Monthly StatShot, June 2017

Sales of adult trade book were 3.1% higher in the first six months of 2017 than in the comparable period in 2016, according to figures released by the AAP as part of its StatShot program. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, January 29, 2017

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended January 29, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canada is Guest Country of Honor at 2017 Havana International Book Fair

Canadian authors including Margaret Atwood, Madeleine Thien, Luc Chartrand and Jocelyne Saucier are to travel to Cuba, as are 18 publishers. The post Canada is Guest Country of Honor at 2017 Havana International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, February 6, 2017

This week: new novels from John Darnielle and Viet Thanh Nguyen, plus how medicine changed the end of life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of February 6, 2017

Atria nabs a debut novel on the Israeli military draft, Acevedo brings a historical novel to Europa, a journalist’s book on truth under Trump goes to Prometheus Books, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Stocks: January 2017 Performances

The Publishers Weekly Stock Index rose 6.5% in January, as the share prices at five companies rose, while prices fell at another five. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Spring 2017 Audio Announcements

Boom is still the word where audiobooks are concerned, as a new season of releases arrives. Our listing of upcoming audio titles reflects the wide variety of new projects scheduled for the season. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The 11 Most Anticipated Book Adaptations of 2017

From Stephen King to Lauren Oliver, these are the 11 adaptations already creating buzz. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: February 2, 2017

A store in northern Maine wins a cash prize; college students petition for a Barnes & Noble; Houston gets a new Latino bookstore; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Licensing Hotline: January 2017

Candlewick Entertainment has acquired world rights to three novels tied to 'Ride,' a live-action TV series that debuted on Nickelodeon on January 30. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finalists Named for 2017 PW Bookstore of the Year

This year’s bookstore finalists represent a broad range of independent bookstores, from across the country, both newer stores and long-established ones. The winner will be announced in March. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Will Schwalbe Goes on Tour—For Three Months

Publishing executive Will Schwalbe brings back the long tour and will visit 38 bookstores and libraries from January through March to see readers and talk about "Books for Living." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of January 30, 2017

MCD/FSG nabs a debut thriller by a Yaddo fellow, Emily Bestler takes the second novel by Amy Poeppel, Reston brings a Vietnam War Memorial history to Arcade, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, January 30, 2017

This week: the oddly musical mysteries in the motion of the planets, plus love and art in 1950s Manhattan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: January 30, 2017

Divergent series author Veronica Roth has the #5 book in the country with the YA space opera ‘Carve the Mark.’ Plus ’The Little Book of Hygge’ helps readers embrace the latest lifestyle trend, and current events continue to drive book sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For Librarians, 2017 Is Off to a Rough Start

Low attendance at ALA Midwinter, and thorny questions about the fate of libraries under Trump. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: February 2017

The latest from Kyle Idleman and a guide to spiritual success by psychic-reader-to-the-stars Joanna Garzilli are among the most-anticipated religion and spirituality titles publishing in February. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: January 2017

HarperOne nabs a book by ‘Miracles from Heaven’ producer DeVon Franklin, “Chewbacca mom” inks a double with Zondervan, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookstore News: January 25, 2017

OKC indie pop-up to get permanent home; crowdfunding campaign launched to open Bronx bookstore; UConn Hartford to get a new B&N; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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International Hot Book Properties, Week of January 23, 2017

Two backlist titles find new life abroad, and a French novel set in 11th-century Japan is picking up sales across Europe. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2017 Newbery and Caldecott Winners

PW spoke with this year's Caldecott and Newbery Medal winners about what they were doing when the committee called with the good news. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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