Hachette UK and Bonnier Books UK furlough 10% of workers

Both Hachette UK and Bonnier Books UK have revealed they are furloughing roughly 10% of their overall workforces.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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My Job in 5: Laure Deprez, editor, Jacaranda Books

This week Laure Deprez, editor, Jacaranda Books talks about her role and gives advice for those looking for a job in books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Hygge – the Danish art of living cosily – on its way to UK bookshops

A range of titles celebrating this hard-to-translate aspect of the country’s culture is being lined up to tap the appetite for all things NordicForget the bloody crime novels of Henning Mankell and Jo Nesbø and the bleak crime television of The Bridge and The Killing. The latest Scandinavian... Continue reading at The Guardian

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The Audio Book Is Eligible

To listen to the Audio Book Club discussion of Eligible, click the arrow on the player below. Continue reading at Slate

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Full Circle: BookCon Takes the Books to the Fans

'Storytelling and pop culture collide,' says the teaser on the New York Comic Con 2016 Web site. And that's just the way these fans like it. BookCon leaves the trade-show floor and heads for the fans. The post Full Circle: BookCon Takes the Books to the Fans appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Sales of Zoella book club titles surge on Amazon

The eight books announced yesterday (8th June) as part of Zoella’s bookclub have rocketed on Amazon UK, with sales of one – The Potion Diaries by Amy Alward (Simon & Schuster Children’s) – increasing more than 11,000%. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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New App, Litsy, Aims To Be the Instagram of Books

New app provides a social platform for talking about, sharing, and reviewing books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: June 10, 2016

B&N readies a new concept location in D.C.; Canada’s oldest LGBTQ bookstore relocating; a former Cleveland bookstore could get a new lease in a one-time funeral home; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Virgin to publish 'sweary' colouring-in books

Virgin Books is publishing three "sweary" colouring books "of colourful language" from self-published author James Alexander. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Zoella reveals first WHS book club titles

Zoella has officially launched her book club with WH Smith, revealing eight titles from Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell to All The Bright Places by Jennifer Niven. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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S&S's Books and the City to host submissions day

Simon & Schuster UK's online community of women's fiction, Books and the City, is to host a Digital Originals submission day on 15th July. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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New Harry Potter Book Among Booksellers' Summer Picks

Booksellers report strong sales heading into summer, with the highly anticipated new Harry Potter book among the titles tipped to make it a busy season. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ALA 2016: Librarians Say Patrons Are Mostly Satisfied with E-Book Service

As librarians and publishers prepare for the 2016 ALA Annual Conference, an informal PW survey offers an interesting snapshot of public library purchasing trends. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Sarah Crossan: 'I thought One was a niche book'

Sarah Crossan on winning the YA Book Prize 2016, writing her winning novel One (Bloomsbury Children's) and her future projects. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Book Deals: Week of June 13, 2016

NBA finalist Gail Godwin sells her latest, vegan chef and restaurateur Chloe Coscarelli moves houses for her new cookbook, Amelia’s Notebook creator Marissa Moss sells her adult debut, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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WIRED Book Club: Getting Up to Speed With the Challenging Ancillary Justice

It's our first week chatting about Ann Leckie's Ancillary Justice, and we're a little confused---which is great. The post WIRED Book Club: Getting Up to Speed With the Challenging Ancillary Justice appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

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Booksellers See Rise in Ali Book Sales

The sad news of Muhammad Ali's death, which broke late last week, has resulted in publishers rushing to get their new Ali titles into stores, and a run on available backlist titles about the iconic boxer and activist. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rakuten to close UK marketplace

Rakuten will close its UK marketplace website in August following a review of its European operations. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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SILICON VALLEY: ​Ellen Pao signs book deal to detail tech's 'toxic culture'

SILICON VALLEY — Ellen Pao, who rocked Silicon Valley with a gender discrimination lawsuit against Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers last year, signed a book deal that will detail her experiences with the tech industry’s “toxic culture.” Pao’s memoir, titled “Reset,” was acquired by the... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

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Six Wellington finalists for the 2016 children's book awards

There are six creative Wellingtonians among the finalists of the 2016 NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, announced on Wednesday. Continue reading at Stuff

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National Book Foundation Names Two New Board Members

The National Book Foundation has appointed Cheryl Cohen Effron and Jennifer Rudolph Walsh to its board of directors, which has grown to include 22 members. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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