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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Germany’s Bestselling Books of 2018: Crime, Politics, and Big Questions

In fiction, thriller writer Sebastian Fitzek tops the list of Germany's bestselling books in 2018. In nonfiction, the top-selling title is Michelle Obama's 'Becoming.' The post Germany’s Bestselling Books of 2018: Crime, Politics, and Big Questions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Late-Night TV Hosts Give Publicity-Starved Novelists the Star Treatment

TV coverage of literary fiction has dwindled, but Trevor Noah and Seth Meyers are exceptions. “Who would have guessed that a 700-page novel would be on national TV?” one publishing executive said. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2018-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Huge' TV adaptation of My Brilliant Friend set for broadcast

The first episode of the My Brilliant Friend TV adaptation will broadcast in the UK on Sky Atlantic on 19th November. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Number of Self-Published Titles Cracked 1 Million in 2017

A big gain in the number of self-published print ISBNs issued in 2017 offset a drop in the number of ISBNs issued for ebooks by self-published authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Irish TV star Ryan Tubridy pens Christmas jumper story

Walker Books will next month publish a Christmas story by Irish TV presenter Ryan Tubridy, with illustrations by Chris Judge. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Setting a New Record for Applicants, Frankfurt Names 2018 Fellows

In its 20th year, the Frankfurt Fellows Program welcomes 16 young publishing professionals from many parts of the world. Their program includes on-site publisher meetings in three cities of Germany prior to the start of the fair. The post Setting a New Record for Applicants, Frankfurt Names 2018... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt-Bound: ‘Rebel Girls’ Cavallo and Favilli Named PW Star Watch 2018 ‘Superstars’

Praised for 'heralding a "rebellious" new generation through their work,' Timbuktu Labs' Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli share this year's highest PW Star Watch honor–and trip to Frankfurter Buchmesse. The post Frankfurt-Bound: ‘Rebel Girls’ Cavallo and Favilli Named PW Star Watch 2018... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A book by any other name: why does the US change so many titles?

Stuart Turton’s new novel The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle has been supersized to Seven and a Half – and not because Americans die more oftenThere was widespread reaction when the Philosopher’s Stone in the title of the first Harry Potter book became the Sorcerer’s Stone after its US... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wonderbly signs TV development deal for Lost My Name

Wonderbly, the publisher of the personalised Lost My Name books, is partnering with animation studio Sixteen South and Walker’s Helen McAleer to create a TV series. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Atmospheric' Inverness-set crime series to Harvill Secker after auction

Harvill Secker has snapped up rights to a new "page-turning and atmospheric" crime series set around Inverness by G R Halliday, following a "hotly-contested" auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meredith Is Putting a Number of Newly Acquired Titles Up for Sale, Including Sports Illustrated

Meredith Corp. CEO Tom Harty had some big news to share with Time Inc. staffers during a town hall yesterday in New York: Legendary (and newly acquired) titles Sports Illustrated, Fortune, Money and Time will be sold. The Iowa-based Meredith owns monthly magazines that target women, including... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2018-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Glenny's Mafianomics to follow TV-adapted title

C+W has Mafianomics by journalist Misha Glenny out on submission, described as "funny, frightening, but above all, illuminating". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK Author-Illustrator Judith Kerr Named a Specsavers Platinum Bestseller

The German-born British children's writer Judith Kerr is now a member of the Platinum Bestseller club, awarded the honor by Specsavers and Nielsen Book. The post UK Author-Illustrator Judith Kerr Named a Specsavers Platinum Bestseller appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Constable signs Neil Broadfoot to pen new Stirling-set crime series

Constable has signed crime writer Neil Broadfoot in a three-book deal to write a new contemporary series set in Stirling in Scotland. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Titles Dominate Amazon E-book Bestseller List

Titles published by Amazon Publishing imprints took 12 of the top 20 spots on the Amazon Kindle ebook bestseller list in the first half of 2017. Last year in the same period, Amazon had one ebook in the top 20. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Novel based on Arandora Star tragedy optioned for TV

Natalie Dye’s debut novel about the sinking of the Arandora Star ship during World War Two, killing 865 people, has been optioned for television. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From social media star to bestselling writer, the young ‘Instapoet’

Rupi Kaur’s first book, Milk and Honey, sold 1.4 million copieSOrdinarily, the illustration adorning the cover of a new book is not a big story, but such is the hype around the young Canadian poet Rupi Kaur that her plan to release the picture to her 1.3 million Instagram followers on 1 June is... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Books in China 2017: A Quick Survey of Bestselling Titles in China

A survey on what is selling in the market based on sales from bricks-and-mortar operations and online portals plus a look at a dozen major publishers’ revenues have revealed some of the bestselling titles in 2016 in China. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC cookbook winner Ariyo named 'rising star of food'

HarperCollins will release Lopè Ariyo's debut cookbook after the chef won two accolades. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: Self-Published Titles On Top This Week

Two books from Meghan March's self-published Dirty Billionaire trilogy, 'Dirty Pleasures' and 'Dirty Together,' took the top two slots on the iBooks Bestseller list in the week ended December 18. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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