PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 10, 2019

This week: new books from Clive Cussler and Jennifer Weiner, plus a very creepy novel about a creative writing M.F.A. program. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Staff Pick: 'Latest Readings' by Clive James

Senior reviews editor Peter Cannon recommends 'Latest Readings' by Clive James, a collection of short literary essays written after James was diagnosed with terminal leukemia. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Hype Cycles and Book Wars: Nielsen’s BookInsights Conference

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New Jason Bourne book to HoZ

The latest in the Jason Bourne adventure series, Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Enigma, will be published by Head of Zeus this summer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Holgate, Stibbe and McShane to judge British Book Industry Awards

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The Audio Book Club Practices Better Living Through Criticism

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Bond and Ahlberg books announced at PRH showcase

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Leipzig Book Fair Prize: Where Are the Women?

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Publishers Talk Trends and Titles with PW Religion Editors

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Coloring Books Drive Big Adult Trade Sales Gain

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Adult romance-turned-YA author Jody Hedlund explains the importance of writing books for young people and how she weaves a clean, faith-focused story together with relationships and adventure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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