The founder of Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, N.C., who helped launch North Carolina's literary revival, died yesterday. She was 75 years old. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
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Bookseller and prime mover behind the Booker prize, Britain’s top literary awardAlthough bookselling framed his professional life, Martyn Goff, who has died aged 91, will be most remembered for his 34 years running what became under his stewardship Britain’s premier literary award – the Booker,... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Forward-looking children’s book editorMarni Hodgkin, who has died aged 97, was an outstanding editor of children’s books in an era before it was obvious that they would become one of the most important areas of the publishing business. She was one of a great group of female editors, including... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Noted author Ellen Conford, largely known for her humorous and realistic YA fiction and middle grade novels, including the Jenny Archer series, died Friday, March 20, of a heart ailment – on her 73rd birthday – at her home in Great Neck, N.Y. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My friend Sarah Foot, who has died aged 75 after a short illness, was a Cornish writer, social worker and much-loved member of the celebrated Foot clan. She was the daughter of the diplomat and politician Hugh Foot (later Lord Caradon), niece of the former Labour leader Michael Foot and sister... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lhooq Books opens, while Sparta Books marks its 50th anniversary. And Independent Bookstore Day (May 2) moves forward with a new interactive map. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A near-record haul from Hachette UK, an impressive total for Pan Macmillan and a history-making all-female Manager of the Year category are some of the highlights in this year's Bookseller Industry Awards (BIA) shortlists. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two bookstores changed hands this week—Main Street Books in Davidson, N.C., and Partners Village in Westport, Mass. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Booksellers should use the current favorable trends to tap into new and existing markets to expand their customer base, said ABA CEO Oren Teicher at SIBA 's Day of Education. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Award-winning British fantasy author Terry Pratchett, creator of more than 70 books, including the long-running Discworld series, died on March 12 at his home following complications from a chest infection. He was 66. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Illustrator and cartoonist Roy McKie, best known for his several children's book collaborations with Dr. Seuss, died on January 8 in New Holland, Pa. He was 93. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The festival featured more than 40 authors who spoke on panels, signed copies of their books, and met with readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Charlie Hart, general manager at Kensington Publishing Corp., died suddenly on March 4 at the age of 62. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Academic publishers will put bookshops out of business if they continue to target universities and students with “aggressive” direct sales marketing, the chairman of the Booksellers Association’s Academic Committee has warned. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The NEA’s Read Across America program continues through Saturday with a number of locations around the country celebrating children's literacy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Award-winning British author Mal Peet died Monday, March 2 following a brief illness. He was 67. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lots of good news for indies this week, from a 27% increase in the number of new member stores since 2009 to the re-opening of Bonnie Slotnik Cookbook’s in New York City’s East Village. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nearly 100 independent bookstores and 270 authors throughout Canada have signed up for the first annual Canadian Authors for Indies Day on May 2. The post Indies First Goes North: Canadian Authors for Indies Day is May 2 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff at Memphis's The Booksellers at Laurelwood say customers should come forward for help even with a question like 'I'm looking for a book about a guy who does [a thing] in [a place]....' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For some booksellers attending Winter Institute, the fist pumps began before their planes even touched down in Asheville, N.C. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Winter weather continues to affect bookstores and other small businesses, particularly in the Boston area, which is winding down its celebration of Valentine's Week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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