More Fiction Softness Leads To Dip in Units in Late June

Gains in the adult and juvenile nonfiction segments were not enough to counter declines in fiction, and as a result, unit sales of print books fell 1% in the week ended June 24, 2018, compared to the similar week in 2017, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Study of Reality: On Trauma, Quantum Mechanics, and Writing Science Fiction

Before I dedicated my life to taking pot-shots at the nature of the universe—I mean, before I became a science fiction writer—I was a frightened child. Death scared me, but living was the constant terror. My father told me I had chosen this. I had come to him in a dream before I was born […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Lit Hub Daily: June 13, 2023

While visiting Italy’s vanishing towns, Dominic Smith muses on abandonment both physical and emotional. | Lit Hub Memoir 26 new books out today for your summer reading glow-up. | The Hub “When we write ‘I’ in the personal essay it is a philosophical act as much as it is a creative one.” Sarah... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Focus on the Family Launches Fiction Imprint

The first three titles under the Focus Fiction imprint will be acquired and edited by Jerry B. Jenkins and will be published this fall. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Focus on the Family Launches Fiction Titles

The first three titles under the Focus Fiction label will be acquired and edited by Jerry B. Jenkins and will be published this fall. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: June 14, 2023

A title on spiritual resilience in the struggle for justice goes to Broadleaf and Brazos to publish on the theological life of young Black girls are among recent deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Riot’s SFF Deals for June 12, 2023

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

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24 New Fiction Books to Read This Summer

A sequel to Colson Whitehead’s “Harlem Shuffle,” new stories from Jamel Brinkley, a debut novel about a teenager who worked for Andy Warhol — and more. Continue reading at The New York Times

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This Week's Bestsellers: June 12, 2023

Tracy Wolff concludes her popular YA vampire series, Crave, with 'Cherish,' the #3 book in the country. Plus actor and musician Hayley Kiyoko takes the #5 spot on our children’s fiction list with her debut novel, 'Girls Like Girls,' and June's book club picks celebrate friendship. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Seeing the Light on Religious Fiction

Jeff Crosby, the executive director of the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association, learns to embrace Christian fiction after years as a skeptic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Seeing the Light on Religious Fiction

Jeff Crosby, the executive director of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association, learns to embrace Christian fiction after years as a skeptic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of June 12, 2023

Park Row bets on a debut historical novel, musician Orenda Fink sells a book to Gallery, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 12, 2023

Our favorite books coming out this week include new titles from Kritika H. Rao, Uzma Jalaluddin, and Peter Turchin. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: June 9, 2023

Among the week's headlines: the Fifth Circuit hears a closely-watched book banning case; Louisiana passes a 'harmful to minors' law for library books; legal action over a flawed New York City library design; and California expands its partnership with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out June 2023

Get ready for the summer with these 12 June children's book releases, including Hawaiian fantasy Lei and the Fire Goddess by Malia Maunakea. Continue reading at Book Riot

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10 New Manga Releases of June 2023 to Round Out Your Summer Reading List

The new manga releases out June 2023 include isekai, a slice-of-life romance, a new story from the creator of Chainsaw Man, and much more! Continue reading at Book Riot

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Licensing Hotline: June 2023

Read on for news about collectible figures depicting Nancy Drew, Odd Dot securing publishing rights to the Build-A-Bear brand, Boom! Studios' new four-comic series tied to the Creed franchise, Printers Row Publishing Group's year-round success with Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Riot’s SFF Deals for June 5, 2023

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

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The Week in Libraries: June 2, 2023

Among the week's headlines: a library-led coalition has filed a lawsuit challenging a new Arkansas law that exposes librarians and booksellers to criminal prosecution for making allegedly inappropriate books available, while a new 'harmful to minors' rule in Missouri is causing confusion and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of June 5, 2023

Little, Brown takes on a centuries-spanning Black family saga by a recent MFA grad, Lisa Gardner sells three to Grand Central, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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