PLA Preview 2014: What’s the Big Idea?

Public Library Association President Carolyn Anthony faces a dilemma. “There’s so much I’m looking forward to that it’s hard to know where to start,” she says, when asked for her perspective on the division’s upcoming biennial conference, set for March 11–15 in Indianapolis, Ind. “I look forward to meeting people whom I’ve long admired, such as Jane Pauley, Ann Patchett, and Richard Ford, some of whom I’ll even get to have lunch with and chat with a bit. And to close with David Sedaris? Everyone is sure to leave laughing.” Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cookbooks Preview: September 2018

In September, re-use your leftovers wisely, explore the most "genius" desserts, and get back-to-basics on baking. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bull Moose Makes Big Moves In Books

Bull Moose, a Maine and New Hampshire–based retailer known for its music, movie, and video game selection, is steadily becoming one of the region’s largest retailers of books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC Posts Big Earnings Gain in Fiscal 2018

Capped by a blowout fourth quarter, HarperCollins reported that earnings for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 rose 23% over fiscal 2017, to $244 million. The earnings jump came on a 7% revenue rise, to $1.76 billion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Regnery Has Big Q2

Second quarter sales at Regnery rose 16.7% over 2017, but softness in Salem Media's self-publishing unit led to a 9% decline in total revenue at Salem's publishing division in the second period. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Christina Dalcher | "The idea was to go back to Biblical roles, to separate men and women"

A doctor of theoretical linguistics turns her hand to fiction, exploring the power of language in her dystopian début. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August 2018

A first-hand account of the NXIVM cult’s power over followers and a memoir from a highway patrolman who helped stabilize the city of Ferguson, Mo. following the shooting of Michael Brown are among the religion and spirituality books publishing in August. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Get a sneak preview of John Chambers' upcoming book at Thursday's Pitch event

Former Cisco Systems Inc. CEO John Chambers has a book coming in September that he'll preview for attendees at Thursday night's Business Journal celebration of The Pitch. "I always thought a book about me would be something somebody would write after I was dead," Chambers said Monday morning.... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2018-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Daring approach pays for Maverick as title moves to the big screen

Roger Tagholm talks to the founder of Dublin's Maverick House, which has built a reputation for hard-hitting non-fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Monsters,’ and ‘Monstress’ Win Big at 2018 Eisner Awards

In an awards ceremony dominated by women, creators of color and LGBTQ-themed works, Emil Ferris’ 'My Favorite Thing is Monsters,' won three Eisner awards including Best New Graphic Novel; and writer Marjorie Liu and artist Sana Takeda’s 'Monstress' won a total of five Eisner Awards. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hotter than Ever, Anime Expo 2018 Attracts Big Crowds

More than 110,000 anime and manga fans crowded Anime Expo 2018, held july 4-8 at the L.A. Convention Center, a show that is fast becoming the primary platform to showcase Asian pop culture creators, publishers, animation and gaming releases in North America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More choice on privacy just means more chances to do what’s best for big tech | John Naughton

A study of how Facebook, Google and Microsoft have applied the EU’s new GDPR rules shows users are being manipulatedOne of the most influential books published in the last decade was Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth and Happiness by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein. In it, the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: July 2018

A book on how to speak up in the name of justice in ‘Raise Your Voice’ and a history professor’s take on skepticism’s role in the formation of U.S. politics are among the religion and spirituality books hitting bookstores in July. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NEA Big Read Grants Announced for 2018-2019

The National Endowment for the Arts has announced its latest slew of Big Read grants, issuing more than $1 million in the form of 79 grants to organizations to host book-related projects from September 2018-June 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2018: Big Kids’ Books of the Show

We spoke with a number of booksellers about their impressions of the show, and the titles they were most looking forward to grabbing at publishers’ booths. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: June 2018

A case for ‘Why We Need Religion’ and an in-depth look at the religious inspiration behind Stephen King’s work in 'America’s Dark Theologian' are among the big religion and spirituality books publishing in June. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cookbooks Preview: June 2018

Kick off summer with journeys through the culinary landscapes of Italy and Cuba, a look at Indian street food, and a comprehensive guide to arguably the most essential tool in the kitchen. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quartz' about-face on programmatic ads has big implications for digital publishing

Atlantic Media-owned Quartz has long eschewed programmatic advertising, arguing display ads sold through automation negatively impact user experience. But the company said Tuesday that it is changing its mind, and among other steps has begun selling ads through Concert, a digital ad marketplace... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Without big news to push, some publishers sit out NewFronts

Fresh off the heels of its $2.8 billion acquisition of Time Inc., Meredith made its NewFronts debut on Thursday morning, pitching its upcoming video to an assembly of digital ad buyers. But Meredith's arrival comes as the number of presenters at the annual New York event has dropped to 16 from... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: May 2018

Life lessons from the former CEO of Dollar General and the first book on the band Journey by its keyboardist Jonathan Cain are among the big books coming from religion publishers in May. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books: Festival of Books preview with Junot Diaz, Lawrence Wright, Lucy Jones and more

Hi, I’m books editor Carolyn Kellogg. I’m writing this after the L.A. Times met our soon-to-be owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong on Friday and I am looking forward to the new era at our paper. I caught up with him afterward and invited him to the L.A. Times Festival of Books next weekend. I don’t... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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