L.A. Times Book Club's next read is Ocean Vuong's 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous'

L.A. Times Book Club's 2020 lineup also includes 'American Dirt' and 'From Our Land to Our Land.' Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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Phaidon Breaks New Ground with Milk & Honey Cocktail Book

Phaidon is expanding its nascent beverage list with 'Regarding Cocktails,' the first and only cocktail recipe book from Sasha Petraske, the late, legendary owner of the New York City bar Milk & Honey. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Milkweed Publisher Ventures Into the Wild to Acquire Book

Daniel Slager paddled into Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area to acquire a book by two outdoor adventurers who had been camping out in the region for nearly a year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Showcasing Children's Books at SIBA

The Southern Independent Bookstore Alliance Discovery Show, held September 16–18 in Savannah, Ga., featured several notable children's and YA authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job in 5: Jasmine Denholm, Bookseller, Wenlock Books

Describe your role I’m a bookseller at Wenlock Books, an independent bookshop in Shropshire. My job includes running the shop, social media accounts  and Children’s Book Club, organising events and meeting with reps.  I also keep the website going by writing blog posts and book reviews,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Positive Birth Book to Pinter & Martin

Parenting publisher Pinter & Martin is to publish of The Positive Birth Book by Milli Hill, founder of The Positive Birth Movement, an online platform designed to help improve the birth experience of women. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Illustrator raises £25k on Kickstarter for Darwin picture book

Sabina Radeva, a molecular biologist-turned-illustrator, has raised more than £25,000 on Kickstarter to create a picture book adaptation of Charles Darwin’s On The Origin Of Species, despite only aiming for £1,900. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Industry Notes: A Teen Takeover of Libraries, a Timely Release from Open Road

As teens in the UK prepare to 'take over' their community libraries, Open Road media begins releasing Gerald Durrell's books in the States, as 'The Durrells' comes to PBS. The post International Industry Notes: A Teen Takeover of Libraries, a Timely Release from Open Road appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Online video platform for children’s books launches

Sigalit Hart, a children’s storyteller and producer, has launched an online TV channel dedicated to children’s books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Picture Book Heroes Honored at the Carle Awards

On a brisk early autumn evening, the Eric Carle Honors celebrated its 11th year of recognizing instrumental figures in children's literature. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Book People 'is profitable again' says c.e.o

The Book People’s c.e.o Williams Wellesley said the retailer has “once again become profitable and successful” after its EBITDA increased by £4.3m in 2015. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Serial Dilemma: Does ‘Belgravia’ Spell ‘Success’ in Book Apps?

As innovative as publishers may want to be, how do we evaluate market response to 'Julian Fellowes's Belgravia' with so few apps as apt comparisons? The post Serial Dilemma: Does ‘Belgravia’ Spell ‘Success’ in Book Apps? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Bookshop offers free books for life

London-based independent bookshop Heywood Hill is to award one reader its Library of a Lifetime prize which will see the winner "never have to buy a book again". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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12 Books Translated from Dutch and Flemish to Know Before Frankfurt

A number of books have been translated from Dutch to English ahead of Flanders and The Netherlands' appearance as the 2016 Guest of Honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair The post 12 Books Translated from Dutch and Flemish to Know Before Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Readerlink Became the Main Book Distributor to Non-Bookstore Retailers

In the five years since Dennis Abboud bought Levy Home Entertainment, the company, rebranded as Readerlink, has become the leading distributor of books to Target, Walmart, and other huge non-trade outlets. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 3, 2016

This week: an atmospheric Victorian thriller, plus the latest from Laurie Halse Anderson. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Challenges for Publishers in Uncertain Times

Effective implementation of technology will let companies react to new opportunities Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Roughly Speaking podcast: David Zurawik on the Clinton-Trump split-screen; three good books (episode 156)

In this podcast: 2:31: Today on the show, Dan catches up with the Sun's media critic David Zurawik to talk about last Monday's televised debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. With Clinton widely seen as the winner of that debate -- well prepared, with attacks on Trump's record that... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2016-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins to publish I-SPY spoof titles in time for Christmas

HarperCollins is to release a new series of I-SPY books for adults this November, riding on the back of the spoof nostalgia trend which proved so popular with readers and booksellers last Christmas. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kit Caless | ‘If I’d pitched the book from scratch, I’d have been laughed out of every publisher’s office’

An offbeat look at the carpets adorning the UK’s largest chain of pubs, Kit Caless' Spoon’s Carpets: An Appreciation has the feel of a festive bestseller, says Caroline Sanderson. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Book Deals: Week of October 3, 2016

Penguin Press buys the sophomore novel by Massachusetts Book Award–winner Celeste Ng, the creator of Origami Yoga lands a picture book deal at Abrams, Irish author Liz Nugent sells two books to Gallery, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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