#BookTok, where enthusiastic readers share reading recommendations, has gone from being a novelty to becoming an anchor in the publishing industry and a dominant driver of fiction sales. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'
[ The New York Times | 2022-07-01 13:38:09 UTC ]
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The children’s book characters had a makeover and now TikTok users really want to know which one they are. Alyx Gorman explains it to Josh TaylorSo Alyx, I’ve seen lots of Little Miss memes all over the elderly internet (Instagram and Facebook), but apparently they’ve now morphed into quizzes... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-08-03 06:11:48 UTC ]
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James Bridle argues that we must be open to a “more-than-human world,” in which people aren't separated from nature. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-07-22 12:00:17 UTC ]
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The social-media success of #BookTok has prompted TikTok in England to open a 'TikTok Book Club' featuring a different title monthly. The post In the United Kingdom, TikTok Announces Its Own Book Club appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-07-21 00:24:33 UTC ]
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Have teenagers taken control of publishing? With some authors notching up a billion views, we look at how TikTok is electrifying the world of books – creating bestsellers, reviving classics and rescuing neglected genresIt’s four o’clock on a sunny Saturday afternoon and the Krispy Kreme doughnut... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-06-08 05:00:14 UTC ]
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Books, says Hany Kamel, 'align with TikTok's mission to inspire creativity and bring joy.' The social medium is at Abu Dhabi's book fair. The post TikTok at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: Chatting With Hany Kamel appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-05-26 23:50:08 UTC ]
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Panelists from Atria, Barnes & Noble, BookTok, Penguin, and St. Martin's gathered to discuss how the app is rewriting the rules for selling books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The myth of the ‘First TikTok War’Kaitlyn Tiffany, The AtlanticThe Russian invasion of Ukraine is playing out over social media, with varying degrees of facts depending on who is delivering the information. Through the lens of previous conflicts, Tiffany examines if the label of "The First... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-03-12 15:15:48 UTC ]
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Following the death of legendary Random House editor Jason Epstein, who cofounded On Demand Books with Dane Neller in 2003, Neller said that he believes there is still a place for ODB's signature creation, which the company has called “an ATM for books.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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With help from machine learning software, computer scientists may have unmasked the identity of Q, the founder of the QAnon movement. In a sprawling report published on Saturday, The New York Times shared the findings of two independent teams of forensic linguists who claim they’ve identified... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-02-19 20:56:18 UTC ]
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The best-selling author of “It Ends With Us” has struck a chord with her emotional novels. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-01-20 11:00:33 UTC ]
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Nita Prose’s novel whisks you to a luxury hotel, while Jamie Raskin’s memoir is a reminder of what really matters: home, family and democracy. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2022-01-13 10:00:02 UTC ]
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Cornerstone Press has signed a “gentle guide to cleaning and organising” from licensed therapist and TikTok creator K C Davis in a 48-hour pre-empt. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-11 16:30:08 UTC ]
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Publishers are increasingly acquiring books from influencers on TikTok and using "BookTokkers" to promote new works, but while the platform is clearly booming, many are still uncertain how best to use it and cracking its algorithm to boost sales remains a mystery to even the most savvy users. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-10 11:50:25 UTC ]
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This year, writers and publishers learned about the power of #BookTok—a literature-loving corner of TikTok where readers post videos inspired by the books they love. Viral trends involving certain books launched backlist titles to the top of the fiction charts; particularly, tearjerkers with... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-12-03 16:56:08 UTC ]
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Unbound is reprinting 70,000 copies of Cain's Jawbone, as the literary mystery by Edward Powys Mathers continues to prove a TikTok sensation and bookshops experience high demand from customers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-03 14:34:58 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster has scooped two more "brilliant" YA novels from Adam Silvera, including a new book set in the same universe as his viral TikTok phenomenon They Both Die at The End (S&S). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-30 18:53:33 UTC ]
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After a COVID-19-forced hiatus, San Diego comic book store owners are looking forward to the return of an IRL Comic-Con — even if they won't attend. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-11-24 20:45:41 UTC ]
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With 26bn views – and the ability to influence global sales – the social media app’s reading corner #BookTok is not as niche as it seemsFifteen seconds is all you need. Point your phone camera to a shelf and hold up your favourite book, or three. Add a trending soundtrack, a caption, a couple of... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2021-11-16 16:30:13 UTC ]
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Ebury Press has won a seven-way auction for the debut cookbook by personal trainer turned baking influencer Eloise Head, known to more than four million followers on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube as Fitwaffle. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-27 22:32:50 UTC ]
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The best-seller lists as we know them today have their roots in the Aug. 9, 1942, issue — but the Book Review has been tracking sales for much longer than that. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-10-21 14:55:10 UTC ]
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