, and more for the week ended February 24, 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: March 4, 2019

In its fifth week on sale, ‘Maid’ by Stephanie Land debuts at #19 in hardcover nonfiction. Plus Darria Long Gillespie’s ‘Mom Hacks’ enjoys some southern hospitality, and James Patterson’s ‘The Chef,’ first released in an interactive, condensed format, pubs in print. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Headline snaps up Bradley's debut novel Thirty

Headline has snapped up the "hilarious and insightful" debut novel by Christina Bradley about a woman who goes on 30 dates in as many days. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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H&S signs crime novel debut by journalist Shindler in two-book deal

Hodder & Stoughton has signed the debut crime novel by broadcast journalist Will Shindler in a two-book deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Licensing Hotline: February 28, 2019

Read on for news about Sesame Workshop's recently signed licensees, Lerner and Skyhorse; Little Hippo's license from Disney for augmented reality titles; a new licensing program to support 'Where's Spot?'; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Momo is basically 2019’s answer to viral chain mail

Momo is the latest viral hoax, but it taps at something that’s been around for decades. Have you heard about Momo? Odds are you have, if you’ve ever perused this awful place we call the internet. For the serenely unaware, the “Momo Challenge” is purported to be a series of viral online videos... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2019-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On Dogs and the Unique Hell of Writing Novels

Jen Beagin, author of 'Vacuum in the Dark,' on the long, winding path of writing two novels with the same protagonist. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book and Screen Week Names 2019 CAMEO Award Shortlists

'Books remain an extraordinarily rich source of material for some of this year’s most celebrated films, TV programs, theater productions and audio downloads,' says London Book Fair's director, Jacks Thomas. The post London Book and Screen Week Names 2019 CAMEO Award Shortlists appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Daring Works' Fêted at 2019 PEN America Literary Awards

This year's ceremony, held at New York University's Skirball Center and conferred for the first time to a sold-out house, saw debut and women writers have a particularly strong year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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