‘Love After Love’ reminds readers why we go to books in search of answers to life’s great questions

Ingrid Persaud’s Trinidad-set debut is a memorable, moving account of wounded people who come together to create an alternative family. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

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London Book Fair 2016: LBF Opens with Wind at Publishers' Backs

After years of sales declines in the U.K., the London Book Fair opened Tuesday with U.K. sales on the rise. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Quantum’s Quandary: London Book Fair’s Careful Conference

In a day of congenial panel discussions and reassuring pep talks, London Book Fair's Quantum Conference threw an amber-warm light on tricky times for publishing. The post Quantum’s Quandary: London Book Fair’s Careful Conference appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Nourry questions IPA's China decision

Arnaud Nourry, chief executive of Hachette Livre, has publicly questioned the decision to allow the Publishers Association of China to become a member of the International Publishers Association (IPA), citing newspaper reports of censorship in the country. Nourry said he hoped the IPA members... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Ahead of LBF at IPA Congress: Many Publishers, Great and Small

Dichotomies of local and global, major and modest, resonated throughout the International Publishers Association's 31st Congress, convened in the run-up to London Book Fair. The post Ahead of LBF at IPA Congress: Many Publishers, Great and Small appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Exploring the Role and Craft of Translation at London Book Fair

"Reflecting the sector's growing significance," translation and the work of translators have a strong presence in 2016 London Book Fair programming. The post Exploring the Role and Craft of Translation at London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Google shows love to users with disabilities

According to Google, 20 percent of people in the USA will experience a disability at some point in their life. Let's think about this for a moment -- that is one in five people. In other words, people with disabilities are a significant part of the population. While there are many laws on the... Continue reading at Betanews

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London Digital 2016: The Markets to Open 2016 Frankfurt Book Fair

Last year the Frankfurt Book Fair and Publishing Perspectives launched a new conference, the Markets: Global Publishing Summit. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Audio Book Club Reads When Breath Becomes Air

To listen to the Audio Book Club discussion of When Breath Becomes Air, click the arrow on the player below. Continue reading at Slate

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Gail Rebuck: ‘The Power of the Book’ in the Digital Age

'The power of the book and the importance of the author haven’t changed at all,' the Baroness Gail Rebuck tells London Book Fair's Quantum Conference. And she warns against a 'civil war' in publishing. The post Gail Rebuck: ‘The Power of the Book’ in the Digital Age appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Pico Iyer, more at L.A. Times Festival of Books' travel stage

FESTIVAL OF BOOKS Travel stage Pico Iyer in conversation, plus safety tips, budget travel and more. When, where: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday on the USC campus. Admission, info: Free admission; parking $12 in USC lots. events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks SPAIN Presentation Tom Harter, president of... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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London Book Fair 2016: Hachette CEO Presses Chinese Publishers, Blasts EU Copyright Proposals

Hachette CEO Arnaud Nourry said defeating the European Commission's copyright proposals should be the IPA's "number one" goal. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Chronicle buys picture book in six-figure deal

Chronicle Books has paid a six-figure advance for a picture book by debut author and illustrator Brendan Wenzel, following an eight-publisher auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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On-Ramp to London Book Fair: International Rights Deals

London Book Fair-bound publishers and agents from several regions of the world share their latest rights deals and highlights from their spring lists. The post On-Ramp to London Book Fair: International Rights Deals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Guardian First Book Award to close after 17 years

The Guardian First Book Award is to close after 17 years due to a crowded "awards landscape" and the financial constraints of running the prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Hodder rushes to buy 'moving' Dear Michael, Love Dad

Hodder & Stoughton has snapped up a "tender and moving" book of letters by writer Iain Maitland - bought within four hours of the manuscript's submission. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Canadian Print Book Sales Up Slightly in 2015

Nonfiction category saw the largest boost, thanks to the popularity of coloring books such as 'Secret Garden' and 'Lost Ocean.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 11, 2016

This week: a 19th century bookseller's obsession with a lost masterpiece, plus Chester Brown's latest graphic novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Ex paramedic wins three-book and TV deals for detective thriller

The Bournemouth-based 33-year-old was offered a six-figure sum for his series about a troubled Met investigator in the sights of a serial killerA former paramedic has received a three-book publishing and television deal for his debut crime series, which publishers and producers describe as... Continue reading at The Guardian

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The Grid to Random House Business Books

Random House Business Books has acquired The Grid by 32-year-old business guru Matt Watkinson. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Book Deals: Week of April 11, 2016

HarperCollins nabs a book about video game development, Scribner signs a picture book author for an adult title about birding, Other Press buys a book about a Boko Haram captive, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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