London Book Fair 2019: 'Engagement, Not Despair': PW Talks to Bill McKibben

In his new book, 'Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?', the pioneering science writer and environmental activist offers a thoughtful, sobering look at the future of humanity. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Exclusive Books mourns loss of Lauren Watson

South African bookselling chain Exclusive Books is mourning the sudden death of Lauren Watson, manager of its flagship Hyde Park store in Johannesburg. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Anna James signs three book deal with HarperCollins Children’s

HarperCollins Children’s Books has acquired the debut novel from literary journalist and scout Anna James in a “hotly contested” auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Sales of Print Books Slowed in Third Quarter

Though sales continue to be up over last year, the rate of growth is down from 6% for the first half of the year, to 3% in the third quarter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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WHS book sales down 2% despite boost from Zoella

WH Smith saw strong sales from its Zoella Book Club launch over summer, but general book sales were down 2% like-for-like for the retailer in the year ending 31st August 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Current Affairs Drive the Mission (and Revenue) at Haymarket Books

Though Haymarket has always been a mission-driven press, its focus on books on hot-button topics written by prominent authors has proven to be strong revenue generator. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PFD launches online books catalogue

Literary agency Peters Fraser + Dunlop has launched an online books catalogue and aims to have every agented book listed and available by 2024 in time for its 100th anniversary. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Elton John will publish 'no-holds-barred' autobiography in 2019

Elton John may soon be trading his piano keyboard for a computer keyboard with news that the legendary recording artist is writing his autobiography for publication in 2019.  Publisher Henry Holt & Co., a division of Macmillan, has acquired the rights to John’s autobiography, according to a... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Book Deals: Week of October 17, 2016

A Bachelor producer and social media star sells a self-help book, a New York magazine editor lands a deal at Portfolio, and more in this week's book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bill Beverly wins two CWA Daggers

Bill Beverly’s Dodgers (No Exit Press) won two gongs at the Crime Writers Association Dagger awards last night. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Posthumous children's book from Elizabeth Jane Howard

Pan Macmillan imprint Mantle is to publish The Amazing Adventures of Freddie Whitemouse, a children's book by the late novelist Elizabeth Jane Howard, in November. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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IBW 'Best of the Best' books announced

Titles by Edmund de Waal and R J Palacio have been named as the favourite of booksellers and their customers from the last decade. The Hare With Amber Eyes by de Waal (Vintage) was named as booksellers' and readers' top title in the adult category, while Wonder by Palacio (Corgi Children’s) was... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Walker Books increases turnover in 2015

Independent publisher Walker Books saw its sales increase in 2015, according to financial accounts filed on Companies House. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Comic books come to VR through an app

You may have felt immersed in a comic book before, but never quite so literally as this. Madefire has released a free Gear VR preview app that lets you read its Motion Books in virtual reality. As you might guess, it's all about depth. Pages now fill... Continue reading at Engadget

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At Frankfurt: Supply Chain Meeting to Feature Nielsen Book’s New Metadata White Papers

At the Oct. 18 EDItEUR Supply Chain Seminar at the Frankfurt Book Fair will see a presentation on 'The Link Between Metadata and Sales' for the USA. The post At Frankfurt: Supply Chain Meeting to Feature Nielsen Book’s New Metadata White Papers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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'The Midnight Gang' revealed as next David Walliams book

The Midnight Gang will be the title of the next David Walliams children’s book, due for release next month.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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SMP Launching Crossover Imprint, Wednesday Books

The new imprint, which will be overseen by SMP publisher Jennifer Enderlin with Sara Goodman serving as editorial director, will publish YA and adult titles focused on coming-of-age themes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Russian Book Chamber Parses Reading Patterns, Sales

'By all accounts, popular literature is in the lead' among Russian readers, according to new results from a survey reported by Russia Behind the Headlines. The post Russian Book Chamber Parses Reading Patterns, Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Sceptre acquires lecturer's book on 'future-proofing for thinkers'

Sceptre has acquired a book by Central St. Martins lecturer and artist Rod Judkins described as "future-proofing for thinkers". Continue reading at The Bookseller

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The Audio Book Club Gets Shrill

Subscribe in iTunes ∙ RSS feed ∙ Download ∙ Play in Another Tab Slate Plus members: Get your ad-free podcast feed Continue reading at Slate

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International Hot Book Properties, Week of October 10, 2016

A memoir by an Italian doctor working with migrants draws interest, as does a celebrated French novel currently up for the Prix Goncourt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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