No Kids' Nonfiction Bestsellers Lists from 'Times,' But Advocates Press On

A recently circulated petition asking the 'New York Times' to introduce three children's nonfiction lists has been declined. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]

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A More Introspective End of the World: A Reading List of Quiet Apocalypse Books

Apocalypse brings to mind cataclysmic events, often involving Mad Max-esq fighting, cannibalism, and what horrors one must endure, or commit, to survive. I love such stories. I like to imagine that I would survive, thrive even, conveniently forgetting that my life of indoor pursuits, reading,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-25 12:26:54 UTC ]
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How to watch LeVar Burton at the L.A. Times Book Club

On May 24, actor and author LeVar Burton discusses the State of Banned Books with Times readers in Los Angeles. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-05-24 20:15:39 UTC ]
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Pastor and Bestselling Author Tim Keller Dies at 72

Rev. Tim Keller, a pioneering pastor of the multi-site megachurch phenomenon and who wrote 28 books on every aspect of Christian life and theology, died on May 19. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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It’s Very, Very Complicated: A Reading List of Friendships That Are All Over the Place

All my reading and life experience has guided me towards a very basic truth: friendships are like hairbands. Some feel like they stretch endlessly; some snap with the slightest amount of pull on them. Some lose their elasticity after a while but still prove to work in a pinch; others never had... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-19 08:52:32 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: May 22, 2023

'The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece' by actor and debut novelist Tom Hanks is the #6 book in the country. Plus two novels win the 2023 Pulitzer for fiction, and both get a boost on our lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Books Find Voices of Faith in Fraught Times

Religion publishers address many of the most challenging social issues facing a polarized nation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Booksellers Advocate for Trans/Nonbinary Employees, Denounce Anti-Trans Legislation

In response to the rise in anti-trans legislation, SIBA sponsored a virtual panel discussing how booksellers can support their trans and nonbinary employees, and be good allies in general. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Kirk Cameron, aka right-wing Raffi, has a new kids’ book for Pride Month.

Kirk Cameron has had a tough year, not unlike poor, pregnant Mary. “We tried to go to libraries across the country and we’ve been turned away,” he told a church gathering this week in Charlotte, N.C., of touring his conservative children’s book As You Grow, about a tree SYMBOLIZING FAITH getting... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-17 13:22:18 UTC ]
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Wave of Resignations Rocks Coffee House Press

Two editors and the publicist for the indie publisher will leave Coffee House by the end of the month as its interim director scrambles to replace them. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: May 15, 2023

Taylor Swift and her fans send a Little Golden Books biography to the top of the list, Rick Riordan's latest is a star, Abraham Verghese gets the Oprah bump, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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'New York Times' reports slower digital subscription growth and weakening ad revenue

The paper has been a bright spot for digital media despite falling ad revenue and a slowing growth rate for new subscribers Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2023-05-10 18:44:39 UTC ]
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VIZ Manga subscription service releases English chapters the same time Japan gets them

VIZ Media has launched a new service that will make English versions of the latest chapters of select manga titles available to subscribers as soon as they're released in Japan. The service, called VIZ Manga, features manga published by Shogakugan and Shueisha and costs $2 a month. Its current... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-05-09 04:57:23 UTC ]
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AAP Meeting Looks at Publishing During a 'Dicey Time'

Publishing is facing its severest set of challenges in a generation, experts noted at this year's AAP annual meeting: book bans, the lack of diversity, climate change, and “unrelenting” challenges to copyright. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Two novels share Pulitzer in fiction as 'His Name Is George Floyd' wins for nonfiction

Two novels, "Demon Copperhead" and "Trust," shared the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for fiction while "His Name Is George Floyd" took home the nonfiction prize. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-05-08 21:55:41 UTC ]
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Have a look back at every Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction winner of the 21st Century.

This afternoon, at around 3PM (EST), from Columbia University in New York City, the winner of this year’s Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction will be announced. As well as a check for a cool $15,000 dollars (which feels a little low, tbh), the victor will gain entry to a very exclusive... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-08 14:30:42 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Bestsellers: April 2023

April's top sellers include nonfiction titles with mothers in mind, a debut from a pastor on delivering one from demons, and tales of inspiration, love, and suspense. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Cracking the Case with the History Press

The popular imprint of Arcadia Publishing brings fascinating regional true crime stories to light. Sponsored Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Copiers, Cubicles and Colleagues: A Reading List of Office Novels

I am nostalgic for the bygone office life, for that first real job in our twenties when the word “colleague” encompassed both friend and coworker, when work meant hanging out with them during the day, and social life meant hanging out with them late into the night. It was with those peers that... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-05 08:53:59 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: May 8, 2023

Emily Henry has the #1 bestselling book in the country with her fourth novel, 'Happy Place,' Ana Huang’s latest romance series 'King of Wrath' and 'King of Pride,' coming in at #4 and #18, respectively, on our adult trade paperback list and The Office star Rainn Wilson has the #7 title on our... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Oxford University Press Is Leaving Its New York Offices

A search is underway for a new space to serve at least some portion of OUP’s workforce, but OUP USA President Niko Pfund told PW that the press’s post-pandemic workplace will likely be a work in progress until a clearer picture emerges of the company’s needs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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