Today, the National Book Foundation announced the longlist for the 2020 National Book Award for Nonfiction. The National Book Awards, created in 1950, is the most prestigious literary prize in the United States, rewarding quality and cogent writing. This year’s longlist features a mix of debut works and veteran writers who address sociopolitical issues, history, […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
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This week: the latest from Jhumpa Lahiri, plus A. O. Scott on how to think about art. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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While the Amazon-owned online retailer’s first major step into Australia means more competition, it’s not all doom and gloom for independent booksellersHead down Brunswick Street in Fitzroy and walk towards the neon lights until you see the words “Totally Weird Shit” on an awning. Walk through... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2016-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder is set to publish a new "thought-provoking" and "life-affirming" novel from Jodi Picoult entitled Small Great Things. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Kids goes to ‘Zero’ for Prendergast and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alexander Chee’s lyrical, disturbing first novel Edinburgh was quietly published in 2001 by an independent press. The novel drew praise, was re-released by Picador, and marked Chee as an important emerging voice. He went on to write essays and criticism while struggling with his second novel. Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2016-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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To listen to the Audio Book Club discussion of A Manual for Cleaning Women, click the arrow on the player below. Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2016-02-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Egmont, Andersen Press and Simon & Schuster each have three books on the longlist for this year’s Branford Boase award. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BBC Books has reissued seven classic Doctor Who novelisations from the original range by Target Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Who said that dedicated e-readers were dead? Certainly not Amazon. It's rolling out a major Kindle reader update that breathes new life into your e-paper experience. The most conspicuous improvement is a brand new home screen that highlights your... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2016-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon-owned online retailer the Book Depository is to expand in Australia, adding more than 25,000 titles to its offer. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Johanna Basford is set to publish two new colouring books in 2016 with Virgin Books, a division of Ebury at Penguin Random House UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Elsevier's not-for-profit Elsevier Foundation has committed an annual contribution of $1m to a series of new programmes to run through to 2018, including one to encourage diversity in science, technology and medicine and another to promote science research in developing countries. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After three years of cold calls to publishers, BitLit has found traction with ebook bundling and expanded into audiobooks with distributor Findaway. The post BitLit and Shelfie at Three Years: Cold Calling From Canada appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Atlantic takes Magazine of the Year, New York wins four, and David Granger gets a standing ovation. The post Ellie Award Winners Honored in 50th Anniversary Event appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2016-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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While the focus was primarily on the offerings for adult readers among the 625 booksellers attending this year's Winter Institute, children's publishers and authors also took their turns in the limelight at the annual gathering of publishers' reps, authors, and booksellers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-books are making a big difference to the reading habits of young children, particularly boys Continue reading at BBC World
[ BBC World | 2016-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) implemented new BISAC subject headings for young adult titles, providing new opportunities for sales, awards tracking, and understanding the audience for these titles. The post BISG Implements New Subject Headings for Young Adult Books appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Good afternoon! There’s nothing more exciting, in journalism, than when reality confounds your expectations in ways that make you feel genuinely afraid for the future of the world. That’s what’s happening in the Republican primary race, where pundits who dismissed Donald Trump as a clown are... Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2016-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nisid Hajari, an author at independent publisher Amberley Publishing, has won the $5,000 2016 William E Colby Award for his book, Midnight’s Furies: The Deadly Legacy of India’s Partition. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The latest report from the Association of American Publishers has revealed adult book revenues in the US shot up 2.9% for the first three quarters of 2015 - and up more than 7% in September - while children's and YA takings for the period dipped slightly. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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