Murakami in France, a Debut In Germany: International Bestsellers October, 2011

With Knopf set to release Haruki Murakami’s 1Q84 this week in the U.S., the latest novel from the award-winning Japanese author was an instant bestseller in Japan and debuted at #3 in France in September. Topping the French fiction chart last month was The Passenger, the most recent thriller from the Paris-born author Jean-Christophe Grangé. Grangé has been published in the U.S. by a couple of different houses with limited success. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2011-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The week's bestselling books, Feb. 11

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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‘We didn’t expect this phenomenon to last’: France’s comic-book tradition is hitting new heights

The market for bédé visual storytelling almost doubled over the course of the pandemic, but can the birthplace of Asterix continue to nurture creators?Like thousands of French people, Sylvie Pinault discovered comic books during the pandemic. Though bandes dessinées – literally meaning “drawn... Continue reading at The Guardian

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This Week’s Bestsellers: February 5, 2024

‘Gothikana’ by BookTok favorite RuNyx is the #6 book in the country. Plus Jamie Oliver heads to the Mediterranean for his latest cookbook, and newly minted Newbery Medalist Dave Eggers gets a boost. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PRH Led in Children’s Picture Book Bestsellers in 2023, While Scholastic Took Top Spot in Fiction

Penguin Random House strengthened its grip on the picture book lists and made gains on the frontlist fiction lists, which Scholastic still rules. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Germany’s Bookwire Acquires Bookrepublic’s Distribution Business

German digital book distributor Bookwire enters the Italian market by acquiring distribution services from Bookrepublic. The post Germany’s Bookwire Acquires Bookrepublic’s Distribution Business appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The week's bestselling books, Feb. 4

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Taipei International Book Exhibition 2024: A Market Profile

A market boosted by the elimination of sales tax on books, Taiwan is ready for a strong year at its upcoming international book exhibition. The post Taipei International Book Exhibition 2024: A Market Profile appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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This Week's Bestsellers: January 29, 2024

Alex Michaelides has the #6 book in the country with ‘The Fury.’ Plus Jamie Lee Curtis extols the rewards of patience in her latest pictuer book, and Heather Fawcett charts with ‘Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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At Cairo International Book Fair: Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center

Ahead welcoming Guest of Honor Egypt to the Abu Dhabi fair, the Arabic Language Center is rolling out a busy program in Cairo. The post At Cairo International Book Fair: Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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China Bestsellers December: Legal-Issues Nonfiction

Normally slow-moving, bestseller charts in China highlighted nonfiction on legal issues in December. The post China Bestsellers December: Legal-Issues Nonfiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The week's bestselling books, Jan. 28

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UK: Nielsen BookData Bestseller Awards Go to 22 Titles

The Neilsen Bestseller Awards for 2023 installed four new titles and their authors in the top category's 'Hall of Fame.' The post UK: Nielsen BookData Bestseller Awards Go to 22 Titles appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Answering Censorship in France: Publisher Thierry Magnier

'We have decided to attack the 1949 law to repeal this commission' on children's literature, says French publisher Thierry Magnier. The post Answering Censorship in France: Publisher Thierry Magnier appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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This Week’s Bestsellers: January 22, 2024

With the debut of Brynne Weaver’s ‘Butcher & Blackbird,’ Entangled’s Red Tower imprint is five for five with landing its new releases on our bestseller list. Plus the spy thriller ‘Argylle’ by Elly Conway debuts at #13 on our hardcover fiction list ahead of a film release and amid... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Big Five Domination of Adult Bestseller Lists Slipped in 2023

In 2023, the major publishers maintained their grip on the bestseller lists, but indies scored some notable successes, with Entangled, Kensington, and Sourcebooks among those making inroads. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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