The fifth annual Independent Bookstore Day takes place on Saturday, April 27, with 580 stores participating, up from 507 last year. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
I’ve been a debut novelist for more than 500 days but today my status will change with the publication of my second novel, Find Her First. So before I leave my debut days behind me I wanted to take a look back and reflect on what being a first-time author has meant for me, and the huge learning... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-19 22:26:18 UTC ]
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At Electric Literature, Diane Cooke speaks to Jessamine Chan about The School for Good Mothers, Chan’s incisive debut novel that revolves around how a young mother’s error lands her in a government reform program and at risk of losing custody of her child. They discuss one of Chan’s main... Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2022-01-18 21:30:56 UTC ]
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Bookstore sales were $709 million in November, up 43% from November 2020, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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After cancelling its in-person Winter Institute over Covid-19 concerns, the American Booksellers Association has announced that it will expand its virtual Snow Days event from two days to three. Originally set for March 8-9, the event will now run March 8-10. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-01-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Two decades ago, I wrote my very first novel while working at The Community Bookstore, an independent bookstore in Brooklyn, New York. That job enabled me to complete my book, not just because of the flexible hours, but because the other staffers were all aspiring writers, and many of our... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-01-12 09:50:45 UTC ]
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Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Kathryn Schultz, Jami Attenberg, Hanya Yanagihara, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2022-01-11 10:59:04 UTC ]
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Fable, a mobile platform for online book clubs that launched in early 2021, has announced $20 million in Series A funding, which will used to expand the company's services, such as the recently launched club with 'Lord of the Rings' actor Sean Astin. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-01-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Teen paperback love, how to be brilliant, and more of the best book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-01-07 13:09:33 UTC ]
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Bath-based publishing firm From You to Me is offering all staff an extra day off every year as a "charity day". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-06 10:07:42 UTC ]
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The team at New Beacon Books, the UK's first Black specialist bookshop, has praised the “amazing support from the community” following a highly successful crowdfunding campaign which has not only saved the store but netted £76,000 in only a few days. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-03 18:47:55 UTC ]
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Independent book shop McNally Jackson staged a public protest with a melodic twist in New York this week, reworking classic seasonal songs and sending carolers to perform in front of the Amazon four-star store in the SoHo neighborhood. The newly written lyrics, from agency DCX Growth... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2021-12-23 20:20:41 UTC ]
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The classic adventure story mirrors the holiday season — weeks of madcap action and inner turmoil that usher in a morning of gladness and goodwill. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-22 13:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins is participating in "five days of giving" this week, to highlight the charities and causes it is supporting this Christmas. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-15 14:56:31 UTC ]
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Novelist Ann Patchett will be in conversation with columnist Steve Lopez tonight at the L.A. Times Book Club Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-12-10 00:05:08 UTC ]
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‘Silenced No More’ is unsparing in its accusations against Epstein and, especially, Ghislaine Maxwell, who is on trial on charges of sex trafficking. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-07 18:00:00 UTC ]
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It might seem odd for a magazine called The Bookseller to have a dedicated issue for “booksellers”, but this week’s issue is a dedicated one for, well, booksellers, including our now-annual listing of the Bookshop Heroes, those purveyors of the written word who, when push came to shove in 2021,... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-03 15:21:51 UTC ]
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Zenith Bookstore sells both new and used books, and has become a community hub in a part of the city where residents never expected to have a bookstore. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary imprint and film production company Cheerio is hosting a free two-day Francis Bacon exhibition featuring a live poetry showcase, alongside a ticketed in conversation event with Dolly Alderton and author James Birch (pictured). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-30 19:55:34 UTC ]
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Patchett’s collection is built around an essay she wrote about an unexpected friendship. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-26 11:43:51 UTC ]
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In her essay collection “These Precious Days,” the novelist and bookstore owner explores friendship, marriage and mortality. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-11-19 15:41:34 UTC ]
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