'Groundbreaking' Laura Bates investigation into online misogyny goes to S&S

Simon & Schuster UK has picked up a “ground-breaking” investigation from Everyday Sexism Project founder Laura Bates into the world of online misogyny. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-09 18:34:04 UTC ]
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4 Insights on Taking Cancelled Events Online

As brands scramble to reimagine their events in the wake of cancellations resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak, there is a resurgence of interest surrounding the virtual event space—one that looks a whole lot different than it did 10 years ago. Live broadcasts and on-demand content are... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-03-18 17:30:22 UTC ]
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Authors and publishers get creative as book launches are moved online

In response to the coronavirus outbreak and government advice to socially distance, authors, readers and booksellers are thinking of new, exciting and creative ways to launch their books and keep readers engaged after in-person-events get cancelled. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-18 11:27:40 UTC ]
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Independent bookstores survived the rise of online retail. Coronavirus poses bigger challenges.

Indie bookstores thrive on being part of a community. Now, they’re taking desperate action to stay in business amid “social distancing.” Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-03-17 15:49:08 UTC ]
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West Coast Literary Events Go Online

With book tours, festivals, conferences, and other literary events being canceled around the world due to COVID-19 concerns, the tech-friendly west coast literary community has begun creating digital events to keep authors and readers connected during the coming weeks of social distancing and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In Wake of Pandemic, the 2020 Texas Library Association Annual Conference Moves Online

Like many conferences, this year's TLA annual conference has been canceled due to concerns over the spread of Covid-19. But organizers say they will use the setback as an opportunity to up their virtual programming game, and vow to come back strong in San Antonio next year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Lynda La Plante | 'Bonnier have really encouraged me to get online, to go on Twitter and try new things'

Lynda La Plante's next novel for Bonnier UK sees the beloved crime writer set to reach new readers after the recent 'Widows' rework Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-12 16:52:09 UTC ]
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Laura Zigman’s ‘Separation Anxiety’ tackles middle-aged loneliness with a perfect mix of grief and humor

“Separation Anxiety” is a long-awaited comeback for this clever writer who hasn’t published a novel since “Piece of Work” in 2006. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-03-09 21:02:33 UTC ]
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Egmont snaps up new Laura Ellen Anderson series

Egmont has snapped up a new illustrated fiction series by Amelia Fang creator Laura Ellen Anderson. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-09 08:58:32 UTC ]
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Laura Lippman Finds Her Fighting Words

The crime novelist is leaving her comfort zone, and fiction, with her latest book. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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CollegeHumor Helped Shape Online Comedy. What Went Wrong?

The company grew from a scrappy startup to a digital media player. Now it’s clinging to life after mass layoffs. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2020-01-28 12:00:00 UTC ]
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An Illustrated Reading List of Groundbreaking Mixed-Media Literature

__________________________________ Nathan Holic’s mixed-media novel Bright Lights, Medium-Sized City is out now from Burrow Press. Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-01-27 09:48:59 UTC ]
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Laura Linney narrates audiobook of My Name is Lucy Barton

Penguin Random House Audio will publish an audiobook edition of the stage production of Elizabeth Strout’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel My Name is Lucy Barton (Viking) by the show’s star, Hollywood actress Laura Linney. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-10 15:27:10 UTC ]
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Wakefield indie to shut bricks and mortar bookshop and move focus online

Wakefield indie Rickaro Books will close its bricks and mortar bookshop in March and move its focus to its website selling rare and antique books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-07 01:28:46 UTC ]
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Online book festival to launch new genre events for 2020

Online book festival My Virtual Literary Festival (MyVLF) will launch a series of new festivals based on different genres later this year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-03 11:05:41 UTC ]
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Laura Redniss's Latest Depicts a Clash Over Sacred Land

The MacArthur fellow's newest work of visual nonfiction explores the conflict surrounding Oak Flat, Ariz., the Apache people, and copper mining. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-01-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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HQ buys 'groundbreaking' book from success coach DeWinter

HQ has bought the “groundbreaking” first book from executive success coach and social scientist Amanda DeWinter. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-17 13:37:10 UTC ]
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4 of the Best Free Holiday Short Stories Online About Season’s Drama

If you find the holidays more foreboding than cheerful, find someone to relate to in these 4 free holiday short stories available to read online. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-12-16 11:35:47 UTC ]
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TLS launches online bookshop with Monwell

The Times Literary Supplement has opened a new online shop selling books, prints of its covers and illustrations alongside branded merchandise. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-16 03:59:25 UTC ]
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Why TV Networks May Be Afraid of Investigative Stories

his has been the autumn of discontent for investigative TV journalists. Ronan Farrow’s bestselling book “Catch and Kill” detailed his Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2019-12-02 18:00:13 UTC ]
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