Philip Pullman Delivers Audible Exclusive

It’s been six years since British author Philip Pullman last transported readers and listeners to the world of the bestselling His Dark Materials trilogy. But audiobook fans can now travel back to Lyra Belacqua’s Oxford via “The Collectors,” an original short story written exclusively for Audible.com and narrated by British actor Bill Nighy. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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London Book Fair: Brazil Stages Its First Exclusive Stand

Brazil's publishers arrive in London with their own stand and offerings at the trade show, including Prêmio Jabuti exhibition. (Sponsored) The post London Book Fair: Brazil Stages Its First Exclusive Stand appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Exclusive cover reveal: Elizabeth Strout’s Lucy by the Sea.

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SCBWI Announces Golden Kite Awards; Jason Reynolds Delivers a Paean to Mailboxes

Rather than reveal this year's Golden Kite Award winners during its winter conference, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators presented the awards in a stand-alone program on March 15; the event featured remarks from National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Jason Reynolds. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Exclusive cover reveal: Suad Amiry’s Mother of Strangers.

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Exclusive cover reveal: Laura Warrell’s Sweet, Soft, Plenty Rhythm.

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Audible founder Don Katz to be honored by PEN America

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Storytel revenues up 20% in 2021 as company eyes more exclusive content

Swedish audio streaming company Storytel’s revenues for the last quarter of 2021 were up 20% on the previous year, in line with its forecast. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Jason Reynolds delivers a powerful message in just three sentences

Reynolds and Jason Griffin have created a masterful collage of words and art that search for hope amid difficult times. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Exclusive cover reveal: Sarah Thankam Mathews’ All This Could Be Different.

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Amazon begins $500 million media review for Audible

Streaming audiobook brand sent invites to all major media holdings companies to field interest in managing its ads. Continue reading at Advertising Age

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Watch Chanel Miller’s Dayton Literary Peace Prize speech, delivered in Brock Turner’s hometown.

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W F Howes launches WFH Original list of audio exclusives after strategic shift

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China crackdown on Apple store hits holy book apps, Audible

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John Murray pre-empts Lichtarowicz's Soviet-set novel on exclusive submission

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Phoenix snares Angelico's 'explosive' debut after exclusive submission

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London Book Fair Delivers Its Lifetime Achievement Award to Margaret Busby

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Fresh off a Pulitzer win for ‘The Overstory,’ Richard Powers delivers another environmental ode

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