Osman named 2021's number one bestseller as TV star’s cosy crime titles set the tills alight

Richard Osman claims the crown for the bestselling book of 2021 ahead of Charlie Mackesy, although the top-line figures are once again affected by some data blackouts owing to lockdowns. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-06 06:20:57 UTC ]
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‘Beyond This Harbor,’ a Memoir by Rose Styron, Has Poetry, Crusades and Glittering Names

The poet and activist Rose Styron, 95, had to be talked into writing about herself and the many luminaries she has known. “I don’t like looking backward,” she said. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-06-12 13:39:45 UTC ]
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Ubisoft's open-world Star Wars game is 'Outlaws' and it's coming in 2024

Ubisoft's long-awaited open world Star Wars game will arrive in 2024. The publisher announced Star Wars Outlaws on Sunday during Microsoft's Xbox and Starfield Direct showcase with a cinematic trailer that introduces fans to the game's Han Solo-like protagonist, Key Vess. Ubisoft is billing... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-06-11 17:27:38 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 12, 2023

Tracy Wolff concludes her popular YA vampire series, Crave, with 'Cherish,' the #3 book in the country. Plus actor and musician Hayley Kiyoko takes the #5 spot on our children’s fiction list with her debut novel, 'Girls Like Girls,' and June's book club picks celebrate friendship. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Fieldstone, Knopf Drop Audubon Name from Field Guides

Fieldstone cut ties with the Audubon name in February, and Knopf will remove the name and logo from all future field guide publications and reprints. Fieldstone also plans to donate proceeds from its field guides to National African American Reparation Commission. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Abrams Lays Off Unspecified Number of Staffers

Abrams Books has made an unspecified number of job cuts this week, with some speculating that cuts were in the double digits. The company declined to comment on the size of the workforce reduction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 5, 2023

Regional chart-toppers include Nora Roberts's latest, 'Identity,' and Abraham Verghese's 'The Covenant of Water,' which enjoyed its best sales since its May 2 release. Plus the movie adaption of David Grann's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' is one step closer to release. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Sales Finished 2.6% Below 2021 Last Year

A 16% increase in sales in the pre-K–12 educational materials segment helped to counter declines in the other major categories, resulting in total publishing sales of $28.1 billion in 2022, the Association of American Publishers reported. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Illinois set to become first state to end book bans

Governor JB Pritzker expected to sign bill that would block state funding for public libraries and schools that ban booksGovernor JB Pritzker is expected to sign a bill that would make Illinois the first state to legislate to end book bans – by punishing publicly-funded institutions that attempt... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-30 10:00:33 UTC ]
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At the center of L.A.'s transformation: a man named Zev. His memoir is essential history

"Zev's Los Angeles," a memoir by former L.A. County supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, covers an era when L.A. transformed radically — and does it really well. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-05-29 13:00:43 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: May 29, 2023

A new book skewers the publishing industry's race issues, the author of 'Eragon' returns to science fiction, and two new nonfiction titles take an alternate view of history on this week's bestseller list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The High-Risk Feat of Bringing ‘American Born Chinese’ to TV

For years, Gene Luen Yang was convinced a single character in his groundbreaking graphic novel would doom any attempt at an adaptation. What changed? Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-05-24 09:00:29 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show 2023: Midtown Scholar, Emily Bates Named PW Bookstore, Rep of the Year

In a virtual awards show, 'PW' editorial director Jim Milliot named Midtown Scholar in Harrisburg, Pa., the Bookstore of the Year and PRH's Emily Bates the Sales Rep of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Pastor and Bestselling Author Tim Keller Dies at 72

Rev. Tim Keller, a pioneering pastor of the multi-site megachurch phenomenon and who wrote 28 books on every aspect of Christian life and theology, died on May 19. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: May 22, 2023

'The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece' by actor and debut novelist Tom Hanks is the #6 book in the country. Plus two novels win the 2023 Pulitzer for fiction, and both get a boost on our lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Names Omar Khairat Its Cultural Personality

Admired for his internationalist compositions that use both Western and Oriental instrumentation and melody, Egypt's Omar Khairat is honored by the Sheikh Zayed Book Award. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Names Omar Khairat Its Cultural Personality appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-05-15 13:27:42 UTC ]
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Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max drops to $35, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals

The biggest news in tech this week came from Google's annual developer conference on Wednesday. They announced three new devices: The Pixel 7a smartphone, the Pixel Tablet and the Pixel Fold. Discounts on brand new products don't happen often, but both Amazon and Google were quick to bundle... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-05-12 15:15:04 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: May 15, 2023

Taylor Swift and her fans send a Little Golden Books biography to the top of the list, Rick Riordan's latest is a star, Abraham Verghese gets the Oprah bump, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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US February Statshot: Audio in Adult Titles Surpasses Ebooks

In books for adults as a sub-category, audio surpassed ebooks for the first time, according to February's StatShot. The post US February Statshot: Audio in Adult Titles Surpasses Ebooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-05-11 17:31:45 UTC ]
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Dan Gerstle Named to Succeed John Glusman at Norton

John Glusman, who served as v-p and editor-in-chief of W.W. Norton since 2011, will step down from his position as editor-in-chief in July. Succeeding him is Dan Gerstle, who joined Norton’s Liveright imprint as a senior editor in 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Two novels share Pulitzer in fiction as 'His Name Is George Floyd' wins for nonfiction

Two novels, "Demon Copperhead" and "Trust," shared the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for fiction while "His Name Is George Floyd" took home the nonfiction prize. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-05-08 21:55:41 UTC ]
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