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'

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Young People's Literature at the 2014 National Book Awards: A Photo Essay

On November 19, five children's and YA authors headed to Cipriani Wall Street for the 65th National Book Awards. Our photographer caught up with the authors (and their editors) who were nominated in the Young People's Literature category, and also captured the winner. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BiblioBoard, Bestselling Authors Partner on Library E-books

Dubbed the “Indie Rock Stars” module, the program will launch with the participation of some 90 authors, and will include at least 18 New York Times bestselling books and more than 30 award-winning novels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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“Slash Fiction” Thrives in China, Despite Government Crackdowns

China's crack down "slash fiction" and pornographic graphic novels hasn't stifled the flow of material — or its popularity. The post “Slash Fiction” Thrives in China, Despite Government Crackdowns appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Open Road Partners with Spanish Publisher on Bestseller Translations

Open Road Español, Open Road Media's Spanish language imprint, has teamed up with Barcelona-based independent publisher Roca Editorial, to market and distribute Spanish-language ebook translations of backlist novels by big-name American and British authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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iBooks Bestsellers: Bravo, Andy Cohen

Bravo exec Andy Cohen, host of the network’s 'Watch What Happens: Live,' hit the #1 spot on Apple’s iBooks bestseller list with his memoir, 'The Andy Cohen Diaries.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air November 17, 2014: Brian Krebs

Brian Krebs, author of 'Spam Nation: The Inside Story of Organized Cybercrime—from Global Epidemic to Your Front Door' (Sourcebooks, 9781402295614), will appear on 'Fresh Air with Terry Gross' and 'CBS This Morning' on Tuesday, November 18. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Behind the Cookbook Bestsellers: October 2014

In October, blog-to-book titles trailed the Barefoot Contessa, who topped our Cookbook bestseller list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of November 17, 2014

Newman lands at Roc with ‘Planetfall’ and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 17, 2014

This week, the world's first digital weapon, and an ongoing investigation of men. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air November 14, 2014: James Gustave Speth, Daniel P. Bolger

James Gustave Speth, author of 'Angels by the River' (Chelsea Green Publishing, 9781603585859), will appear on NPR’s 'Science Friday' on Friday, November 14. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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News Briefs: Week of November 17, 2014

HBG sales fell 18% in third quarter and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending November 14, 2014

As the holiday season approaches, several cities are getting in the book spirit with book fairs, including Miami and New Orleans. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Books of Note, November

Rob Bell and Kristen Bell reflect on the meaning of marriage; Gerard Russell explains little-understood religious dynamics in the Middle East. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, November 12, 2014

Buddhist poet Gary Snyder in conversation; Eben Alexander returns to the subject of heaven. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, November 12, 2014

Nominations for small publishers awards are closing; more awards and honors; new app brings the liturgy to Catholics on their phones; 100,000 have joined Max Lucado's Prayer Challenge. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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iBooks Bestsellers: Connelly Overtakes Grisham

'The Burning Room,' Michael Connelly’s 19th Harry Bosch mystery, was the top selling title in Apple’s iBooks store for the week ended November 10. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Dawson, Barr and Cain make IoS's Rainbow list

Authors James Dawson, Damian Barr and Matt Cain are listed in the Independent on Sunday’s Rainbow list of the top 101 LGBT people, published yesterday (9th November).   Both Cain and Dawson are new entries this year, with Cain taking the number 62 spot and Dawson coming in at 82.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Haruki Murakami Receives Welt Literature Prize

Haruki Murakami is the first Japanese author to win the Welt Literature Prize of 10,000 euros. Join our reading group to discuss Murakami's literary works. The post Haruki Murakami Receives Welt Literature Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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International Hot Book Properties: Week of November 11, 2014

In this week's roundup of books generating interest around the globe, an Italian bestseller about a talented perfumer picks up heat; a Spanish novel about an Oxford professor drawn into a murder investigation picks up multiple foreign sales; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air November 10, 2014: Margarita Carrillo Arron

Margarita Carrillo Arron, author of 'Mexico: The Cookbook' (Phaidon, 9780714867526), will appear on NPR's 'Morning Edition' on Monday, November 10. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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