While Lori's Book Nook in Rockport, Tex., was destroyed by the storm, many booksellers in the region faced minimal damage. For the booksellers that have reopened, the biggest concern is a lack of customers. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Higher sales of a range of digital and online products offset continued declines in print revenue, leading to a 2% increase in sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2021 at John Wiley & Sons. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Am I the Asshole is an infamous subreddit where people vote who the asshole is in a situation. Can you guess the book based on its AITA post? Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-08-26 10:35:00 UTC ]
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Mr. Breitfeld was determined to attend this year’s antiquarian book fair in New York City. He began to sicken as he flew home, and died of the novel coronavirus. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-08-25 20:18:58 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph has signed a memoir from Dr Peter Scott-Morgan, whose life story is the subject of a documentary "Peter: The Human Cyborg", airing this evening (26th August) on Channel 4. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-25 16:55:47 UTC ]
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Biblical scholars offer fresh insights this fall on the miserable, defiant, fascinating Job and the contesting messages across time in translations of the Book of Job. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Aspen asks, 'Why is the world of publishing so reluctant to offer Black writers the same major book deals typically offered to white writers?' The post Aspen Institute Looks at a Publishing Industry Challenged to Embrace Diversity appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-08-21 18:41:12 UTC ]
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Unit sales of print books jumped 14.3% in the week ended Aug. 15, 2020, over the comparable week in 2019, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan, with sales skyrocketing in three categories. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Despina Stratigakos looks at the extensive architecture and infrastructure projects Germany undertook in Norway during World War II. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-08-20 12:10:17 UTC ]
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Tinder Press has acquired a debut novel by Naomi Ishiguro, former bookseller and bibliotherapist at Mr B’s Emporium in Bath. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-20 02:07:21 UTC ]
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Antonia Daly has won The O’Brien Press Bookseller of the Year Award, commended for personifying prized qualities including knowledge, passion, courage and an ability to find the right book for customers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-19 07:20:10 UTC ]
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Austin-based Literati is launching five celebrity-branded subscription book clubs, curated by Stephen Curry, Malala Yousafzai, Sir Richard Branson, Susan Orlean, and the Joseph Campbell Foundation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Rebecca Watson’s debut novel has a simple story line and an experimental approach. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-08-18 07:39:15 UTC ]
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American professional associations for authors, publishers, and booksellers write to the House subcommittee on antitrust issues about Amazon. The post US Publishers, Authors, Booksellers Call Out Amazon’s ‘Concentrated Power’ in the Book Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-08-17 14:51:35 UTC ]
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Children's authors and sports stars are to take part in a series of book-themed sporting challenges to raise money for the National Literacy Trust. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-17 05:01:34 UTC ]
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The Reading Agency has launched an online reading challenge for teachers in partnership with the Open University. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-14 04:47:32 UTC ]
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A number of figures from across the retail spectrum are enthused by the prospect of a bumper autumn of releases, after many were delayed owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-14 03:13:11 UTC ]
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Bookshop has helped many independents weather the pandemic, but some booksellers say the ABA is not being transparent about its financial relationship with the online retailer and worry that Bookshop poses new competition. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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I have been writing poetry most of my life. Encouraged by my English teacher as a child, I used writing as a way of dealing with emotions, anxiety and, as I grew older, with heartbreak. In February 2019, I decided to set up an Instagram page on the advice of a friend, who thought the platform... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-11 19:53:50 UTC ]
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Calling his ownership and management of The Bookseller 'the greatest privilege of my working life,' Nigel Roby sells The Stage's Hugh Comerford. The post Nigel Roby Sells the UK’s ‘The Bookseller’ to Stage Media Company appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-08-07 09:05:55 UTC ]
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The Bookseller has been acquired by the publisher of theatre magazine the Stage, in a move that will see the 162-year-old book trade newspaper join forces with the 140-year-old brand. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-06 12:20:48 UTC ]
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