Orion makes child's play of next acquisition for parents home-schooling

Orion has acquired the first book from Early Years specialist and playHOORAY! founder Claire Russell, to publish in e-book next week. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Are Independent Bookstores Making a Comeback?

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Mental Floss Finds a Home on YouTube

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Pomegranate Press Makes the Move From California to Oregon

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Orion signs Viv Groskop

Orion has acquired a non-fiction account by journalist and broadcaster Viv Groskop of her attempt... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Wiley looks to make $80m annual savings

Wiley will endeavour to make $80m in annual cost savings going forward as part of an ongoing bid... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Google Play Books comes to India with an updated Android app in tow

Google Play Books has been on a slow world tour that hasn't given Asia much love. Google is addressing that regional deficit in grand fashion today by launching its digital bookshop in India. The collection includes the expected blend of local and international titles, although the Books... Continue reading at Engadget

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Amazon makes White Glove push to agents

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Mantel makes headlines over Middleton comments

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Orion races to buy McCoy thriller

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