Lit Hub Daily: March 31, 2021

“What would it mean to make caring for others into an explicitly public priority?” Reading Sigrid Nunez’s What Are You Going Through amid a national mental health crisis. | Public Books John Lewis’ posthumous graphic memoir Run: Book One, is coming this summer. | The Washington Post  UCLA’s Archive of Healing, “one of the most […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-03-31 10:30:08 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of January 18, 2021

Sally Rooney sells a new novel to FSG, Jeffrey Archer returns to HarperCollins, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-01-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Bookstores Gear Up for 2021

After weathering a challenging 2020, independent booksellers face down an uncertain new year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-01-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Self-Improvement Boom Sets Book Sales Off on Fast Start in 2021

More than 17.1 million print units were sold in the week ended January 9, 2021 at outlets that report to NPD BookScan, marking the first time in the history of the service that units topped the 17 million mark in the first week in January. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-01-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Most Anticipated: The Great First-Half 2021 Book Preview

At 152 titles, this is the longest, most indulgent Millions preview ever. We could say we're sorry but we all need some joy right now. The post Most Anticipated: The Great First-Half 2021 Book Preview appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2021-01-11 10:00:41 UTC ]
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Manage Your 2021 TBR With These Reading List Apps

These eight reading list apps can help you stay organized and focused on your reading goals throughout 2021. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-01-08 11:40:00 UTC ]
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Velocity Press reveals 2021 list and first novel

Electronic music publisher Velocity Press has revealed details of its 2021 list including an oral history of drum & bass records and its first novel. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-08 08:08:23 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of January 11, 2021

HarperVia wins a debut novel, Philomel buys a guide to the internet for young readers, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-01-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: January 11, 2021

V.E. Schwab has the #10 book in the country with October’s ‘The Invisible Life of Addie Larue.’ Plus TV tie-ins to ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ debut, and new year, new you books are on the menu once more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-01-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry leaders look at what lies ahead in 2021

Senior figures in the trade have said support for bookshops is a high priority in the coming year, while promising further steps to improve diversity across the industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-08 04:59:16 UTC ]
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Industry heads predict resurgence in 2021 and urge support for bookshops

Senior figures from across the publishing industry have shared their predictions for the year ahead with The Bookseller, with support for high-street retailers and further implementation of diversity practices cited as essential steps. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-07 21:52:12 UTC ]
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Get Cozy With These Winter 2021 YA Books For Your TBR

Your winter reading list is about to explode with this roundup of Winter 2021 YA books hitting shelves from January to March. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-01-04 11:38:00 UTC ]
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An Interview With The Year 2021 (shelftalker)

Tweet Kenny: Greetings Year 2021. You are indeed a sight many of us have longed to behold. The Year 2021: Greetings to you. Kenny: As I stand here once again in the Glade of Years, I cannot help but reflect that your predecessor was not entirely forthcoming in her interview with me. The Year... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-01-01 11:00:00 UTC ]
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First Lady Jill Biden to Speak at the 2021 ALA Virtual Midwinter Meeting

The January 25 appearance, in what will be among Dr. Biden's first appearances as First Lady of the United States, is a major show of support for the library community. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-12-31 05:00:00 UTC ]
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For ‘Gatsby’ fans, 2021 will be the start of remakes. First up: ‘Nick’

Michael Farris Smith’s prequel capitalizes on the copyright expiration of Fitzgerald’s 1925 classic. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-12-29 12:00:00 UTC ]
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What to read in 2021 based on what you loved in 2020

Here are 14 books, from a variety of genres, to consider based on recent favorites. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-12-28 13:00:00 UTC ]
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IMLS, NEA, NEH Score Increases in 2021 Budget Bill

The 2021 budget marks the eighth straight year of increases for IMLS, the last four years of which included proposals by the Trump Administration to permanently eliminate the agency. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-12-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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In Jamaica, Rebel Women Lit Launches the Caribbean Readers’ Awards

Book club and literary community Rebel Women Lit aims to ‘showcase the amazing range’ of Caribbean literature with the newly launched Caribbean Readers' Awards. The post In Jamaica, Rebel Women Lit Launches the Caribbean Readers’ Awards appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-12-18 19:25:33 UTC ]
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Mian and Mitchell among 2021 Hachette Children's Novel Award judges

Children’s author Zanib Mian, Waterstones children’s category specialist Georgina Mitchell, literary agent Hellie Ogden and Hachette Children’s Group’s senior commissioning editor Tig Wallace are to judge the Hachette Children’s Novel Award in 2021. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-18 18:51:25 UTC ]
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Donaldson set to light up Christmas 2021 with 'magical' picture book

A new Julia Donaldson picture book, The Christmas Pine, will be published by Alison Green Books in autumn 2021.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-18 03:31:45 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Opens Translation Funding For All Shortlisted Works in 2021

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces six new translations from Arabic and offers translation grants for all its shortlisted titles. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Opens Translation Funding For All Shortlisted Works in 2021 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-12-17 17:14:34 UTC ]
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