What was your favorite childhood fall-asleep book, and why/ how did it help you sleep (or, parents, what works on your kids now)? Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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If you’re reading this, you’ve no doubt survived election day. Congratulations. And maybe, just maybe, you’re ready to move onto something else — anything, really — to take your mind off of this unforgettable election year. Might we suggest leafing through a new cookbook? There’s nothing quite... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Publisher’s Publicity Circle (PPC) is launching its first mentorship scheme for junior publicists at the beginning of 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Harry Potter script and a Beatrix Potter story are among the titles up for Waterstones Book of the Year 2016. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Randi Zuckerberg, the entrepreneur, investor, and sister of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, has self-published a children's book called 'Missy President' that she hopes is the first in a new series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Edge presenter Jay-Jay Harvey has cancelled the rest of her book tour after walking out during a broadcast last month. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Andrew Harwell, senior editor at HarperCollins Children's Books and winner of PW's second annual Star Watch award, shares his notes and pictures throughout his week at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sarah Perry’s The Essex Serpent is the only novel on the six-book shortlist, up against JK Rowling’s play script for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and a long-lost Beatrix Potter storySarah Perry’s novel The Essex Serpent might have missed out on the big literary prizes this year, but her... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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J K Rowling and Beatrix Potter are among the six authors shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2016, chosen by Waterstones booksellers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An Italian gift book offering happiness advice from a cat draws European interest along with a French novel that just picked up a prestigious literary award. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Deliciously cruel’ 19th century twists on favourite stories, as adapted by Baudelaire and Apollinaire, make English debut in new book, Fairy Tales for the DisillusionedFrom a masochistic, submissive version of Cinderella who is gunning for a prince with a shoe fetish to a prince who “loved in... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2016-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House is to release the 20th title in the Ladybird Books for Grown Ups series: The Ladybird Book of Boxing Day. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK and European publishers attending the Sharjah International Book Fair have said the event has brought new business and new opportunities for them and their writers. But it is important to think long-term in the market, some say. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The publisher has a 20-point lead in market share over its closest competitor, HarperCollins. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The word most frequently used to describe this year's fall regional bookseller trade shows was 'energetic.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It's part of a collaboration between Emma Watson's feminist book group, Our Shared Shelf, and Books on the Underground, which leaves books all over the London subway system for riders to enjoy. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The books struck out by the censors for being 'damaging to young minds', too political or simply too sexy. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What do you get when you mash up a coloring book for grown-ups with a wildly popular video game platform? The entirely unnecessary, but completely official PlayStation coloring book, featuring colorless artwork from some of video gaming's most belove... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wicked scribe Gregory Maguire sells a new novel, an Esquire editor moves her memoir, Matisyahu takes his life story to Da Capo, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In a crop of thoughtful new books, scholars untangle the historical roots of racism, trying to understand why America still struggles with its original sin and to discover paths to healing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A one-off edition of a Harry Potter spin-off book, handwritten by JK Rowling, is being sold by its owner. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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