Penguin: 'Zoella had help with Girl Online'

Penguin has confirmed Siobhan Curham “helped Zoe [Sugg] tell her story”, after rumours began circulating on social media that Curham ghostwrote Girl Online.   Spokesperson Tania Vian-Smith told The Bookseller: “Siobhan was part of the editorial team.”   Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Evolution of Online Book Arbitrage

With new technology, reselling books on Amazon has become profitable for those willing to trawl thrift stores, library sales, and used bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Timbuktu raises $218,000 to publish Rebel Girls journal

The founders of the Rebel Girls books have raised $218,937 to publish a new book, a "guided journal that helps girls train their rebel spirit and lead the revolution of our time". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Russian Market Book Sales Channels: Proponents of Both Online Retail and Off

Something of a debate is underway in the Russian market, where some see online retail as a key to future sales growth, while major chains are also showing good numbers in physical stores. Editor’s note: Following our pre-Frankfurt interview with Eksmo CEO Evgney Kapyev, reports from Moscow are... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books News: Penguin Random House Merges Two of its Successful Publishing Lines

Gina Centrello, president and publisher of Random House, will oversee the merged publishing lines of Random House and the Crown Publishing Group. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2018-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH launches Tim Peake and Penguin Podcast skills for smart speakers

Penguin Random House has unveiled two new voice-activated 'skills' for Amazon’s Alexa devices. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The New York Times is cutting its online price, but there’s a catch

The $12.99/month package bundles online access to the Times with nearly unlimited ebooks, audiobooks, and other material from Scribd. With 3.8 million subscribers–2.9 million paying just for digital access–The New York Times has been one of the early success stories for paywalls, which partly or... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2018-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Zoella hits number one, as sales soar for Super Thursday

Zoe Sugg’s non-fiction debut Cordially Invited (Hodder & Stoughton) has made itself at home in the UK Official Top 50 number one spot, selling 19,804 copies for £201,749. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House Opening Southeast Asian Operation Based in Singapore

What CEO Markus Dohle calls 'a natural extension and complement' to PRH's work in Southeast Asia, the new company will have a 50-title output at the start. The post Penguin Random House Opening Southeast Asian Operation Based in Singapore appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harari and Brand kick off new series of outreach Penguin Talks

Yuval Noah Harari is addressing 300 schoolchildren this month on pressing issues facing their generation at a free event hosted by Russell Brand. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Life pre-empts 'go-to guide' for gut health

Penguin Life has pre-empted the first book of dietitian Dr Megan Rossi, The Gut Health Doctor, sharing strategies for improving gut health. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House leads William Hill longlist

Penguin Random House (PRH) has four books on the longlist for this year’s William Hill Sports Book of the Year, which celebrates excellence in sports writing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Black Girls' Book Club talks brunch, booze and books

We spoke to Melissa Cummings-Quarry, co-founder of the Black Girls Book Club, about the club's plans for the future and thoughts on diversity in the publishing industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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John Kerry: Trump Has “the Maturity of an Eight-Year-Old Boy With the Insecurity of a Teenage Girl”

Former Secretary of State John Kerry was on Real Time With Bill Maher on Friday and didn’t waste the opportunity to mock President Donald Trump’s frequent use of social media and his thin skin. The former senator from Massachusetts, who is promoting his new memoir, said Trump is the first... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2018-09-15 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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Man Booker makes online song and dance for Prize's 50th anniversary with Adam Kay

The Booker Prize Foundation has launched an online celebration for the Man Booker Prize’s 50th anniversary, charting key moments in the prize’s history. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Poland’s Online Bookseller Merlin.pl Acquires Profit M, Expanding Its Footprint in the Market

Talking, among other things, of developing an loyalty program for consumers based in blockchain tokens, a spokesman for Poland's Merlin.pl talks about its latest move to gain dominance in the market. The post Poland’s Online Bookseller Merlin.pl Acquires Profit M, Expanding Its Footprint in the... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House Changes Library E-book Lending Terms

Beginning October 1, 2018, PRH is moving from a perpetual access model (where libraries pay a higher price but retain access to the ebook forever) to a metered model (with lower prices on ebooks that expire after two years). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Primary school teacher launches online children’s bookshop

A primary school teacher in Kent has launched an online children’s bookshop to promote little-known titles for primary school-aged readers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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State censures 2 judicial officers for court conduct, online rants about immigrants, gays and Obama

One man was cited for posting far-right memes on Facebook, railing against immigrants, gays and Muslims and claiming that former President Obama was trying to convert the nation to Islam. The other was admonished multiple times for improper conduct and for making “discourteous, demeaning and... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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