Poisoned Pen: 25 Years of Innovation

Fifteen years ago, at the start of the millennium, PW named Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale, Ariz., one of 11 innovative businesses destined to influence publishing in the 21st century. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
News tagged with: #poisoned pen #influence publishing #21st century

Other Publishing stories related to: 'Poisoned Pen: 25 Years of Innovation'


PW’s 2023 People of the Year: Valerie Koehler and Charley Rejsek

'Publishers Weekly' is proud to recognize Valerie Koehler, owner of Blue Willow Bookshop in Houston, and Charley Rejsek, CEO of BookPeople in Austin, as our 2023 People of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #valerie koehler #bookshop


New PEN America Report Documents 'Scarlet Letter' Effect of Book Bans

PEN America has released "a cumulative data summary" of nearly 6,000 book bans in public schools, finding that shared lists of targeted books by organized political groups have led to books and authors being targeted in multiple communities across the country. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #scarlet letter #book bans #pen america #public schools


Sales Rose at PRH During a Difficult Year, Says CEO Nihar Malaviya

PRH global CEO Nihar Malaviya thanked employees in a memo for their efforts during a year which saw sales rise over 2022 despite the host of internal challenges the world's largest trade publisher faced in 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #difficult year #sales rose #sales rise #trade publisher


Year End: Cambridge University Press Reports Record £1 Billion in Revenue

England's merged Cambridge University Press & and Assessment reports record revenues and numbers of users in 2022-2023. The post Year End: Cambridge University Press Reports Record £1 Billion in Revenue appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-12-12 20:15:01 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #revenue appeared #year end #cambridge university press


Sonos home theater gear is up to 25 percent off, plus the rest of the best tech deals this week

Depending on what you buy and where you shop, many online purchases should arrive before December 25th, so if you're still working through your gift list, it might not be too late. Even if you're just looking for deals in general, there are plenty out there. Despite the fact that the official... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-12-08 17:45:42 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #extra cost #harder sell #order online #top picks #follow @engadgetdeals #kindle


B&T’s Aman Kochar Reflects on the Changes He Has Made Since Buying the Company Two Years Ago

Baker & Taylor’s Aman Kochar has embraced the wholesaler’s role as a conduit between libraries and publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #baker taylor #aman kochar #libraries


Ireland: Paul Murray Wins the An Post Irish Book of the Year

Paul Murray, who was shortlisted for the Booker Prize this year, wins the An Post Irish Book of the Year for 'The Bee Sting.' The post Ireland: Paul Murray Wins the An Post Irish Book of the Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-12-07 16:15:46 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #year appeared #post ireland #paul murray #booker prize #irish book


A Book Club Took 28 Years to Read ‘Finnegans Wake.’ Now, It’s Starting Over.

The group in California started on the notoriously challenging novel by James Joyce in 1995. In October, it reached the end. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-12-07 10:40:10 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #james joyce #book club


Amy Edmondson’s ‘Fail’ is a Win: England’s Business Book of the Year

Amy Edmondson's book on 'learning to fail' puts her at the top of the Business Book shortlist this year in London. The post Amy Edmondson’s ‘Fail’ is a Win: England’s Business Book of the Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-12-05 21:52:47 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #year appeared #business book #book of the year


This is the Word of the Year, According to Oxford

Every year, Oxford University Press names their word of the year that represents the mood and ethos of our current time. Here is 2023's. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-12-05 16:03:44 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #oxford university press


How OpenAI's ChatGPT has changed the world in just a year

Over the course of two months from its debut in November 2022, ChatGPT exploded in popularity, from niche online curio to 100 million monthly active users — the fastest user base growth in the history of the Internet. In less than a year, it has earned the backing of Silicon Valley’s biggest... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-11-30 14:00:50 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #prove true #money wrapped #revenue streams #firms incorporating #rapid uptake #calendar resetting #upward trajectory #responsible development #congress beginning #draft legislation #significant impact #$10 billion #$30 billion #— heck #authors guild


How OpenAI's ChatGPT has changed the world in just a year

Over the course of two months from its debut in November 2022, ChatGPT exploded in popularity, from niche online curio to 100 million monthly active users — the fastest user base growth in the history of the Internet. In less than a year, it has earned the backing of... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-11-30 14:00:50 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #prove true #money wrapped #revenue streams #firms incorporating #rapid uptake #calendar resetting #upward trajectory #responsible development #congress beginning #draft legislation #significant impact #$10 billion #$30 billion #— heck #authors guild


The 2023 Stocking Stuffer of the Year Award! (shelftalker)

One last chance for these once august awards to reclaim their honor and dignity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-30 13:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Year of the Rabbit: Why We’re Seeing So Many Bunnies on Books

The bunny is having its book cover moment. If you don’t believe me, head to your closest bookstore and look for recent award winners: you’ll find Bora Chung’s Cursed Bunny, recently shortlisted for the National Book Award for Translated Literature, cozied up next to last year’s winner for... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-11-29 09:51:35 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #rabbit hutch #recently shortlisted #translated literature #tess gunty #national book award #bookstore #book cover


Apple Books Names 2023 Bestsellers, Launches 'Year in Review' Feature

A new feature on Apple Books gives users Spotify Wrapped–style insights into their reading habits in 2023—a year in which Jack Carr, Prince Harry, Britney Spears, and Rebecca Yarros topped the Apple Books charts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #reading habits #jack carr #prince harry #britney spears #apple books


Doctor Who has left the ABC after nearly 60 years – and Russell T Davies knows some fans aren’t happy

The Doctor Who showrunner sympathises with Australian fans annoyed about its move to Disney+ but hopes the show will provide something ‘positive and optimistic’After nearly 60 years, Doctor Who is leaving Aunty and moving in with the Mouse. The much-loved British science fiction show is no... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-11-25 19:00:02 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #science fiction


73-year-old who walked north to south in Gaza returns to Canada

A 73-year-old man who was first trapped in Gaza and then forced to walk from northern to southern Gaza to avoid Israeli airstrikes has reunited with his family at Toronto's Pearson International Airport. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-11-22 02:43:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #pearson


France’s Vivlio, 10 Years Old, Launches New Ebook Service

Not unlike the 'Storytel Originals' effort to create new audiobook content in some markets, France's Vivlio is starting a 'Stories' platform. The post France’s Vivlio, 10 Years Old, Launches New Ebook Service appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-16 22:07:48 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #post france #ebook service #audiobook


It took 28 years, but this book club finally finished reading Finnegans Wake

After 28 years, a book club in Venice, Calif., has finally finished reading Finnegans Wake by James Joyce — but the club's founder Gerry Fialka would argue you're never really done reading it. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-11-14 22:49:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #book club


Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair at 10: A Fifth Year for Its Bologna Partnership

The 10-year-old Shanghai International Children's Book Fair welcomes back its partner, Bologna, for collaboration and support. The post Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair at 10: A Fifth Year for Its Bologna Partnership appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-14 22:06:29 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #post shanghai #book fair #children's book #children’s book