Just in time for Halloween, the best horror fiction of the year

The genre is experiencing a renaissance with quality novels and short stories from new and established authors. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2019-10-29 18:17:37 UTC ]
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Women write literary fiction’s big hitters. So where are their prizes? | Stephanie Merritt

The 2017 bestseller list was dominated by women, with Margaret Atwood at the top, but the Booker still favours menOn the face of it, the revelation that female writers dominated the UK literary bestseller lists in 2017 might seem cause for celebration, a long-overdue correction that seems... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Get 'React -- Tools & Resources' ($29 value) FREE for a limited time

React -- Tools & Resources is a collection of in-depth guides to some of the tools and resources most used with React, such as Jest and React Router, a look at Preact, and much more. It usually retails for $29, but BetaNews readers can get it entirely free for a limited time. This ebook... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2018-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Connal to spearhead new narrative non-fiction list at Octopus

Octopus has appointed Claudia Connal as publishing director to head up a new strand of narrative non-fiction within the business. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On borrowed time?

Benedicte Page wonders whether the continuing decline in library services and book loans could put the future of reading in jeopardy. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Annie Ernaux caps a remarkable stretch of unorthodox memoirs with 'The Years'

Annie Ernaux is ruthless. I mean that as a compliment. Perhaps no other memoirist — if, in fact, memoir-writing is what Ernaux is up to, which both is and isn’t the case — is so willing to interrogate not only the details of her life but also the slippery question of identity. Beginning with her... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Saving Christian Fiction

In a moribund market, faith-based publishers hunt for fresh voices and new genres. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Popular Fiction Topped December International Bestseller Lists

Eric Vuillard’s Goncourt Prize–winner The Agenda, a historical novel about the Nazi annexation of Austria, remained at #1 in France. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oneworld novel on International Prize for Arabic Fiction longlist

The International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF) has revealed its longlist of 16 novels in contention for the 2018 prize, including a novel soon to be published by independent UK publisher Oneworld. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Usborne partners government for year of engineering

Usborne is partnering with the UK government on its ‘Year of Engineering’ campaign, which is aimed at inspiring young people to get more involved with the subject. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Norwegian bestseller fails to rescue Germany's year

The German book industry is nursing a hangover after a very disappointing 2017 in which not only the Christmas period but also the year as a whole fell short of expectations. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter's magic: Documentary looks at 20 years since the boy who lived revived magic

In the 20 years since Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone – the first novel in JK Rowling's global publishing phenomenon – was released, the bespectacled boy wizard has achieved many, many revolutionary things. Most importantly, he has transformed children's passion for reading – and... Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2018-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Transworld probe will consider how to make better use of work time

Transworld is publishing Make Time by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky, which will explore how to make better use of your work time. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘This change will take some time to figure out’: Here’s how Facebook is explaining its feed change to publishers

Brown said that because posts from friends will be weighted most heavily, people are likely to see less content from publishers, brands and celebrities. The post ‘This change will take some time to figure out’: Here’s how Facebook is explaining its feed change to publishers appeared first on... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wilson event will mark 20 years of the Children's Book Tour

Scottish Book Trust will mark 20 years of its Children’s Book Tour this year with an event featuring Jacqueline Wilson and Pamela Butchart. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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3 Predictions for Magazine Media in the Year Ahead

Will this be the year magazine media turns itself around, or should we expect more doom and gloom? The post 3 Predictions for Magazine Media in the Year Ahead appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Year, New Deal: Cengage Learning Rolls Out Its Unlimited Subscription

Cengage Unlimited textbook subscription service launches later this year, giving students full access to all of Cengage digital content for the cost of $119 per semester The post New Year, New Deal: Cengage Learning Rolls Out Its Unlimited Subscription appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Wired is hosting its Conde Nast sister brands at CES this year

After more than a decade of visits to CES, the tech-focused publisher will help Vogue, Allure and Bon Appetit show off their tech-y sides to advertisers. The post Why Wired is hosting its Conde Nast sister brands at CES this year appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NBC's telecast of Golden Globe Awards draws 19 million viewers, down 5% from last year

On a night when politics nearly overshadowed show business, NBC’s telecast of Golden Globes Awards was watched by 19 million viewers on Sunday, a 5% decline from 2017. Though the ratings from Nielsen were off from the previous year, the audience for the show emceed by “Late Night” host Seth... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones and Unipart extend partnership for five years

Waterstones has extended its long-term partnership with manufacturer Unipart Logistics for an additional five years. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Man Booker Prize for Fiction Adds New Eligibility for Irish Publishers

The intent of the eligibility change, according to the Booker Prize Foundation, is to be sure that Irish independent publishers can be recognized as readily as Irish publishers headquartered in the UK. The post Man Booker Prize for Fiction Adds New Eligibility for Irish Publishers appeared first... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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