Kathleen Duey, a Mentoring Children’s Book Author, Dies at 69

A prolific writer, she published more than 75 books, including a Best Seller and a National Book Award finalist, all while encouraging aspiring authors. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

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Shakespeare still matters. A new book reminds us why.

Robert McCrum’s “Shakespearean” shows how the Bard speaks to many kinds of people in many different ways. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-09-09 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Nancy Pearl Is National Book Foundation’s 2021 Literarian Award Recipient

Praising 'her infectious love of books,' the National Book Foundation names Nancy Pearl the recipient of one of two lifetime achievement awards. The post Nancy Pearl Is National Book Foundation’s 2021 Literarian Award Recipient appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-09-09 12:04:14 UTC ]
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15 books to read this fall

Amanda Gorman, Jodi Picoult and Anthony Doerr all have new books coming out in the months ahead. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-09-09 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Club Picks for September 2021

Rounding up this month's book club picks from 'Good Morning America,' Oprah's Book Club, Reese's Book Club, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Adult Fiction Couldn't Save Last Week's Print Book Sales

With all categories except adult fiction having declines, unit sales of print books fell 5.2% in the week ended September 4, 2021 from the comparable week in 2020 at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Review: Larry Elder complained we'd never reviewed his books. So we did, like it or not

David Ulin read four of the recall candidate's books, from the jeremiad "Showdown" to the memoir "A Lot Like Me," and found not a writer but a brand. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-09-08 13:00:05 UTC ]
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Great Ormond Street Hospital launches children's literature ‘Play' hub

Adam & Eve/DDB collaborated with the children’s hospital to create a resource to help children recover from anxiety, loneliness and fear of the unknown. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2021-09-08 10:55:23 UTC ]
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Nancy Pearl to Receive 2021 National Book Foundation Literarian Award

Nancy Pearl has been named the recipient of the National Book Foundation's 2021 Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community, which will be presented at the 72nd National Book Awards ceremony on November 17 by Ron Charles of the 'Washington Post.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Mendelson returns with two-book Mantle deal

Mantle has landed The Exhibitionist, Charlotte Mendelson's first novel since her 2013 Booker-longlisted work Almost English (Mantle). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-07 21:02:28 UTC ]
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Abell's crime fiction debut goes to HarperCollins in three-book deal

Journalist Stig Abell has signed a three-book deal with HarperCollins, including his crime fiction debut and one non-fiction title. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-07 18:18:52 UTC ]
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The Guardian view on changes to copyright law: book lovers beware | Editorial

A government proposal to ease restrictions on the sale of imported cultural works risks harming a world-class industryThe hoopla around the release of Sally Rooney’s new novel on Tuesday – with bookshops opening early, and queues of shoppers eager to lay their hands on Beautiful World, Where Are... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-09-07 18:00:33 UTC ]
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Eddie Jones book on leadership scored by Pan Mac

Pan Macmillan has acquired Leadership, the second book by England Rugby Union head coach Eddie Jones. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-07 17:06:53 UTC ]
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Canongate signs first Radiohead books from Thom Yorke and Donwood

Canongate has signed the first Radiohead books from lead vocalist Thom Yorke and artist Stanley Donwood. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-07 15:39:20 UTC ]
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British Academy Book Prize Announces Its 2021 Shortlist

With the Al-Rodhan partnership funding having run its course, the British Academy now carries this nonfiction prize forward. The post British Academy Book Prize Announces Its 2021 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Religion Book Deals: September 8, 2021

New deals include a title on home design done with Jesus in mind, one for children to learn that God conquers fear better than tigers, and a critical look at the dangers of white nationalism. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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William Collins scores two on £25k British Academy Book Prize shortlist

The shortlist for the £25,000 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding has been revealed with William Collins titles making up half the nominated books.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-06 23:47:10 UTC ]
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Quercus buys Arcadia Books as Bielenberg named publisher

Quercus has acquired the independent publishing house Arcadia Books for an undisclosed sum, to be based within the MacLehose Press imprint.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-06 17:28:46 UTC ]
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World Book Day Emma Scott as chair of trustees

World Book Day has appointed Emma Scott as chair of trustees, replacing Stephen Lotinga.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-06 16:57:58 UTC ]
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Books in the Media: Whitehead shuffles into this week's reviews

Colson Whitehead's Harlem Shuffle (Fleet) danced across the review pages this week, picking up mentions in The Bookseller, the Guardian, the Times and the New York Times, consistently being labelled as "one to watch this autumn". Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Hitting the Books: What exactly did Jodi Foster hear in 'Contact'?

Art may imitate life but it rarely does so with realistic fidelity. As Naomi Pequette, Space Science Programs Specialist at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, argues in her essay "The Sounds of Contact" as part of The Science if Sci-Fi Cinema: Essays on the Art and Principles of Ten Films,... Continue reading at Engadget

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