Job Moves: June 16, 2014

Lisa Barnes, formerly Ballantine Bantam Dell assistant director of publicity, has joined the Random House Speakers Bureau as assistant agent director. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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London Briefcase 2014

Jimmy Carter makes a call to action for the world’s women, Keith Richards gets colorful, Anne Rice revives Lestat, Richard Ford brings back Frank Bascombe, and Larry Summers dishes on the world economy, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week in Children's Apps: March 20, 2014

This week in children's apps, we usher in spring with new apps featuring familiar faces – Little Critter and Dr. Seuss. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Upcoming Comics Events: March 17, 2014

3/17: Frank Santoro in Columbus, OH; 3/20: Trina Robbins in Pittsburgh, PA; 3/21: Billy Ireland Museum Opening Receptions in Columbus, OH; 3/21-3/23: MegaCon 2014 in Orlando, FL; 3/22: Pittsburgh Indy Comics Expo in Pittsburgh, PA Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of March 17, 2014

Jodi Thomas gets seven figures from Harlequin, Samantha Bee goes middle grade, "distressed baby" mom sells a memoir, and more, in this week's book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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SPX Opens 2014 Ignatz Awards Submissions

Submissions are open for SPX’s 2014 Ignatz Awards, which recognize outstanding comics and cartooning works by small presses and creator-owned projects. Deadline for submissions is June 7. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Submissions for the 2014 Will Eisner Awards

Entries for the 2014 Will Eisner Awards for the best comics and graphic novels published during 2013 are being accepted by Jackie Estrada, administrator of the Eisner Awards under Comic-Con International: San Diego. Deadline for submissions is Monday, March 17, 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air March 14, 2014: Ralph Reed

Ralph Reed, author of "Awakening: How America Can Turn from Moral and Economic Destruction Back to Greatness" (Worthy, 9781617952876) will appear on "The Sean Hannity Show" on Monday, March 17. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 17, 2014

This week, "Dr. Jekyll" from Hyde's perspective, wrestling wildlife in the jungle, and Michael Rockefeller's disappearance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Activists, Soldiers Move to Protect Libraries in Ukraine

Amid violent political protests and the threat of occupation by Russian troops, Ukrainians are moving to protect their most precious literary treasures. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Authors on the Air March 13, 2014: Melissa Wardy and Jenni Pulos

Melissa Wardy, author of "Redefining Girly: How Parents Can Fight the Stereotyping and Sexualizing of Girlhood, from Birth to Tween" (Chicago Review Press, 9781613745526) will appear on NBC's "Today Show" on Friday, March 14. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Librarians Gather In Indy for PLA 2014

Despite a winter storm that snarled travel for some, public librarians have gathered in Indianapolis for three days of panels, networking, and strong slate of author appearances. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week in Children's Apps: March 13, 2014

This week in children's apps, we feature two new Berenstain Bears apps, a noisy Little Critter app, and another app that takes users on a prehistoric adventure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air March 12, 2014: Paul Brinkley

Paul Brinkley, author of "War Front to Store Front: Americans Rebuilding Trust and Hope in Nations Under Fire" (Turner, 9781118239223), will appear on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Thursday, March 13. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, March 12, 2014

B&H author on Dancing with the Stars; Religion Communicators honor books; Outreach magazine selects winning titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The 2014 Fulfillment Service Bureau Survey

While publishers introduce new products and platforms at a breakneck pace, fulfillment companies are faced with either adapting legacy systems to meet the changing demands, or investing resources in creating solutions from scratch. Their universe is constantly expanding as new players with new... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, March 12, 2014

A lyrical memoir about spiritual refueling; a starred review for an examination of the lives of LGBTQ Catholics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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It is Written: News in Bibles and Sacred Texts, March 12, 2014

A Bible app for kids has been downloaded more than 2 million times; the CEB focuses on women; findings from a new study on the Bible and American life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Hachette UK's digital sales up 40% in 2014

Hachette UK’s earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) were down slightly in 2013, because... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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David Nicholls moves on from One Day with new novel

After his bestselling love story about finding a partner, Nicholls' new book Us will look at holding on to oneIn his hugely popular novel One Day, David Nicholls explored the search for a soulmate through the long-drawn-out love affair between Em and Dex. Five years on, Nicholls is set to take... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Upcoming Comics Events: March 10, 2014

Planet Comicon in Kansas City, MO; Indiana Comic Con in Indianapolis, IN; Ales Kot & Tradd Moore in Winter Park, FL; J.H. Williams III in San Francisco, CA; London Super Comic Con in London, U.K. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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