Introducing Huang Beijia’s ‘I Want to Be Good’

Phoenix Publishing and Media Group offers contemporary voices in its newly launched Jiangsu Literature Translated series. (Sponsored) Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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When good TV goes bad: Goodnight Sweetheart

At the start the sitcom was a compelling comment on male insecurity, but it soon descended into cartoonish plotlinesThe 1990s were an innocent time. Tony Blair was a god, Donald Trump was a joke and the world felt hopeful. It really did seem as though things could only get better. In 1992, the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-07-01 12:00:23 UTC ]
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‘Very Nice’ is a good book to pack for your vacation. But maybe it’s more than that.

Marcy Dermansky’s fourth novel is a story of sex and intrigue set around a beautiful pool at a luxurious house. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-06-25 16:46:07 UTC ]
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'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' Isn’t the Next 'Pokémon Go.' Good

'Wizards Unite' is bloated and overly complex—but at least it's something different. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2019-06-25 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Perks, Griffiths and Koomson make Dead Good Reader Awards shortlists

Heidi Perks, Dorothy Koomson and Elly Griffiths are among 28 writers to make the Dead Good Reader Awards shortlists, following a record number of nominations.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-25 02:16:00 UTC ]
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How Nielsen Is Using Its Cannes Yacht for Good as Well as for Profit

CANNES, France--If you want to rent a yacht for client meetings, branded events or just a good, old-fashioned party in Cannes, it'll set you back about a quarter of a million dollars this week. As Adweek's Ronan Shields reported that's a relative bargain. Nielsen is back with its yacht this... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2019-06-19 20:19:28 UTC ]
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In the Shadow of Potential Tariffs on China, AAP StatShot Logs a Good Q1

As representatives of the Association of American Publishers and other industry players testify on Trump's proposed tariffs on books and other goods from China, StatShot figures for the first quarter are positive. The post In the Shadow of Potential Tariffs on China, AAP StatShot Logs a Good Q1... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-06-18 02:33:53 UTC ]
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Fostering Good Citizenship: Q & A with Mary Keeling

PW spoke with the incoming AASL president about her vision for her term, which will begin when ALA Annual comes to a close. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Orion dominates £10,000 Thumping Good Read Award shortlist

Orion dominates the seven-strong shortlist for W H Smith's Thumping Good Read Award with two titles up for the £10,000 prize.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-31 14:39:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2019: Philippa Gregory Introduces a Bewitching Series

After years of writing bestselling novels based on historical figures, Philippa Gregory ('Tidelands', Atria, Aug.) turns her attention to a completely fictional one, Alinor, in the first book in the Fairmile series, set in the mid-1600s, about one family’s complex trajectory to success. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Peter Conradi | 'God and the afterlife are childish bribes... you have to be good, as she put it, for nothing'

Renowned for his work on the life of Dame Iris Murdoch, Peter Conradi is now to issue his own, equally lively, life story. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Good Company: Why Publishers Need to Communicate the Value of Premium Context

No one likes to have their words taken out of context. Yet there are a slew of popular sayings that suffer from chronic misuse for this very reason. Everyone knows that “love makes the world go ‘round,” right? This seemingly altruistic phrase actually comes from "Alice's Adventures in... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Good Life: The lure of the lawnmower

Greetings from Spring Break. As we type this, we hope you’re having as great a time as this fellow off-roading in his John Deere “weekend freedom machine.” After all, who among us wouldn’t want to cut an extra-wide swath? This ad, while eye-catching, leaves us craving more historically accurate... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade Books Post Good February Sales

Sales of adult trade books rose 6.6% in February over February 2018 after slumping in January, while sales of children/young adult books had a second consecutive month of good sales increases, according to the AAP. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Don Winslow on the border wall: 'It will do absolutely no good'

Don Winslow, bestselling author of 13 crime and mystery novels, brought some energy to the Los Angeles Times newsroom during the Festival of Books. In a video interview with The Times, he spoke about politics and the situation at the U.S. border, labeling President Trump’s proposed wall “a... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Snapchat to introduce 'audience network' at partner summit

Snapchat will roll out an audience network at its partner summit today, according to the early look at the lineup of topics on the agenda. An audience network could be Snap bringing its brand of vertical ads off its app into partners' properties, similar to Facebook Audience Network. Snapchat... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon introduces its latest Kindle, the first version under $100 with a front light

Amazon unveiled the latest model of its popular Kindle e-reader Wednesday, the first version of the device with a front light that costs less than $100. The new Kindle, priced at $89.99, is one-third of an inch thick and weighs 6 ounces, making it easy to use with one hand, Amazon said. But the... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair 2019: Heard Any Good Poems Lately?

How the growing popularity of audio and a resurgence in poetry are driving interest in a UK-based internet radio station. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Barbara Brown Taylor Introduces ‘Holy Envy’

After 20 years of teaching Religion 101, Episcopal priest and acclaimed author Barbara Brown Taylor is reflecting on the lessons she learned from other religions, and why it’s important to do so, in her latest book. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite Selling Millions of Books, Novelist Nick Hornby Still Can’t Tell if He’s Good Enough

With Fever Pitch, About a Boy, and High Fidelity, Nick Hornby created a niche penning romantic comedies from the male perspective and launching the crush-worthy careers of Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, and John Cusack on both sides of the pond. Then he went on to prove that he can deftly embody a... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2019-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Headline acquires two tie-in books for Gaiman's Good Omens TV series

Headline has acquired two books to tie-in with a new TV series based on Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s Good Omens. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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