Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Wed, 23/02/2011 - 15:33 A High Court challenge is being launched over library closures in Gloucestershire and Somerset, in what is believed to be the first case of its kind. A challenge to the coalition government's "vague" Big Society concept, the judicial review will focus on the legality of proposals drawn up by county councils to cut library services in their areas, including a slashing of 38 Gloucestershire libraries with full opening hours to just nine. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2011-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Reading Agency is hoping to maintain participant numbers in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge, the theme of which is The Beano. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital reading company Rakuten Kobo is to release a new e-reader called Kobo Clara HD. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After introducing Amazon Original Stories last fall for short works of fiction and nonfiction, the digital imprint is adding a new line, Collections, which brings together one or more pieces of fiction and nonfiction from a single writer or a group of writers that are tied together thematically. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon Mayo is to launch his own fortnightly book club, following the ending of his popular BBC Radio 2 book club last month. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries, May 25, 2018: Among this week's headlines, why it's time to change the way libraries win support; the Internet Archive wins a grant to digitize university press books; and a University of Arizona study sheds light on how consumers view ebooks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lion Forge’s higher-ups discuss the publisher’s efforts to support librarians and grow its presence in the library and school market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Literary Hub vertical, a book review aggregator billed as a Rotten Tomatoes for books, has launched a widget, and struck distribution deals with the American Booksellers Association and Ingram. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A trend toward public reading-engagement projects continues, this time as the European Union Prize for Literature's 10th-anniversary short-fiction competition opens for reads and votes on newly created 'European stories.' The post The European Union Prize for Literature Launches Its 10th... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Find out more about The Bookseller's Libraries of the Year focus, run in conjunction with sponsor Overdrive and partner The Reading Agency, including information on how to enter. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Modern Luxury announces new group publisher, Galerie taps new EIC, and more people on the move. The post More Cuts and a New Executive Fashion Director at Vanity Fair| People on the Move appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The inaugural Fiction Readers Summit brought together top selling Christian fiction authors and their fans in Grand Rapids, Mich. earlier this month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary periodical The London Magazine is launching a new literary award for debuts in partnership with law firm Collyer Bristow. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Literary Consultancy has created an independent grant-making foundation and poetry award in memory of founder Rebecca Swift. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Crime author Kimberley Chambers and HarperCollins have launched a writing scholarship, the 'Kickstart Prize', in association with Peters Fraser and Dunlop Literary Agency and CrimeFest. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bath Spa University has launched the world's first MA in children's publishing in response to the "significant growth" in international demand for UK-published books. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Starting with SelecTalent, the business news publisher will begin rolling out digital services for small businesses. The post The Business Journals is launching services to diversify its revenue appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2018-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Otto Penzler's newest venture, Penzler Publishers, will publish print editions of classic detective stories from the golden age of of the genre, which ran from the end of World War I through World War II. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Citing a need for more trade books on Franciscan spirituality, ecumenical publisher Paraclete Press launched San Damiano Books, a new imprint focused exclusively on the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The newly created team's mandate is to prove to brands that advertising on Hearst properties delivers business outcomes. The post Hearst Magazines Digital Media is launching a 20-person data studio appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2018-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The writer of genre fiction further mines his clinical psychologist training in an illuminating turn to non-fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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