Portsmouth Blackwell's under threat of closure in 'desperately sad' situation

The Blackwell's bookshop at the University of Portsmouth may be forced to close if it is unable to come to an agreement about new premises. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Portsmouth Blackwell's under threat of closure in 'desperately sad' situation

The Blackwell's bookshop at the University of Portsmouth may be forced to close if it is unable to come to an agreement about new premises. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ten HMV stores under threat of closure amid 'extortionate' business rates

HMV plans to close three stores by the end of the month as the retailer enters negotiations with landlords in 10 locations as "extortionate business rates mean that certain locations are no longer viable".  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Smith warns library closures threat to 'democracy of reading'

Author Ali Smith has used her appearance at the Edinburgh International Book Festival to warn how the closure of public libraries was threatening the “democracy of reading”. Smith, who was interviewed at the festival yesterday (16th August), said the continued closing of libraries would have an... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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'A Threat to Politics is a Threat to Life': PW talks with Steven Millies

With the November elections drawing near, PW talks with the director of The Bernardin Center at Catholic Theological Union, who describes himself as a political scientist, a theologian, and a public intellectual about his latest book 'A Consistent Ethic of Life: Navigating Catholic Engagement... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Condé Nast Says It Has Reached Deal With New Yorker Union Amid Strike Threat

It seems that The New Yorker Festival may be picket-free this year. The magazine's union and management at Conde Nast reached a new tentative three-year agreement, the company's human resources department told staffers Monday. (THR) Continue reading at AdWeek

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AI could be an existential threat to publishers – that’s why Mumsnet is fighting back | Justine Roberts

There is nothing wrong with mining content for data, but it has to be properly regulated and creators must be compensatedJustine Roberts is the CEO of MumsnetAfter nearly 25 years as a founder of Mumsnet, I considered myself pretty unshockable when it came to the workings of big tech. But my jaw... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Book Review: ‘Desperately Seeking Something,’ by Susan Seidelman

In the memoir “Desperately Seeking Something,” Susan Seidelman’s life is as full of twists, charm and happy endings as one of her iconic movies. Continue reading at The New York Times

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More Library and University Bomb Threats

What's happening in the world of libraries this week? A roundup of news and stories you should know. Continue reading at Book Riot

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‘Songwriters deserve a bigger piece of the pie’: the music publishing boss on the threat of AI

Shani Gonzales of Warner Chappell says that although people are ‘having fun’ with creating AI songs, ‘what happens when someone tries to sell it?’Arriving in London in the teeth of the pandemic to take a top music industry job, Shani Gonzales had few opportunities to immerse herself in British... Continue reading at The Guardian

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The rightwing media aim to save Britain from Labour. They’re also desperate to save themselves | Jane Martinson

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What the closure of Small Press Distribution means for readers.

Depending on which corners of literary social media you frequent, yesterday’s breaking news that SPD (Small Press Distribution) was going under was either an enormous surprise or a predictable tragedy, but the suddenness of the news was a shock to everyone. Effective immediately, the 55-year-old... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Another Round of Public Library Bomb Threats

Minnesota public libraries have had a wave of bomb threats called in over the last week, closing institutions early & increasing fear. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Beware the ‘botshit’: why generative AI is such a real and imminent threat to the way we live | André Spicer

Unless checks are put in place, citizens and voters may soon face AI-generated content that bears no relation to realityAndré Spicer is professor of organisational behaviour at the Bayes Business School at City, University of LondonDuring 2023, the shape of politics to come appeared in a video.... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Community doctor on how pharmacy closures hurt underserved patients

For Dr. Juan Tapia Mendoza, a pediatrician at SOMOS Community Care, the closures can be a barrier to care in the neighborhoods he serves. Continue reading at Crains New York

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Q&A: SOMOS Community Care physician on how national pharmacy location closures impact underserved patients

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Desperate to Make Her Mother Smile, Nina Simon Wrote a Book

The author of “Mother-Daughter Murder Night” started working on her debut novel during a time of tremendous stress. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Frankfurt: ‘We Are Sad’ at Arab Exhibitors’ Withdrawal

The president and CEO of Frankfurter Buchmesse addresses decisions by several Arab exhibitors to withdraw. The post Frankfurt: ‘We Are Sad’ at Arab Exhibitors’ Withdrawal appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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These drag performers say protests, threats won't stop them from reading to kids at storytime events

Drag performers who read stories to children at libraries across Canada have faced an increase in protests calling the events destructive for kids, and in some cases, even threats of violence. But the king and queens say they won't let that stop them, because storytimes are about joy and literacy. Continue reading at CBC

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Library Bomb Threats Continue to Increase: Book Censorship News, August 25, 2023

Seven suburban Chicago public libraries received bomb threats in the last month. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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‘A smorgasbord of unlikability’: the authors helping ‘sad girl lit’ grow up

In this post-Fleabag world, publishing has become obsessed with the inner turmoils of messy millennials – but isn’t it time they pulled themselves together? Meet the novelists subverting the clichesYou’ve probably come across this woman: she is unfulfilled in her career, has been abandoned by at... Continue reading at The Guardian

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