Hodder wins watchmaker's history of time in seven-way auction

Hodder has acquired the rights to "a history of time" from watchmaker and historian Rebecca Struthers following a "fiercely fought", seven-way auction. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-21 00:29:45 UTC ]
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A Time of Renewal For America’s Libraries

With more than 4,000 library workers and advocates expected to attend, library leaders say this week's Public LIbrary Association conference, the largest in-person library gathering since February 2020, feels like a sign of renewal. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix royalty: Shonda Rhimes’s winning streak continues with Bridgerton and Inventing Anna

From Grey’s Anatomy, which premiered 19 seasons ago, to now, Rhimes rarely misses the mark For decades, television held the period drama to the rule of three Ms: make it love-shy, make it British, make it unapologetically white. Anything that fell short of this standard risked never making it to... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-03-19 07:00:21 UTC ]
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Awards: Mitchell, Mordaunt, Lewis, and Carney Win Parliamentary Awards

The Parliamentary Awards, the only book award known to be voted on by parliamentarians, has its newest trio of winning titles in the UK. The post Awards: Mitchell, Mordaunt, Lewis, and Carney Win Parliamentary Awards appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-18 19:15:50 UTC ]
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Books world auction for Ukraine offers more than 350 lots

With bidding still open, fundraiser whose lots include the chance to appear in books by Lenny Henry and Peter James and lunch with Jeremy Bowen has raised £37,000An auction of signed books, experiences and mentoring sessions from the British literary community to raise money for Ukraine has... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-03-14 16:18:23 UTC ]
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Snow Days 2022: Booksellers Time Travel to 2032, Return Before Lunch

In the first event of ABA's Snow Days conference, game designer Jane McGonigal led more than 500 participants in a few rounds of “mental time travel,” in which she asked listeners, among other things, to peer 10 years ahead to everyone's collective future in bookselling, Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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No Kids' Nonfiction Bestsellers Lists from 'Times,' But Advocates Press On

A recently circulated petition asking the 'New York Times' to introduce three children's nonfiction lists has been declined. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Walter R. Mears, Pulitzer-winning reporter featured in classic book on campaign journalists, dies at 87

He was featured in Timothy Crouse's "The Boys on the Bus," about the 1972 presidential campaign, then won a Pulitzer in 1977. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-06 00:22:57 UTC ]
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Awards: The ‘Project Hail Mary’ Audiobook Wins the 2022 Audies

The 27th Audie Awards honored winners in 25 categories in a 70 minute digital awards program with Kal Penn hosting. The post Awards: The ‘Project Hail Mary’ Audiobook Wins the 2022 Audies appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-05 15:15:51 UTC ]
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'Project Hail Mary' Wins Audiobook of the Year

'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir and narrated by Ray Porter was named the Audiobook of the Year at the 2022 Audie Awards held March 4. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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For Women’s History Month: 5 new novels that celebrate female accomplishments

‘The Paris Bookseller’ by Kerri Maher and ‘The Diamond Eye’ by Kate Quinn are among several great new works of historical fiction. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-02 15:27:34 UTC ]
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Awards: Cal Flyn Wins the £10,000 Young Writer of the Year Honor

Frequently given shortlist and longlist attention, Cal Flyn's socio-ecological study 'Islands of Abandonment' wins Young Writer of the Year. The post Awards: Cal Flyn Wins the £10,000 Young Writer of the Year Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-01 17:30:05 UTC ]
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Hernández, Choi, Renkl, Peters, and Miles Win 2022 PEN Lit Awards

'The Kissing Bug' by Daisy Hernández (Tin House) received the evening's top prize, the $75,000 PEN/Jean Stein Book Award, at the February 28 event in midtown Manhattan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-01 05:00:00 UTC ]
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How to watch Jane Goodall discuss 'The Book of Hope' at the L.A. Times Book Club

Jane Goodall joins the L.A. Times Book Club to discuss 'The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times.' Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-02-25 23:21:39 UTC ]
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A Hayao Miyazaki graphic novel is being published for the first time in the U.S.

Exciting news for Hayao Miyazaki fans: Shuna’s Journey, a 1983 graphic novel by Miyazaki, will receive an English-language release in the U.S. late this year. First Second, a Macmillan imprint, will publish the work on November 1st. Alex Dudok de Wit will translate, and will write a new... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-02-25 18:53:27 UTC ]
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WLT Book Buzz Episode #5 - Black Voices: 41 Books for Everyone of Any Age from Black Joy to History to Empowerment

News and Events Laura and Bunmi celebrate 41 books by Black authors. From Black joy to history to empowerment, the books on this list provide affirming messages for children and young adults with a special shout-out to NSK Neustadt Prize finalist Jason... Continue reading at World Literature Today

[ World Literature Today | 2022-02-24 19:13:40 UTC ]
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Q&A with Andrew Pettegree, author of ‘The Library: A Fragile History’

Andrew Pettegree, co-author of “The Library: A Fragile History,” discusses the centuries-long development of libraries as a civic necessity. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2022-02-24 18:26:27 UTC ]
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Mariana Enriquez, Michael Connelly, S.A. Cosby among LA Times Book Prize finalists

The awards recognize outstanding literary achievements in 12 categories, with winners to be announced at USC in-person on April 22. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-02-23 14:00:04 UTC ]
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Announcing The Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award shortlist

Photo credit: Nigel DaviesSunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award marks the 30th anniversary with one of it's most decorated shortlists to date:• Irish novelist Megan Nolan for her darkly funny debut novel Acts of Desperation;• US-based writer Anna Beecher for her novel... Continue reading at British Council global

[ British Council global | 2022-02-16 14:40:41 UTC ]
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‘Power of the Dog’ author Thomas Savage died in obscurity. It’s time to honor his work.

‘Power of the Dog’ author Thomas Savage died in obscurity. It’s time to honor his work. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-02-15 12:00:36 UTC ]
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Donald Trump’s photo memoir is revisionist history and old grudges

Images are the perfect lexicon for Trump to articulate a fantastical revision of his four chaotic years in office. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-02-11 20:56:44 UTC ]
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