Lit Hub Weekly: November 4 – 8, 2024

Jaydra Johnson on the intersections of literature, classism, and what it means to be called white trash. | Lit Hub Memoir “It flattens all queer art into the nebulous category of ‘pornography.’” Project 2025 is going to have devastating effects on our freedom to read the books we want to read. | Lit Hub Politics […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-11-09 11:30:14 UTC ]
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Nearly 8 Million Viewers Watched Kamala Harris’ Fox News Interview

The gamble paid off for Vice President Kamala Harris. The Democratic presidential candidate's contentious Wednesday evening interview on Fox News returned nice dividends from a ratings perspective. According to final numbers from Nielsen Media Research, 7.8 million total... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2024-10-17 22:55:45 UTC ]
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Kate McKinnon to Host 2024 National Book Awards

The actor, comedian, and author will preside over the November 20 ceremony, held at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. McKinnon will be joined by Grammy Award winner Jon Batiste, who will be featured as the event's first-ever live musical guest. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2024: Karine Pansa Prepares for the Future

The outgoing IPA president reflects on her two-year tenure and her new project promoting reading in Latin America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best Children’s Book Deals of October 16, 2024

Halloween with the Peanuts gang, Diwali celebrations, Black heroes, and more of today's best kids' book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-10-16 14:45:00 UTC ]
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Download our 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair Magazine

Publishing Perspectives’ 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair magazine is a showcase of global publishing, book market trends, and people to know. By Hannah Johnson s thousands of publishers, agents, authors, and book industry professionals gather together in Frankfurt this week, Publishing Perspectives is... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-10-16 14:26:43 UTC ]
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The week's bestselling books, Oct. 20

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-10-16 13:00:11 UTC ]
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Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024: Opening Events

The eve of the 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse has been filled with strong calls for peaceful discussion, tolerance, and the gap-crossing power of international literature. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse 2024: Opening Events appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-10-15 17:55:54 UTC ]
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Boris Johnson’s memoir sells more than 40,000 copies in first week on sale

Unleashed, which covers Johnson’s time as mayor of London, foreign secretary and prime minister, was the bestselling book of the weekBoris Johnson’s memoir, Unleashed, sold 42,528 copies in its opening week after being published on 10 October, making it the bestselling book of last week.This... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-10-15 14:27:52 UTC ]
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The Best YA Book Deals of the Day for October 15, 2024

Whether you're looking to read a fantasy, a murder mystery, romance, or something else, there's a YA book deal for you this week! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-10-15 13:30:00 UTC ]
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8 truly useful AI tools that make your life and work easier

Artificial intelligence is the holy grail of the information age and the hot topic du jour. The hype was triggered by the revolutionary chatbot ChatGPT, which has turned our concept of non-human intelligence on its head. With a few key words, the AI creates seemingly authentic essays... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-10-15 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: October 16, 2024

WaterBrook signs pastor Charles Metcalf's book on overcoming self-doubt and stepping into God’s plan with confidence, Kregel lands a new book by Christy Award-winning novelist Katie Powner, and more Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2024: Rights Action Off to a Hot Start as the Frankfurt Book Fair Prepares for Kick Off

Ahead of this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair, Scribner preempts Portia Elan’s debut novel, S&S takes English-language rights to Naomi Ishiguro's Japanese folklore–inspired fantasy series, and Inklore signs a 12-book deal with James Tynion IV. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Deals of the Day for October 14, 2024

A modern gothic fantasy, a hopepunk space opera, a ghostalker, and more of today's best science fiction and fantasy book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-10-14 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Extra, Extra!: The Book News Book Riot Covered this Week

We cover news ourselves, or at least what we think could also be considered news in the world of books and reading. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-10-13 19:19:38 UTC ]
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The Biggest Book News of the Week

Han Kang wins the Nobel in literature, are there really only 20,000 readers of lit fic in the U.S?, and more of the headlines from the past week. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-10-12 15:43:14 UTC ]
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Indie Spotlight: October 2024

In this edition of Indie Spotlight, our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature scary stories. Want to see your book featured? Check out the Indie Spotlight calendar at booklife.com/indiespotlight. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Taylor Norman Named PW Star Watch Superstar of 2024

The executive editor at Holiday House/Neal Porter Books was honored for what she describes as a life-long ambition: working as a children’s book editor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Star Watch 2024: Celebrating 10 Years of Star Watch

Superstars from years past reflect on the industry and share advice for book-biz newbies Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Star Watch 2024: Honorees

Meet the 35 honorees of the 10th anniversary edition of Star Watch, our annual program dedicated to recognizing and honoring rising talent in the publishing and bookselling businesses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Star Watch 2024: Publishing’s Brightest

Welcome to the 10th anniversary of Star Watch, our annual program dedicated to recognizing and honoring rising talent in the publishing and bookselling businesses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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