Why are some authors and books iconic? Why do other authors and books tank? It’s tempting to say that William Shakespeare is uniquely talented, and so is Stephen King. But, of course, there are plenty of amazing writers out there that you haven’t heard of them. Benjamin Franklin had a sister, named Jane, who was […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
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The so-called Perverted Book Club is hosting readings in surprising locations across New York. Look out, Sbarro. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2022-12-22 17:00:10 UTC ]
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Colleen Hoover is well on the way to selling more books in 2022 than Stephen King, James Patterson, and John Grisham. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-12-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Censorship attempts and book bans are at an all time high, but even a handful of people in a book club can make a difference. Here's how. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-12-15 11:35:00 UTC ]
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The star has deposed Oprah Winfrey as queen of the online literary discussion groups – and plenty more A-listers are getting in on the act. Our reporter dives under the coversEvery novel I’ve ever read as part of a book club has involved a sprint to the finish. My latest group is no different,... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-12-12 06:00:54 UTC ]
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Learn how to join a TikTok book club and discover a few of the different kinds you'll find in the #BookTok community. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-11-22 11:35:00 UTC ]
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Dwindling daylight set the stage for The Cloisters, Katy Hays’s gothic first novel, which explores dark academia, tarot cards and betrayals among friends and colleagues. It’s a November B&N Book Club and Read with Jenna pick. (“Leo, the gardener at the Cloisters, reminds me of Heathcliff in... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-11-22 09:52:10 UTC ]
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New book club picks include Katy Hays's debut novel, 'The Cloisters,' and a 10th anniversary edition of Cheryl Strayed's 'Tiny Beautiful Things.' Plus Matthew Perry and Bono release memoirs, and Boby Dylan and Quentin Tarantino contemplate the greats in their respective fields. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Brazil chapter of the Portuguese SDG Book Club is Honored with a request for its books' inclusion in a major government requisition. The post Brazil’s Portuguese IPA-UN SDG Book Club: 500,000 Copies appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-07 15:49:58 UTC ]
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In fall 2001, we reported on Oprah Winfrey’s decision to rescind her invitation to Jonathan Franzen to appear on her TV show after 'The Corrections' was named an Oprah’s Book Club pick. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A trio of October book club selections make their debuts on our hardcover fiction list. Plus Adam Silvera goes back tot he beginning with 'The First to Die at the End,' and Instagrammer Yung Pueblo sees the 'Lighter' side. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Oprah has been selecting books for her book club since 1996. How well do you know which ones have made this prestigious list? Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-09-22 10:35:00 UTC ]
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Librarians, professors, and literary professionals offer their best advice on how to run a successful group. Continue reading at The Atlantic
[ The Atlantic | 2022-09-13 13:55:00 UTC ]
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What makes for a good book club question? Here are some tips to consider before your next book club meeting. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-09-09 10:37:00 UTC ]
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Women-operated and founded podcast network Lemonada Media is launching a book club in partnership with publishing company Penguin Random House. Starting September, the Lemonada Book Club will select recent or upcoming fiction and nonfiction book releases under PRH--aligned with topics related to... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2022-08-31 12:13:11 UTC ]
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The 16th UN Sustainable Development Goal is the focus of a new children's reading list released by the SDG Book Club. The post IPA: The SDG Book Club Issues a New Reading List appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-24 22:10:44 UTC ]
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'Long Live the Pumpkin Queen,' a paranormal YA romance based on 'The Nightmare Before Christmas,' is the #6 book in the country. Plus the August book club picks hit our hardcover fiction list, and BookTok is atwitter over 'Husband Material.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookclubs, a company that offers an online platform and app for book club management, has raised $1.07 million in new funding from nine investors, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing from July. CEO and co-founder Anna Ford said in an interview her company is continuing to... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2022-08-09 12:40:00 UTC ]
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Follow my lead and no one will find out that you didn't read the book club book. Step one: praise the art of bookbinding. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-08-05 10:34:00 UTC ]
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Day two of the DOJ's trial to block PRH from acquiring S&S featured a little star power: bestselling author Stephen King. In terms of the case before the court, however, the highlight of the day was the testimony of S&S CEO Jonathan Karp. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In one of the biggest antitrust showdowns of President Biden’s tenure, the Justice Department is pulling out the big guns to stop a mega-publishing merger. The Justice Department’s ambitious bid to stop Penguin Random House from buying rival publisher Simon & Schuster has started taking on... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2022-07-25 16:10:21 UTC ]
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