In a victory for freedom to read advocates, federal judge Robert Pitman found that Llano County's "targeting and removal" of a host of allegedly "inappropriate" books from library shelves constituted viewpoint and content discrimination. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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From new series to high fantasy, rom coms to chilling horror, your guide to fall 2023 ya book releases has everything. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-09-28 10:36:00 UTC ]
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Bethanne Patrick recommends 10 books for October, including fiction from Walter Mosley and Jesmyn Ward and memoirs from Viet Thanh Nguyen and Safiya Sinclair. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-09-28 10:00:03 UTC ]
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In anticipation of Banned Books Week, Brooklyn Public Library’s collections manager Leigh Hurwitz joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss how the recent, dramatic rise in book bans disproportionately affects young people, and why BPL has chosen to offer access to its... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2023-09-28 08:18:01 UTC ]
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S&S CEO Jonathan Karp outlined a new return-to-work policy that adopts a departmental approach, with managers determining how often their employees need to be in the office. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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After a long run with weekly sales ahead of 2022, unit sales of adult fiction titles were down 0.2% in the year-to-date after sales fell last week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The results of this year's Association of American Literary Agents biannual membership survey indicate that the agency sector of the book business is diversifying, but is still predominantly white, and issues including burnout and unequal pay remain. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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I challenge any romance reader brave enough to test their knowledge. Can you guess the romance book based on a vague description? Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-09-27 10:31:00 UTC ]
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"What took so long?" That was the prevailing sentiment among many industry members upon hearing the news that the FTC had filed an antitrust lawsuit against the nation's largest e-tailer and dominant bookseller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Tori Hope Petersen, who landed on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list with her book about being a foster parent, signed a two-book deal with Nelson Books; IVP Kids is set to publish its first-ever board book; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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As we move into the fall reading season, deeply imagined short stories and inventive linked essays are having a moment alongside novels. What’s thrilling about the books coming out from small presses is the breadth of range—there are intentional and accidental murders, family drama and... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2023-09-26 11:15:00 UTC ]
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Comic book store owners share their advice on how to open a comic book store — and how to keep it in business! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-09-26 10:35:00 UTC ]
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From Lawful Good to Chaotic Evil, where do your favorite book characters fall in their Dungeons & Dragons alignment? Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-09-26 10:34:00 UTC ]
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Superhero movies are a dime a dozen, but the comic book podcast is about to hit its stride. We’ve had a nice, long run of comic book movies and television shows. One after the other, with big actors and even bigger action sequences. Before the end of the year we’ll get Loki Season 2, The... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2023-09-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The 24th edition of Kenya's Nairobi International Book Fair this year adds a 'Rights Café' for business meetings and networking. The post Nairobi International Book Fair Introduces Rights Trading appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-09-25 21:32:51 UTC ]
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Who doesn't want to throw a Halloween book club? Find Halloween book club ideas, decor, party favors, and recommended reads all here! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-09-25 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Lower trade book sales and costs associated with the creation of its new School Reading Events business resulted in an operating loss in the quarter at Scholastic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen's look at ways to live a healthier, happier life, and Pope Francis' 10 prayers for the future, are just two of the titles are hitting shelves in October from religion and spirituality houses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Media execs took stage at the Digiday Publishing Summit to discuss the growing importance of ROI in ad campaigns this year. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2023-09-22 04:01:00 UTC ]
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Religion and spirituality publishers are steadily expanding their children’s lists into the general market by adding more books that celebrate values and virtues with no mention of God, Jesus, or the Bible. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Faith-based publishers are putting out books to support the whole family in a difficult time. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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