Lambda Literary 2019 Awards Issued in 24 Categories in LGBTQ+ Content

In their 31st year, the Lammys were sponsored by the Big Five publishers, independent houses, booksellers, and other retailers. The post Lambda Literary 2019 Awards Issued in 24 Categories in LGBTQ+ Content appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-06-05 05:30:38 UTC ]
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21 Must-See Bookstores And Libraries In Asia: Critical Linking, July 21, 2019

Critical Linking is a daily roundup of the most interesting bookish links from around the web sponsored by Libro.fm. “This ... Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-07-21 10:30:01 UTC ]
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Should your Digital Content be ADA Accessible?

With over 2,000 ADA website lawsuits filed last year, digital publishers should consider whether their digital content needs to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Designed to make digital content more accessible to a wider range of people with disabilities, WCAG... Continue reading at Publishing Executive

[ Publishing Executive | 2019-07-19 15:07:09 UTC ]
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Picture Book Literary Agents Open to Submissions

Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Find picture book literary agents open to submissions in this post. List will be updated regularly. The post Picture Book Literary Agents Open to Submissions by Robert Lee Brewer appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

[ Writer's Digest | 2019-07-19 15:00:04 UTC ]
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Cavanagh wins Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award

Steve Cavanagh has been named as the winner of this year’s Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award for his book Thirteen (Orion). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-19 05:35:02 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, July 22, 2019

This week: the latest from Laura Lippman, plus understanding the new rules of language. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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San Diego Comic-Con 2019: Comixology Originals, IDW Buys Sunday Press

Among the early announcements at Comic-Con, Comixology marked its 10th anniversary with a new slate of original titles, and Sunday Press Books has been acquired by IDW. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of July 22, 2019

Random House buys a children’s book from Jimmy Kimmel, Sourcebooks lands a buzzy thriller by an indie bestseller, Atria spends six figures on a literary debut, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: July 19, 2019

Ahead of Robert Mueller's testimony next week, the DPLA issues an upgraded free e-book edition of the Mueller Report; for a seventh straight year, digital audio sales show robust sales growth; and, the Little Free Library project hires a new executive director. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: July 22, 2019

Buzzed about crime novelist Adrian McKinty debuts at #10 in hardcover fiction with ‘The Chain.’ Plus Lisa Taddeo’s ‘Three Women’ draws avid attention, and a pair of baseball titles swing for the fences. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of July 22, 2019

Translation Rights: Sheikh Zayed Book Award Signs Three-Language Al Muhairi Deal

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award facilitated translation deals into Italian, French, and English for Hessa Al Muhairi's children's book, 'The Dinoraf.' The post Translation Rights: Sheikh Zayed Book Award Signs Three-Language Al Muhairi Deal appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Expanded Whiting Literary Magazine Prizes Name Second Year of Winners

This year's five honorees, up from three last year, are 'The Common,' 'American Short Fiction,' 'Black Warrior Review,' 'The Margins,' and 'The Offing,' which will receive a combined $144,000 from the Whiting Foundation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Eisner Awards are Friday, and these seven contenders deserve your attention

Tom King and Nick Drnaso have made headlines, but these gifted cartoonists have created standout work, too. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Middle Grade Literary Agents Open to Submissions

Literary agents are gatekeepers of the publishing industry. Find middle grade literary agents open to submissions in this post. List will be updated regularly. The post Middle Grade Literary Agents Open to Submissions by Robert Lee Brewer appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

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Behold a new literary festival in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley!

With robust programming already this year, 1455 (previously Virginia Center for Literary Arts, or VCLA) continues to establish the Shenandoah Valley as a hotbed of creativity and community. After the success of 1455’s monthly Author Series at Handley Library and a number of workshops at both... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-07-17 14:19:45 UTC ]
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The Best Bookish Kindle Covers For Your Literary Life

Tired of boring Kindle covers? I have some good news for you! These bookish Kindle covers from Amazon are here to help you live your best literary life. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Porter and Barker shortlisted for 2019 Gordon Burn Prize

The shortlist has been announced for the seventh annual Gordon Burn Prize with two nods for Faber, including Max Porter, as well as nominations for three Penguin Random House authors including Pat Barker. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-17 06:42:03 UTC ]
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Audiobook Sales Jumped 24% in 2018

Publishers’ sales of audiobooks rose 24.5% in 2018 over 2019, reaching $940 million, according to the recent sales survey sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association. Digital audio accounted for 91% of sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Units Fell 1.9% in the First Half of 2019

With print unit sales of adult fiction falling 5.1% in the first half of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018, overall units dropped 1.9% in the period. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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