Today, the British Academy announced the winner of the 2024 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding, which “celebrates exceptional research and the role of non-fiction in bringing to light new perspectives on global histories and cultural identity.” This year’s winner is Ross Perlin’s Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues. “Language […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
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If you want to understand the power map of the publishing industry, just look at this event’s floor plan. Continue reading at The New York Times
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“Interior design’s aim is to make reading easy. It creates order out of chaos and bestows authority (warranted or not) on an author’s words.” On book design beyond the cover. | Lit Hub Art The accidental icon Lyn Slater on style, rebellion, and aging with attitude. | Lit Hub Memoir What do Leo... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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From a sold-out rights center of more than 500 tables and across the fair, London Book Fair organizers report highlighted rights deals. The post Rights Deals Highlighted by London Book Fair’s Organizers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Romance authors Kennedy Ryan and Lyla Sage follow their popular series openers with strong sophomore entries. Plus Brandon Sanderson’s latest Kickstarter success hits our list, and YA author Amy Tintera makes her adult—and Good Morning American Book Club—debut. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Three books out this week explore the science behind aging, paranormal phenomena, and our solar system. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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With a strong program and solid registration numbers, excitement is running high for the 2024 Public Library Association Conference, set for April 3–5 in Columbus, Ohio. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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DEI, leadership, literacy, and, of course, defending and the freedom to read are among the themes represented in a strong PLA 2024 professional program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Among the week's headlines: ALA reports that book bans are still surging; the end has come for ALA's LibLearnX; a shocking escalation in a battle over the freedom to read at an Alabama library; and a handy roundup of state legislation designed to protect libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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The widely applauded AI Act gets its anticipated EU parliament approval during the run of London Book Fair. The post AI at London Book Fair: European Publishers Cheer the EU Act’s Passage appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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London Book Fair is the launch point for a new five-organization international statement on freedom of expression and publishing. The post London Book Fair Thursday: A Freedom Statement appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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In a release, ALA officials said that 4,240 unique book titles were reported challenged in schools and libraries in 2023, a stunning 65% increase over 2022, when 2,571 unique titles were targeted for censorship. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Which cookbook or foodie memoir would you like your book club to discuss and make the food from? Continue reading at Book Riot
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The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 17, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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A final workstream in the Publishing 2030 Accelerator project publishes its findings on London Book Fair's second day, as CFOs are introduced to the concept. The post Sustainability at London Book Fair: The ‘Publishing 2030 Accelerator’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Arroyo, who founded CamCat in 2018 and published more than 100 titles, died on February 26 after a fall. Editorial director Helga Schier said that no decisions will be made about CamCat's leadership until Arroyo's estate is settled. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Libraries across the U.S. are struggling to cover the cost of e-books, which have grown in popularity Continue reading at ABC News
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The measurement industry is at an inflection point. In 2021, measurement giant Nielsen lost its third-party accreditation from the Media Rating Council after the company admitted to undercounting audiences, which could've translated to hundreds of millions of dollars in... Continue reading at AdWeek
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