Glenn Close reflects on her 7th Oscar nomination and that ‘spontaneous’ Globes speech

Glenn Close scored her seventh Oscar nomination for her lead performance in “The Wife.” The Sony Pictures Classics drama sees Close playing Joan Castleman, the accommodating spouse of an acclaimed Nobel Prize-winning author. With six prior nods, for “The World According to Garp” (1982), “The Big... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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Pazdur Up at Zondervan Reflective

Ryan Pazdur, previously associate publisher and executive editor, has been promoted to v-p and publisher of HarperCollins Christian’s Zondervan Reflective imprint as well as the Study Resources publishing program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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CWA Daggers cash prizes return as authors allowed to self-nominate

The Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) Daggers will award cash prizes again after more than a decade, with the rules also changing to allow authors to nominate their own books.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-01 00:27:57 UTC ]
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Richard Charkin: Reflections Following His 48th Frankfurt Book Fair

The phrasemaking of politicians and publishers can have parallels. Richard Charkin muses on 'a terrific show' at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2021. The post Richard Charkin: Reflections Following His 48th Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-10-26 16:52:23 UTC ]
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A World of Wonder: Close-up on Amal Karzai

The winner of the 2020 U.S. Key Colors Illustrators Competition chats about her evolution as an artist. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Doing the Inner Work: Close-up on Dhonielle Clayton and Sona Charaipotra

Clayton and Charaipotra—whose latest novel, The Rumor Game, about the diverse students at D.C.’s upscale Foxham Prep, will be published in March of 2022—spoke to PW about writing believable teen characters, the damaging impact of rumors, and the excitement of seeing their work evolve. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Closing the loop

In order to make a substantial. lasting change to the sustainability of the trade, we must create a circular economy focused on book reuse and resale Continue reading at The Bookseller

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How Oscar Wilde evolved from poet and playwright to symbol of martyrdom and individualism

‘Oscar: A Life,’ by Matthew Sturgis, delivers a thorough assessment of Wilde on the occasion of his birthday this month Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-13 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Books in the Media: le Carré's last dominates reviews to close career in style

John le Carré's final novel Silverview (Viking) dominated the review pages this week, picking up mentions from the Sunday Times, Times, Guardian, Financial Times, Sunday Telegraph, the i and the Scotsman.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-11 06:20:33 UTC ]
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Mystery and Imagination: Close-up on Melinda Leigh

Bestselling author Leigh chatted with PW about her latest novel in the Bree Taggert series, Right Behind Her, and writing believable narratives with enticing, gut-punching mysteries that keep readers up at night. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Truth Is in the Cards: Close-up on Varian Johnson

A young man learns complex lessons both in life and at the card table in Johnson's lastest, Playing the Cards You're Dealt. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Begum reflects on Lit in Colour’s first year as initiative looks to push systemic change

Launched a year ago in a collaboration between Penguin Random House and The Runnymede Trust, Lit in Colour seeks to make the books taught in classrooms more representative of modern life in Britain Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-17 18:08:18 UTC ]
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Fearsome Fall: Close-up on 'The Autumnal'

Bestselling author Daniel Kraus and artist Chris Shehan talk about collaborating on The Autumnal, a graphic novel from Nightfall, the dedicated horror imprint from Vault Comics. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Lavery nominated as Edinburgh's next Makar

Poet and playwright Hannah Lavery has been nominated as Edinburgh's new Makar, or poet laureate. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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New Universes for Young Readers: Close-up on Wonderbound

The new comics and graphic novels imprint from Vault Comics aims to deliver fantasy, sci-fi, and horror stories to middle grade and tween readers. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Aaliya’s Books Closes Amid Beirut’s Economic and Political Crisis

Aaliya's Books, a much-loved Beirut bookstore named for a character in a Rabih Alameddine novel, has lost the battle to stay open—for now. The post Aaliya’s Books Closes Amid Beirut’s Economic and Political Crisis appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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A Bridge to the Past: Close-up on Trisha R. Thomas

An author’s historical fiction novel connects the past with the present. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Shadow Work: Close-up on Victor Methos

An author of atmospheric murder mysteries examines the dark side of human nature. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Children’s book and illustration magazine Scoop closes

Children’s book and illustration magazine Scoop has closed and its owner Curious Publishing has ceased trading. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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David Archuleta’s Kids’ Book Reflects His Life

The Christian singer and songwriter’s 'My Little Prayer,’ is about longing to belong -- at any age -- and God’s unexpected answers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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