Haig rights sell into 21 countries

Matt Haig’s new novel How to Stop Time (Canongate) has so far been licensed for release in 21 countries. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jean Paré, Best-Selling ‘Everyday’ Cookbook Author, Dies at 95

With easy-to-follow recipes developed in her native Canada, she became one of the world’s top cookbook authors, publishing more than 30 million copies. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-01-09 20:19:55 UTC ]
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Joyce Meskis, Bookseller Who Defended Readers’ Rights, Dies at 80

Her Denver bookstore, the Tattered Cover, was among the country’s best, and she often found herself in the midst of First Amendment fights. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-01-07 20:10:30 UTC ]
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America’s Public Libraries Reflect the Systematic Failures and Social Inequality of Our Country

Growing up, the library was not just Amanda Oliver’s favorite place but also her “first beloved destination, first embodied center… it was absolutely sacred.” However, soon after Oliver began her career as a librarian at a Title I school and then in the D.C. public library system, she witnessed... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2023-01-05 12:00:00 UTC ]
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What Does a Midlife Autism Diagnosis Mean for Matt Haig?

Soon after “The Midnight Library” became a best seller, the British author learned something about himself. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-01-05 10:00:17 UTC ]
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21 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books to Look Forward to in 2023

It was truly difficult to narrow down 2023’s science fiction and fantasy offerings, and even this list feels like an overabundance. But how could I not highlight alien abduction road trip comedies, time travel nostalgia trips, shadowy secret societies, and surprise standalones from some of my... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-01-04 14:41:06 UTC ]
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By the Book: Rick Rubin Wants You to Read Sherlock Holmes Before You’re 21

“The earlier the better,” says the record producer and author of the forthcoming book “The Creative Act: A Way of Being.” “The stories are engaging and they train readers to look deeply into all they see. A great primer for awareness practice.” Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-12-29 10:00:20 UTC ]
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Top-selling Canadian cookbook author Jean Paré dies in Edmonton at age 95

Jean Paré, a farm girl from a small village in rural Alberta, and who gained worldwide fame for her Company's Coming cookbook series, has died. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2022-12-27 15:54:46 UTC ]
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Italian Publishers Host an Airy Rights Center in Rome

'Independent publishers make up the soul of the book world, and I felt that strongly here.' Industry pros rave about rights meetings in Rome. The post Italian Publishers Host an Airy Rights Center in Rome appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-12-09 22:55:39 UTC ]
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Paramount pulls offer to sell Simon & Schuster to Penguin Random House

After a judge blocked the sale of Simon & Schuster to Penguin Random House, S&S parent company Paramount pulls its sale offer and declines to appeal. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Arabic Language Centre Issues Rights Grants, Signs UAEU Agreement

Publishing houses in 16 countries are to benefit from the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre's 'Spotlight on Rights' grants. The post Arabic Language Centre Issues Rights Grants, Signs UAEU Agreement appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-21 14:41:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 21, 2022

The pick of our favorite books coming out this week include new titles by E.J. Copperman, Allie Rowbottom, and Tony Tetro and Giampiero Ambrosi. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of November 21, 2022

The editor-in-chief of Electric Literature sells a debut novel to Random House, Europa takes on a novel by the director of the Turin Book Fair, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: November 21, 2022

Tracy Wolff lands at #3 on our children’s fiction list with 'Charm,' her latest YA vampire romance. Plus Lysa TerKeurst sets 'Good Boundaries and Goodbyes,' and BookTok anoints a new bestseller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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TikTok to sell books directly to users via marketplace

To further capitalise on the popularity of BookTok the social media giant will let users purchase titles through partnerships with publishers and retailersTikTok has proved to be a hugely successful way to promote books in recent years, with publishers attributing the popularity of books such as... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-11-17 16:49:24 UTC ]
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Review: ‘The Year of Magical Thinking’ Gets Joan Didion’s Intention Just Right

A play based on the writer’s memoir about the death of her husband, in its first New York revival, goes small to powerful effect. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-11-02 23:00:05 UTC ]
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The Art of the Hand-Sell: 31 Spooky, Eerie, and Uncanny Books for Halloween

Is there anything scarier than not knowing what great book you’re going to read next? Big love to the booksellers at Exile in Bookville (Chicago, IL), Raven Book Store (Lawrence, KS), Copper Dog Books (Beverly, MA), and The Haunted Bookshop (Iowa City, IA) for their generous recommendations.... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-10-31 08:59:42 UTC ]
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What the Creator of ‘Watchmen’ Gets Right About Superhero Fans

Comic book writer Alan Moore has been saying for years that fans need to critique their dark heroes. He has a point—but only kinda. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2022-10-29 11:00:00 UTC ]
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So How Did It Go? Literary Rights Pros on Frankfurt 2022

Literary agents and rights directors describe the 2022 Frankfurt Book Fair with phrases like 'splendid,' 'beautiful,' and 'exhilarating'. The post So How Did It Go? Literary Rights Pros on Frankfurt 2022 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-10-25 16:36:14 UTC ]
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At Frankfurt, Sharjah’s Rights Connection Awards Name First Shortlist

The new Connection Awards honor rights professionals in two categories: at a publishing house and at a translation rights agency. The post At Frankfurt, Sharjah’s Rights Connection Awards Name First Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Lit Hub Daily: October 21, 2022

The art of pornography: Steven Heller recalls being arrested, as a minor, for his art direction on the underground sex paper Screw. | Lit Hub Memoir “Every woman who enjoys horror films has at some point felt the need to explain herself.” Elizabeth Horkley revisits Kier-La Janisse’s House of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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