Patterson to target new readers with brief 'BookShots'

James Patterson is to target new avenues for selling books with a series of shorter, cheaper novels he is calling BookShots, the New York Times has reported. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Best e-readers for digital-book lovers

Folks used to think that e-readers would relegate traditional paper books to the scrapyard of the past and destroy the publishing industry as we knew it. But, in the time since the first Kindle e-reader was unveiled in 2007, the dire declarations of what effect the devices might have on our... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2018-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rakuten Kobo Forma e-reader review: Refined experience, flawed package

The Rakuten Kobo Forma is a poster child for the tug-of-war behind the design of every device you own. Companies strive to find the right balance of size, weight and features based on market research and what’s worked well for them in the past. Sometimes it works out. Sometimes things go... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2018-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James Patterson and Scholastic announce winners of Big Book Giveaway

Author James Patterson and Scholastic UK Book Clubs, part of Scholastic UK, have announced the list of 100 schools which are the winners of this year’s Big Book Giveaway. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kensington Brings U.K. Grip Lit to U.S. Readers

Britain's domestic and psychological suspense writers offer a dark, edgy take on this mesmerizing genre. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Libraries Can Help Readers Become Writers

The Cuyahoga County Public Library’s writer-in-residence program demonstrates the library’s increasingly critical role in our literary ecosystem. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Indigo seeks to bring 'beautiful writing and necessary ideas' to readers

Having worked for large literary lists and on one of the UK’s premier literary magazines, Ellah Wakatama Allfrey says she’s right at home at three-strong independent list Indigo Press. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How USA Today is using targeting technology beyond ads

The local news publisher is using passive personalization to drive video views, branded content distribution and subscription revenue. The post How USA Today is using targeting technology beyond ads appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James Patterson will preview his next novel in Facebook Messenger

James Patterson, the best-selling book factory in human form, is letting readers interact with the characters from his upcoming novel The Chef by speaking to them through Facebook Messenger. Starting October 30th, you'll be able to receive video and... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2018-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Patterson to appear at next year's Harrogate crime festival

Thriller giant James Patterson is to appear at the 2019 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate next July. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Patterson Teams with Facebook for Interactive Novel

Teasing its forthcoming print release, an interactive edition of James Patterson's 'The Chef,' featuring between 85 and 100 digital assets such as photos and film clips, is now available for fee via Facebook Messenger. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fundraising appeal for Nosy Crow's Ola Gotkowska reaches first target

A fundraising appeal launched to support Nosy Crow’s rights manager Ola Gotkowska, who was diagnosed with the degenerative illness Motor Neurone Disease earlier this year, has reached, and exceeded, its initial £31,000 target. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Markets Conference 2018: Revenue and Readers

At Frankfurt's The Markets conference, publishing experts spoke about revenue models in the book business and the need to better understand consumers. The post The Markets Conference 2018: Revenue and Readers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's luxurious Kindle Voyage e-reader is $105 off in this today-only refurbished deal

E-readers are a fantastic way to breeze through novels. It turns books into completely searchable documents that you can highlight, bookmark, and make notes on.  Amazon’s luxurious Kindle Voyage elevates the experience even more, and for today only, the online retailer is selling this front-lit... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As another hurricane targets north Florida, here's what you need to know about rebooking flights

Travel plans in the Southeast U.S. were under siege again this week, as Hurricane Michael — the seventh hurricane of the Atlantic season — set its sights on the Florida panhandle. Midweek flights in the region, including at the nation’s busiest airport, Atlanta, were expected to be affected by... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pullman, Shamsie and Westover make 2018's BAMB Readers Awards shortlists

Philip Pullman, Kamila Shamsie, Carol Ann Duffy, and Tara Westover are some of the authors whose books have been shortlisted by bookshops for 2018's Books Are My Bag Readers Awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New illustration agency targets artists from under-represented backgrounds

Ellen Simmons, a former bookseller at Foyles, has launched an illustration agency for artists from under-represented backgrounds. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Target Responds to Publisher Complaints, but Redactions Persist

Target says that the company is reviewing and updating redacted descriptions of books on its website, but complaints persist about inappropriate redactions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Call Out Target for 'Censoring' Book Descriptions

A number of publishers say Target, on its retail website, is redacting certain keywords from the product descriptions of their books. They say the site has removed words like "transgender" and "queer," as well as the name "Hitler." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wilson ready to introduce grown-up Tracy Beaker to readers old and new

Dame Jacqueline Wilson, one of the UK’s biggest-selling children’s novelists, is gearing up for the publication of one of her most anticipated books to date: My Mum Tracy Beaker.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beacon Press Targets a Classic Title to Indie Booksellers

The publisher has created a new marketing effort that encourages indies to take a fresh look at Viktor Frankl’s 'Man’s Search for Meaning.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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