Laura Zigman’s ‘Separation Anxiety’ tackles middle-aged loneliness with a perfect mix of grief and humor

“Separation Anxiety” is a long-awaited comeback for this clever writer who hasn’t published a novel since “Piece of Work” in 2006. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2020-03-09 21:02:33 UTC ]
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Should young adult books have age ratings?

Author G.P. Taylor says 'children's literature has gone too far' and advocates a ratings system like that for movies or video games. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Perfect Hobby? Reading Books

A single good-sized book will provide you with many hours of entertainment, it will make you think about some aspect of the world around you and make you reconsider that aspect a little. And even better, that single book can be acquired for practically nothing. Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2012-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Not Just For Kids: Lauren Tarshis' 'I Survived' series tackles 9/11

Resilience is at the heart of 'I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001,' the author's latest installment in her historical fiction series for young readers.There's no easy way to talk with children about disasters. Parents and teachers can omit the disturbing details, but eventually the... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Another Mixed Bag For Barnes & Noble

Even in the digital age, Barnes & Noble can’t avoid the headache of returns. Although the company posted lots of positive results for the year-end and fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, the number most analysts seem to focus on was Nook segment sales for the fourth quarter, which fell 10.5%, to... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mixed reactions continue to Waterstones Amazon deal

Reactions of surprise and bemusement have continued in the trade today in the wake of this... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DeAgostini Publishing Tackles the U.S. Market

After a year of interviews and discussions, DeAgostini began a product test last year, and the company was encouraged enough by the results to launch a major presence in the U.S. beginning with a debut at BookExpo America (booth 2840) and building to a rollout of a full line next year. The... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst Hails the Age of the Tablet, Says Readers are Willing to Pay More for Tablet Editions

London, England – The World e-Reading Congress drew a number of influential speakers in London today, including Duncan Edwards, CEO of Hearst Magazines International, who highlighted the striking rise of tablet publishing. Hearst is ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Changing Online Mix

According to the newest figures from Bowker Market Research, online retailers accounted for 39% of all book sales in 2011, up from 30% in 2010. The increase gave the online channel, led by Amazon and BN.com, a commanding lead over bookstore chains as the largest outlet for sales. The chains,... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's book promoting veganism gets mixed reception from experts

Author Ruby Roth's new book 'Vegan Is Love' discusses how food gets from the farm to the kitchen table. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Should Bookstores Stock in a Digital Age?

Nothing has challenged bricks-and-mortar bookstores to reconsider their physical space and what they carry more than the recession and the rise of ebooks. Recently, two independents announced that they will reduce their space. Third Street Books in McMinnville, Ore., which expanded in 2006, is... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC buys two from Little Mix

HarperCollins is to bring out two autumn books from girl band Little Mix, winners of the latest... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Des Moines Register Publisher Laura Hollingsworth Embraces Changes

One way to deal with change is to get comfortable with the uncomfortable. Laura Hollingsworth knows. As president and publisher of the Des Moines Register and a group president for Gannett Co. Inc.'s U.S. Community Publishing Division, Hollingsw ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More Mixed Messages From B&N

In a conference call with analysts, Lynch said the retail stores are an “excellent business,” and Mitch Klipper, CEO of B&N’s retail group, said the company has been successful in getting lower rents when leases come up for renewal. In the next two to three years, two-thirds of B&N’s... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In an age of Kindles, Harcourt Bindery sticks to tried-and-true book methods

The Charlestown, Mass. bindery still makes books by hand, using a 19th-century production model. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scotty Bowers' 'Full Service' names names from Hollywood Golden Age

'Full Service: My Adventures in Hollywood and the Secret Sex Lives of the Stars' by Scotty Bowers review: Cary Grant, Vincent Price, Edith Piaf and Spencer Tracy are included.The street date of Scotty Bowers' "Full Service: My Adventures in Hollywood and the Secret Sex Lives of the Stars,"... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Using Libraries In the Age of eBooks

Matt Hamblen's recent article on ebook borrowing illustrates the difficulties libraries are facing in the digital age. It's too bad, because libraries are an important resource. Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2012-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fiction, Nonfiction Mix it Up: International Bestsellers January 2012

Germany’s top fiction title at the end of December, The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out His Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson climbed up from #5, supplanting previous chart-topper Inheritance (Christopher Paolini’s Inheritance was also #2 in Spain). Jonasson’s novel has sold more... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jenny (J T ) Colgan tackles Doctor Who

Women's fiction writer Jenny Colgan has joined the likes of sci-fi author Michael Moorcook,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B&N considers separating Nook business as device sales up 70%

Leading US book retailer Barnes & Noble has reported sales of its Nook e-reading devices... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade hailed in mixed Honours List

Authors, poets and librarians are among those hailed for their work in the New Year Honours List... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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