Lit Hub Daily: November 20, 2019

Ahead of tonight’s ceremony, we looked back at every National Book Award for Fiction and Nonfiction winner of the 21st century. | Book Marks “A closeness comes from an every-day giving of attention.” Nina McLaughlin on finding the natural world in Ovid. | Lit Hub What does the debutante ball look like in the global age of Instagram? | […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-11-20 11:30:40 UTC ]
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Photo Essay: Christy Awards 2019 and The Art of Writing Conference

The Christy Awards, which are presented by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association to recognize Christian works of the year that have had an impact on contemporary culture, took place on Nov. 6 in Nashville, Tenn. The event was preceded by the annual Art of Writing conference, which is... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Endeavor Business Media Acquires More Than 20 B2B Titles from Informa Plc

At Endeavor Business Media—the Nashville-based company founded by former SouthComm CEO Chris Ferrell just two years ago—2019 is ending the same way it began: with a significant, acquisition-fueled expansion. Nine months after doubling its portfolio by acquiring more than 20 former PennWell... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-11-11 18:34:39 UTC ]
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Gems and Gaffes: Romance Novels 2019–2020

The ecstasy, and occasional agony, of trying to get the historical details right. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales Flat at HBG in Q3, But Expects Good Finish for 2019

Revenue at Hachette Book Group fell marginally in the third quarter ended September 30, 2019, dipping just 0.3%, parent company Lagardère reported. One reason for the small decline was slowing sales of the longtime backlist bestseller 'You Are a Badass.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Folio Lit Acquires Emma Sweeney Agency

Folio Literary Management has acquired the Emma Sweeney Literary Agency, effective January 2, 2020. The latter, founded in 2006, represented such authors as Sara Gruen and Edgar Cantero. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Parliamentary Book Awards 2019 pushed back to 2020

The Parliamentary Book Awards 2019 have been pushed back to February 2020, due to the general election. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-06 02:00:14 UTC ]
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Meet the 2019 Eddie & Ozzie Award Winners

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[ Folio Magazine | 2019-11-05 18:49:10 UTC ]
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Photo Mania: Comic Arts Brooklyn 2019

Comic Arts Brooklyn, an annual festival focused on indie and self-published comics and graphic novels held on the campus of Pratt Institute November 2, featured an expanded number of tables and exhibiting artists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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50 Best Harry Potter Gifts in 2019: Ideas for Kids and Adults

Find the perfect Harry Potter gifts for everyone on your list, but feel free to get yourself a little something as well! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-11-01 10:38:02 UTC ]
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Guadalajara 2019: U.S. Publishers at the Book Fair

PW caught up with a couple of U.S. publishers who will be attending the Guadalajara International Book Fair this year to discuss what their plans are for the event. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Guadalajara 2019: A Literary Tale of Two Immigrants

A Canadian publisher and an El Salvadoran writer have found a lasting collaboration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Guadalajara 2019: The U.S.-Mexico Border As a Literary Character

The border between Mexico and the U.S. can mean different things to different people. Attendees of LéaLA, Los Angeles's Spanish-language book fair, weigh in. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Guadalajara 2019: The IPA Heads to the Andes and Back

The president of the International Publishers Association takes a cultural road trip across Latin America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The 10 books to read in November

From “Checkpoint Charlie” to Jenny Slate’s “Little Weirds” and the new edition of “Joy of Cooking.” Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-10-31 15:55:41 UTC ]
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Power Players 2019: Karen Barnes

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[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2019-10-30 22:08:00 UTC ]
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The Most Popular Books In Libraries, July–September 2019

Take a peek at the most popular books in libraries during the third quarter of 2019, courtesy of Panorama Picks. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-10-30 10:35:21 UTC ]
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[ British Council global | 2019-10-30 09:49:28 UTC ]
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Sharjah 2019: U.S., U.A.E. Libraries Are Better Together

Two American librarians reflect on their experience working with their colleagues in the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of October 28, 2019

The anonymous author (and Trump staffer) behind a now-infamous Times op-ed gets a publishing deal, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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