Obituary: Julie Anne Peters

Award-winning author Julie Anne Peters, best known for her groundbreaking YA novels featuring complex LGBTQ+ characters navigating relationships and exploring issues of identity, died on March 21 following a long illness; she was 71. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Religion News Briefs: July 22, 2020

For the first time, a woman will lead the 155-year-old Catholic publishing house. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Ann and Jeff VanderMeer on Fantasy’s Influence on Today’s Literature

At Electric Literature, Ann and Jeff VanderMeer take a look at fantasy’s impact on comtemporary pop culture, in their introduction to the new collection, The Big Book of Modern Fantasy. “Fantasy becomes something of use to a writer to make a political or social statement,” they write. “It’s not... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2020-07-20 20:30:05 UTC ]
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Anne Osbourn to chair Royal Society Science Book Prize

The judging panel has been announced for this year's Royal Society Science Book Prize, featuring professor Anne Osbourn as the chair of judges. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-20 18:41:17 UTC ]
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July paperback releases: 14 books worth reading

“Trick Mirror,” “The Last Widow” and “Three Women” were all hardcover bestsellers. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, July 20, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from Colin Dickey, Fiona Davis, and Kristin Harmel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of July 20, 2020

Hanover Square Press buys a memoir from a Daily Beast editor for six figures, Andrew McCarthy sells a memoir about his Brat Pack days to Grand Central, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: July 20, 2020

Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s ‘Mexican Gothic’ lands on our fiction list, while her protagonist vies for a spot on the best dressed list. Plus Renée Abdieh enjoys her place in the sun with ‘The Damned,’ and the Disney Plus debut of ‘Hamilton’ gives related books another shot. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Dick Donahue

Dick Donahue, retired features editor at 'Publishers Weekly,' died on July 5 at his assisted living residence, the Beth Abraham Center in the Bronx. He was 79. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, July 13, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from Mary Robinette Kowal, Momus, and Ellison Cooper. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of July 13, 2020

HarperCollins takes three from an Irish-Australian bestseller; Harper buys a manifesto from Charles M. Blow; and with the U.S. copyright for 'The Great Gatsby' expiring in December, Little, Brown plans a prequel for January. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Court Sets New Hearing, Extends Order Blocking Mary Trump's Tell-All to July 13

New York State Supreme Court judge Hal B. Greenwald on Friday extended the temporary restraining order barring the author from publishing or or talking about her explosive tell-all 'Too Much and Never Enough' until after a July 13 hearing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: July 13, 2020

‘Sex and Vanity,’ a standalone from ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ author Kevin Kwan, debuts at #3 in hardcover fiction. Plus a pair of prizewinners get their trade paper releases, and the novella ‘Love, Creekwood’ enters Becky Albertalli’s Simonverse. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: July 8, 2020

IVP explores the Enneagram; Chalice updates, expands advice on discussing racism. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Simon & Schuster Moves Up Mary Trump Book to July 14

The latest step in the next book Donald Trump wants to block: The Big Five publisher accelerates the book's release, as pre-orders soar. The post Simon & Schuster Moves Up Mary Trump Book to July 14 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Book Deals: Week of July 6, 2020

Holt takes two from activist and YA author Kimberly Jones, Thomas & Mercer buys a standalone thriller from Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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10 Of The Most Anticipated Book Releases Of July 2020

Including the long-awaited new novel from David Mitchell, bestselling author of "Cloud Atlas" and "The Bone Clocks." Continue reading at HuffPost

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Grisebach becomes chair of Edition Peters Group

Rolf Grisebach has become the chair of classical music publishers Edition Peters.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-02 14:31:49 UTC ]
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'Why We Swim' by Bonnie Tsui is July's book club read

Journalist Bonnie Tsui, author of "Why We Swim," joins the L.A. Times Book Club for a July 28 virtual meetup. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Ten books to read in July

The best thing about social distancing? You have a valid excuse to stay home and read. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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16 Books to Watch For in July

A memoir from the poet Natasha Trethewey; “Hamnet,” Maggie O’Farrell’s novel about Shakespeare; and “Too Much and Never Enough,” an exposé about President Trump by his niece. Continue reading at The New York Times

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