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'
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Pottermore has launched an official art collection, with a selection of posters and mounted prints inspired by the Harry Potter stories (Bloomsbury) by J K Rowling. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Public libraries aren't just for books anymore. These days, you can grab an ebook, movie or video game (not to mention learn how to code) at your local branch with nothing more than a free library card. Libraries are also the last bastion of interne... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2017-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audible has launched a £10,000 audio-exclusive writing grant for unpublished writers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Historical author Philippa Gregory is to open a newly launched community library in North Yorkshire later this month. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Pioneer Woman Magazine is Ree Drummond’s latest project. The post Hearst, Scripps Team Up for Another TV-Inspired Magazine Launch appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2017-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Careers consultancy bookcareers.com is gathering data for its latest salary survey, with results to be published in September. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Australian publisher Black Inc, which specialises in literary fiction and non-fiction, is to launch in the UK this September. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former Penguin Random House editor Marina Kemp is launching a series of one-on-one creative writing courses modelled on the traditional writer-editor relationship. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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HarperNonFiction has launched an eight-part podcast for a new sports book called The Mixer by journalist Michael Cox. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Caroline Overington says Wilson ‘had not been honest’ when she confirmed her age was 29 and her ‘real name’ was RebelA journalist at the centre of a trial between Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson and a magazine publisher has said the comic star lied to her face.Caroline Overington worked for the... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yellow Jacket, a middle-grade imprint slated to launch in summer 2018, will be helmed by current Little Bee and Sizzle Press publisher Sonali Fry and publish novels across genres. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper agreed to drop his appeal of a four-game suspension and had one game shaved from the punishment. Harper reached the agreement Wednesday with Major League Baseball and begin serving the suspension immediately. The punishment stemmed from a bench-clearing... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audiobook platform Audible is launching a $5m (£3.89m) transatlantic theatre grant in order to "further its commitment to supporting emerging talent" in the creative arts. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YouTube Kids partnered with global book publishers HarperCollins, Penguin Random House, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and National Geographic Kids to launch a global initiative called #ReadAlong month. Taking place throughout the month of June, the program is designed to help young viewers learn to... Continue reading at AdWeek
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William Collins has bought the debut of the high mistress of St Paul’s Girls’ School, Clarissa Farr. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Leading writers Irenosen Okojie, Courttia Newland, Bidisha, and Alex Wheatle MBE are to take up residencies in London libraries as part of a new literary initiative. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Goldsboro Books has launched a new £2,000 prize for “compelling” contemporary fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Arcadia Publishing and The History Press, publishers of books on local and regional history and interests, have acquired Palmetto Publishing Group and launched a new "hybrid" imprint, Vertel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) to speak with Baker & Taylor representatives, who will be om hand throughout BookExpo. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The president's latest budget proposal once again seeks to terminate the NEH, NEA, and virtually all federal library funding. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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