A single good-sized book will provide you with many hours of entertainment, it will make you think about some aspect of the world around you and make you reconsider that aspect a little. And even better, that single book can be acquired for practically nothing. Continue reading at 'ABC News'
[ ABC News | 2012-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Random House Books has bought a book about the importance of spending time alone. Senior editor Harry Scoble bought UK and Commonwealth rights to Solitude by Michael Harris from Anne McDermid at Anne McDermid and Associates. Harris’ début, The End of Absence (Portfolio Penguin), explored the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Phoenix Yard Books has acquired the world English rights to publish a series of colouring books from Dutch publisher BBNC. The range, which will be launched in May, includes three books for adults - The One and Only Colouring Book For Adults, The Second One and Only Colouring Book For Adults... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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I just returned from a great visit to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, where I detailed for a large group of librarians a fascinating development: my current employer, the New York Public Library, is revamping its Summer Reading Program for 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The publishing veteran and author of seven books about St. Francis of Assisi has been tapped to head Franciscan Media Books, the nonprofit publishing arm of the Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A list of the most recent books by writers attending the author reception, the Scholastic Meet & Treat party, and/or the opening reception with members of #WeNeedDiverseBooks, cosponsored by PW. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After years of asking mainstream publishers for ebooks to be bundled with physical books, a small group of indie booksellers have gotten their wish. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kindle for Android wants to train your brain along with serving as your go-to e-Reader.Version 4.11, which is rolling out through the Play Store, brings in a feature called Word Wise, which pops up hints above words that Kindle thinks may be challenging. The goal is to give you confidence to... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: our future in space, Chigozie Obioma's wonderful debut novel, and new Amelia Gray. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Last year was the 40th anniversary of Berkeley publisher North Atlantic Books, and the 50th anniversary of Io, the alternative literary journal that marked the company’s beginnings. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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To listen to the Audio Book Club discussion of How To Be Both, click the arrow on the player below. Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AP Editions will release titles about current events and global personalities based on the work of AP reporters stationed throughout the world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With the book fair just days away, a number of major sales have closed in the U.S., among them the acquisition of a debut novel, by a 25-year-old, for a rumored seven figures. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Smith takes a ‘Honeymoon’ at Other Press and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney and his daughter Liz Cheney plan to publish "Exceptional: Why the World Needs a Powerful America" on Sept. 1. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weidenfeld & Nicolson (W&N) will be the masthead sponsor of this year’s inaugural London Book & Screen Week. The sponsorship will give W&N exclusive branding across all online and print collateral for London Book & Screen Week, as well as mobile branding in the form of... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Japanese writer Haruki Murakami makes the shortlist for 2015's Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, alongside newly-translated authors from Equatorial Guinea and Colombia. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2015-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Book Week 2015 celebration, which will take place May 4–10, features a variety of events across the country. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oyster, the subscription ebook startup that has been slowly persuading publishers to embrace the Netflix model for books, has now ventured into the ebook retail business: On Wednesday, the... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York
[ Crains New York | 2015-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A lyrical consideration of finding God in everyday experiences, and a story of evolving from the 'crusader complex' to a more considered faith are among PW's spirituality and religion picks for April. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Inspirational romantic suspense novelist Dee Henderson returns with another tale of a kidnapping survivor; Judith Regan's new imprint offers a memoir from conservative writer Rod Dreher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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