New England Has it All: Spotlight On New England 2014

New England may cull up images of bucolic fields, snow-covered mountains, sparkling lakes, and mud season, but it’s also home to a veritable who’s who of bestselling authors ranging from Stephen King, Dan Brown and Henry Louis Gates Jr. to Mary Oliver and Julia Glass. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spotlight on Crossway's 'ESV Archaeology Study Bible'

This new edition of the ESV Bible, annotated and illustrated by field-trained archaeologists, locates Scripture in vivid historical context. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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November 2017 Bestseller Lists from China: Literature and Current Affairs in the Spotlight

This month, Chinese bestseller lists from OpenBook and Trajectory show some literary fiction highlights, as well as interest in books on current affairs. The post November 2017 Bestseller Lists from China: Literature and Current Affairs in the Spotlight appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Arts Council England’s Alarm for Literary Fiction: ‘The Problem Is a Real One’

'Overall the books selling well' in the UK 'are not literary,' Arts Council England's commissioned report from the Canelo team announces. The post Arts Council England’s Alarm for Literary Fiction: ‘The Problem Is a Real One’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Midwinter 2018 Spotlight: Dave Eggers, Junot Diaz Highlight Strong Author Program

Serious debate, discussion, and great books and authors await librarians at the upcoming 2018 ALA Midwinter Meeting in Denver. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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School & Library Spotlight Winter 2017: All Our Coverage

Diverse books in schools, making libraries prettier, and more in our latest spotlight. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Midwinter 2018 Spotlight: Fear and Loathing in Libraryland

Librarians are used to coping with change, but today’s contentious political climate is presenting new challenges. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Midwinter 2018 Spotlight: How Do You 'Midwinter?'

How I've used the ALA Midwinter Meeting has changed over my career, but it's always been valuable. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary fiction in crisis as sale drop dramatically, Arts Council England reports

New figures show that fewer UK writers earn enough to live on, as ACE blames falling sales of literary fiction on the recession and the rise of smartphonesThe image of the impoverished writer scratching out their masterwork in a freezing garret remains as true today as it was a century ago,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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D.C. Metro Spotlight: BookTV Keeps Its Focus on Authors

For 48 hours each weekend, C-SPAN’s BookTV gives readers nonstop access to authors appearing in public across the country. It's ramping up regional coverage too. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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D.C. Metro Spotlight: In the Nation's Capital, Even the Books Are Mission Driven

Washington, D.C.’s laser-focused publishers are eager to shape the world around us. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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D.C. Metro Spotlight: Books for Everyone

The metro Washington, D.C., area is home to an unusual group of publishers, many of which release the works of think tanks, well-known institutions, and universities. That makes for an eclectic mix. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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D.C. Metro Spotlight: First Book Keeps Looking After Young Readers

The 25 year-old nonprofit has engendered the distribution of more than 170 million free and affordable low-cost books and educational materials to educators and community leaders since 1992. It's just getting started. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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D.C. Metro Spotlight: Jed Lyons, D.C. Institution

The president and CEO of Rowman & Littlefield, one of independent publishing’s most respected figures, looks back on four decades of publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Headline scores memoir of former England footballer Kieron Dyer

Headline has acquired the first book by ex-footballer Kieron Dyer, Old Too Soon, Smart Too Late, co-written by Oliver Holt, the chief sports writer at the Mail on Sunday. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spotlight on Kensington's Rebel Base Books

With its digital-first Rebel Base Books imprint, Kensington is launching into sci-fi and fantasy publishing (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Company spotlight: Dialogue Books taking the road less travelled

In three months at Little, Brown, Sharmaine Lovegrove has got off to a flying start, as Sarah Shaffi discovers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Company spotlight: looking to the future at Aitken Alexander

After a tough year at Aitken Alexander, Clare Alexander says the agency is ready to return to the spotlight. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spotlight on the 'ESV Illuminated Bible'

Crossway's new 'ESV Illuminated Bible' gives art journalers a beautiful new way to engage with Scripture (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Company spotlight: Librairie Mollat

It may be more than 120 years old, but France’s largest indie is using modern methods to boost its customer appeal. Barbara Casassus reports. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New England Children's Booksellers Take Up Diversity, Inclusion at NEIBA Conference

Children’s booksellers and authors came together to discuss ways to increase diverse perspectives in children’s literature at the annual New England Independent Booksellers Association gathering in Providence, R.I., held September 18–20. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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