Luke Evans’ memoir shows why there’s no such thing as a gay Jehovah’s Witness

The only documented experiences we have about growing up LGBTQ+ as a Jehovah’s Witness comes from former members, like Evans, who have left – or been forced to leave. Continue reading at 'The Conversation'

[ The Conversation | 2024-10-30 17:20:20 UTC ]
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Free-speech groups defend publication of Milo Yiannopoulos memoir

In the face of pressure for Simon & Schuster to drop the far-right star’s book Dangerous in the US, campaigners say that stifling him will have ‘a chilling effect’A boycott of far-right controversialist Milo Yiannopoulos’s publisher Simon & Schuster will have “a chilling effect” on... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ebury acquires true-crime memoir on catching a murderer

Ebury Press has acquired Catching a Serial Killer by former Detective Sergeant Stephen Fulcher - a true-crime memoir about the manhunt for murderer Christopher Halliwell. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ready for a language lesson? Video shows you how to say 'Merry Christmas' in many languages

This video could come in handy today. You can learn how to wish people Merry Christmas in Portuguese (Feliz Natal), Tagalog (Maligayang Pasko) or in a bunch of other languages. Ampersand Travel put this video together — and invites others to add their own entry on the company’s Facebook page.... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-12-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frog and Toad from famous book series may be gay, author's daughter says

In 1974, children's author and illustrator Arnold Lobel published his first Frog and Toad book. Four years later, he came out to his family as gay. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Viv Groskop's literary self-help memoir to Fig Tree

Viv Groskop's "literary self-help memoir" inspired by the Russian classics has been acquired at auction by Penguin General imprint Fig Tree. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New analysis shows extent of England's library book spend drop

Book spend for libraries in England has fallen by £35m since 2005, while book lending to adults and children has declined by 36.5% and 21% respectively in the last five years, new analysis from library campaigner and former Watersones' m.d. Tim Coates has revealed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Notes: HarperCollins’ Word of Prayer With Alexa; Registration for Spring Trade Shows

London and New York's trade shows have opened registration. And in Christian publishing, a Big Five player teams up with Amazon. The post International Notes: HarperCollins’ Word of Prayer With Alexa; Registration for Spring Trade Shows appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Goosebumps Author R.L. Stine to Write Series of Marvel's Man-Thing Comics

Stine is achieving a "lifelong dream" by writing the comics, a five-issue series that debuts in February and will feature plenty of interdimensional weirdness. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kudos buys TV rights to Tom Marcus' memoir

Television rights to Tom Marcus’ memoir Soldier Spy have been sold to Kudos, producers of "Broadchurch", "Spooks" and "Human", who are planning a returnable series. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Black Friday damages high-street sales, report shows

Black Friday damages high street sales for weeks before the event, a report from KPMG has revealed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Caitlyn Jenner's memoir 'The Secrets of My Life' will be published in April

Caitlyn Jenner, the Olympic legend turned reality television star who came out as transgender last year, has revealed the title of her upcoming memoir: “The Secrets of My Life.” In a Twitter post Monday, Jenner shared an image showing the title of the book and its publication date of April 25,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PA launches Textbook Challenge as research shows resources are 'under-used'

The Publishers Association is launching a new campaign, The Textbook Challenge, after an independent survey found that 63% of primary and secondary teachers in English schools could be "making more use of textbooks" - while one in five don’t use them at all. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riddell and Fletcher amongst WBD Show line-up

Children’s authors such as Tom Fletcher, Chris Hoy and the children’s laureate Chris Riddell have signed up to take part in next year’s ‘Biggest Book Show on Earth’, organised by World Book Day. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Surfing memoir Barbarian Days wins William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award

Surfing memoir Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by New Yorker journalist William Finnegan (Corsair) has scooped the 28th William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down' by Haemin Sunim

Religion editor Emma Koonse recommends 'The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down' by Haemin Sunim, which combines philosophy with spiritual insight to address political differences and anger. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Megyn Kelly Hits the Road to Support Memoir

The anchor of Fox News's top-rated cable news program 'The Kelly File' will take her show on the road for the first time, beginning November 28, in support of her memoir, 'Settle for More.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Millennial-Focused Video Network Cheddar Looking for Brands to Sponsor Shows

Jon Steinberg, the former president of BuzzFeed, is moving quickly to expand the programming and distribution of Cheddar, the video network he launched earlier this year.In May, Cheddar, which streams on Facebook Live and Sling, added a new 30-minute show from female-focused publisher Bustle,... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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These Fossil Ads Show How Tasty's Viral Cooking Videos Are Made

If you've ever wondered how BuzzFeed's popular Tasty videos come together, Fossil's new ads want to show you. As a follow-up to its recent twist on the viral "Instagram Husbands" clip, the watch brand's newest spot plays off of the success of the digital publisher's viral videos. Fossil worked... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall Regional Bookseller Shows Full of Energy

The word most frequently used to describe this year's fall regional bookseller trade shows was 'energetic.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Psychotherapist's memoir The Incurable Romantic to L,B

Richard Beswick, publishing director at Little, Brown, has bought a memoir called The Incurable Romantic in which a psychotherapist, Frank Tallis, investigates tales of jealousy, longing and desire. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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