Monthly StatShot, June 2016

Sales of adult trade books dropped 2.8% in the first half of 2016, compared to the same period in 2015, according to figures released by the Association of American Publishers as part of its StatShot program. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Six books to read this Women In Translation month – recommended by our experts

Mysteries from China, short stories from the Balkans, a French-Morrocan autobiography and more. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2023-08-17 13:31:43 UTC ]
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Riot Roundup: The Best Books We Read April-June 2023

Rioters share the best books they read last quarter, from historical fiction featuring badass lady pirates to essays by disabled parents. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-07-26 10:37:00 UTC ]
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Christian Retailers See Six Month Sales Gain

Same-store sales for the first six months of 2023 rose 9.7% over the comparable period 2022 at the 220 independent Christian retailers who report data to the Parable Group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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China Bestsellers June: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Serials

Both in fiction and nonfiction, China's bestseller charts in June reflected readers' deepening interest in national culture and history. The post China Bestsellers June: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Serials appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-07-24 17:26:58 UTC ]
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AAP StatShot Shows the US Book Market Flat in May

In the US, sales of books for adults and education were up in May, as children's books slid again, per AAP's StatShot. The post AAP StatShot Shows the US Book Market Flat in May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-07-24 14:10:38 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Bestsellers: June 2023

Both the nonfiction and fiction June bestselllers lists feature a hit parade of familiar names. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Library Event Cancelations, Changes, and Support for Pride Month 2023

A look at the destruction of Pride displays, cancelation of Drag storytimes, and other June LGBTQ+ events in U.S. libraries in 2023. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-07-10 10:36:00 UTC ]
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Top 25 Overall Bestsellers: June 25–July 1, 2023

Here’s a peek at the top 25 books of the week. New titles include, at #1, yet another Colleen Hoover book—this one an updated edition of her self-published 2016 novel, 'Too Late.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: June 30, 2023

Among the week's headlines: a resurgent ALA Annual Conference closes in Chicago; a Georgia teacher is fired for reading an inclusive book to her students; how libraries are catering to remote workers; and New York City libraries are spared from budget cuts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Licensing Hotline: June 29, 2023

Read on for news about Random House Children's Books' publishing plans for Afro Unicorn; Scholastic and Insight Editions' OMG POP! books; Really Big Coloring Books' range of products featuring PBS Kids properties; MerryMakers' launch of an InvestiGators licensing program; a new licensing effort... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s SFF Deals for June 26, 2023

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-06-26 13:58:21 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: June 23, 2023

Among the week's headlines: The ALA Annual Conference kicks off in Chicago with a rally in defense of the freedom to read; EveryLibrary issues a sobering report on state legislation threatening libraries; and how one Missouri library is grappling with a new state rule governing allegedly... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 26, 2023

Our favorite books coming out this week include new titles from Julia Seales, Peter Moore, Shungiku Uchida, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 26, 2023

'The Five-Star Weekend' by beach-read queen Elin Hilderbrand is the #1 book in the country, with Bonnie Garmus’s 'Lessons in Chemistry' and Emily Henry's 'Happy Place' rounding out the top 3. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of June 26, 2023

Judi Dench sells a book on Shakespeare to St. Martin’s, Gallery’s 13a imprint buys a memoir from Nia Long, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookforum Is Returning, Months After Its Closure Was Mourned in the Literary World

The literary magazine will be back in print in August, with a new publishing partner: The Nation. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-06-22 10:10:16 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 19, 2023

Our favorite books coming out this week include new titles from Laura Lee Guhrke, Sarah Stewart Taylor, and Linda Kao. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of June 19, 2023

National Book Award finalist Rumaan Alam sells two novels to Riverhead, and Ace buys a fantasy duology from K.X. Song. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 19, 2023

Actor Elliot Page has the #8 book in the country with the memoir 'Pageboy.' Plus 'All the Sinners Bleed' author S.A. Cosby takes a leap of faith, and Lisa See invites readers into 'Lady Tan's Circle of Women.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: June 16, 2023

Among the week's headlines: Illinois governor JB Pritzker signs a law to discourage book bans; Texas governor Greg Abbott signs a law that will encourage book bans; a school board in Missouri may use a new state law to ban Art Spiegelman's 'Maus'; and Zain Khalid wins the NYPL's Young Lions... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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