Perry, Bates and Onuzo named in RSL's 40 under 40

Sarah Perry, Welcome to Lagos author Chibundu Onuzo and award-winning translator Deborah Smith are among those appointed to the Royal Society of Literature’s (RSL) inaugural 40 Fellows under the age of 40 scheme, three-quarters of which is comprised of women. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amos Oz and Ismail Kadare named on Man Booker international prize longlist

Oz’s first novel in a decade joins Kadare’s gruesome Ottoman tale in ‘ferociously intelligent’ selection – but one with very few womenA Chinese satire of communism, a retelling of the Robin Hood myth set in the Republic of Congo and a coming-of-age tale in a still-divided Jerusalem are among 13... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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John Parsley Named EIC At Dutton, Among Other Changes

John Parsley, formerly v-p and executive editor at Little Brown, has been named v-p and editor-in-chief of Dutton. Berkley executive editor Brent Howard and the Caliber line will also move to Dutton. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New York Media Names New CRO and Publisher | People on the Move — 03.08.17

Mental Floss co-founders stepping down, VPs of communications named at People and EW, and more... The post New York Media Names New CRO and Publisher | People on the Move — 03.08.17 appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Atwood, McBride and Perry longlisted for Baileys Women's Prize

The £30,000 Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction has longlisted three former winners of the prize, Eimear McBride, Rose Tremain and Linda Grant, for 2017's award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Feminist Press: Malaysia’s YZ Chin Named Louise Meriwether Prize Recipient

‘Myriad characters fighting fate in their own way,” says YZ Chin, are featured in her story collection honored by Feminist Press and TAYO Literary Magazine. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson ‘Changing and Challenging Circumstances’ eminist Press at City University of New... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Libraries 'crucial' for the nation's engagement in literature, says RSL

The role of public libraries is "crucial to sustaining and building engagement in literature", the Royal Society of Literature has concluded from a survey conducted with Ipsos MORI. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Antique Collectors Club Acquired, Changes Name, Adds Categories

Acquired late last year, Antique Collectors Club, a publisher and distributor of decorative arts books, has changed its name to ACC Publishing Group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German Book Prize Names 2017 Jury: Nominations Are Ongoing

The jury for this year's German Book Prize comprises seven jurors who will soon start reading. Deadline for applications: March 29. The post German Book Prize Names 2017 Jury: Nominations Are Ongoing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HMH Names Jack Lynch New CEO

Jack Lynch, currently CEO of Renaissance Learning, has been named CEO and president of HMH succeeding Linda Zecher, who resigned in September. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo Names Children's Breakfast Authors

Savannah Guthrie, Jennifer Weiner, and Jason Reynolds are among the authors appearing at BookExpo's June 2 Children's Book & Author Breakfast. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Perry's The Essex Serpent longlisted for £30k Dylan Thomas Prize

Waterstones' 2016 Book of the Year, The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry, has been longlisted for the £30,000 International Dylan Thomas Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo Names Adult Breakfast Authors

Stephen King and son Owen, plus Whitney Cummings, are among the authors appearing at BookExpo's June 1 Adult Book & Author Breakfast. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Julian Sayarer's Interstate named Travel Book of the Year

Julian Sayarer's book Interstate: Hitchhiking Through the State of a Nation (Arcadia) has been named Travel Book of the Year at the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Black & White Publishing names new YA imprint

Edinburgh-based independent Black & White Publishing is naming its new YA imprint ‘Ink Road’. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sarah Perry competes on £30k Wellcome Prize longlist

Sarah Perry’s The Essex Serpent is among the dozen books longlisted for the £30,000 Wellcome Book Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finalists Named for 2017 PW Bookstore of the Year

This year’s bookstore finalists represent a broad range of independent bookstores, from across the country, both newer stores and long-established ones. The winner will be announced in March. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Christine Ball Named Publisher at Putnam, Dutton, Berkley

Christine Ball, formerly v-p and deputy publisher at Putnam, Dutton, and Berkley, has been promoted to senior v-p and publisher of the three imprints. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ASME Names Ellie Award Finalists

New York magazine once again leads the way, while newcomer The California Sunday Magazine earns a surprise Magazine of the Year nod. The post ASME Names Ellie Award Finalists appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'Names on the Land' by George Stewart

Reviews editor Everett Jones recommends 'Names on the Land' by George Stewart which celebrates the history and diverse nature of place-naming in the U.S. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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