Los Angeles Times Book Club reads 'The Library Book'

Just in time for summer reading, the Los Angeles Times Book Club has chosen "The Library Book" as our first community read and will host a June 25 forum with bestselling author Susan Orlean. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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Book revenues decline in Wiley third quarter

2014 acquisitions Profiles International and Crossknowledge helped John Wiley & Sons to a third quarter revenue rise of 5% on a constant currency basis (2% including the impact of foreign exchange), at $465m. However, the company said organic revenue – excluding the impact of the buys - was... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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McKearney to be chair of Book Marketing Society

The Book Marketing Society (BMS) has appointed Miranda McKearney as its new chair. McKearney, founder and former c.e.o. of charity The Reading Agency, takes on the role from previous chair Martin Neild, who has stepped down after five years. McKearney stepped down from her role at The Reading... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Books Mark the Second Anniversary of Pope Francis

A crop of new and weighty books about and by Pope Francis mark the second anniversary of his election to lead the Catholic Church. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Spirituality and Religion Books, March 11, 2015

Theologian Harvey Cox offers simple advice on reading the complex Bible; Pope Francis ponders Jesus and the life of faith. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Johnston Press chief: we will end up with fewer full-time journalists

Ashley Highfield says the ‘economics’ of digital news require the publisher to rely more on a ‘fluid’ selection of contributorsJohnston Press chief executive Ashley Highfield has warned that the number of full-time journalists working across the group’s local titles will fall from its current... Continue reading at The Guardian

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A Photo Essay from the Riyadh International Book Fair

Roger Tagholm shares a few of the faces and places he experienced during a visit to the Riyadh International Book Fair (RIBF). The post A Photo Essay from the Riyadh International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Crown's Image Books Halts Acquisitions

In the latest change in Crown's Christian Publishing Group, the company has announced it will stop acquiring new titles for its Catholic imprint, Image Books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Patterson to fund school libraries in the US

After funding school libraries in the UK via a World Book Day award, author James Patterson is launching a similar scheme in the US. The author is donating $250,000 (£165,527) to American school libraries through a grant programme administered by Scholastic Reading Club, a division of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bestselling author Alice Hoffman's children's book, 'Nightbird,' receives mostly positive reviews

Hoffman's book tells the story of a girl whose family had a curse placed upon them and whose town is fearful of what they believe to be a monster living in their midst. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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International Hot Book Properties: Week of March 9, 2015

In this week's column, a backlist Dutch thriller sees new life after a movie adaptation; a Mexican debut novel with a bizarre culinary twist draws publisher in the U.K.; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The VéroK Literary Agency on Kids Book Biz Changes

The VéroK Agency represents children’s book publishers across Europe and the English-language markets and is seeing changes in who buys what where. The post The VéroK Literary Agency on Kids Book Biz Changes appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Baileys Prize reveals book longlist

The 20-strong longlist for this year's Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction features five debut novels, alongside an author nominated for her 20th book. Continue reading at BBC News

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James Patterson to Donate $1.25M to Libraries

As part of a new initiative designed to raise awareness about the state of school libraries in the U.S., James Patterson announced that he will make a $1.25 million donation to school libraries across the country this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riyadh Int’l Book Fair Offers Window Into Closed World

Roger Tagholm reports from the Riyadh Int'l Book Fair, where his pre-conceptions about Saudi Arabia were challenged and cultures connected through books. The post Riyadh Int’l Book Fair Offers Window Into Closed World appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Will a coloring book help you sleep better?

Research suggests coloring may lower stress, aid relaxation, and improve sleep and attention spans.  Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Time Inc. close to naming president of People

Time Inc., the nation's largest magazine publisher, is close to naming former TV executive Rich Battista to lead the company's largest brand, People magazine, as well as its sibling publication... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

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Manning leaves Hot Key Books

Kate Manning has left her role as sales and marketing director of Hot Key Books. Manning confirmed she had left the company to The Bookseller, but would not give any more information.   A spokesperson for Bonnier, which owns Hot Key, would not confirm if Manning had been made redundant, but... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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March 2015: Top Reviews of Self-Published Books from BlueInk Review

Our March 2015 selection of reviews from BlueInk Review, a review of self-published books, includes a memoir from Romanian tennis pro Peter Marmureanu. The post March 2015: Top Reviews of Self-Published Books from BlueInk Review appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Love letter to YA book bloggers

Andy Robb founded the UKYA Blogger Awards to salute all the teen and YA book bloggers who work so hard, for nothing but free books and the odd signature, to tell the world about the books they love, here’s whyOur guide to becoming a book bloggerTop 10 teen/YA book bloggers by... Continue reading at The Guardian

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 9, 2015

This week: Erik Larson's account of the 'Lusitania,' and a coming-of-age novel about a girl...who's also a cannibal. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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