PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 28, 2022

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by John Lescroart, Andrew Mayne, and Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Haruki Murakami to publish new book in English in December

A sheep man and a person with a taste for young boys brains feature in short story due for ChristmasSoon after he drew crowds, some of whom had queued for 18 hours, to a London book signing for his latest novel, Haruki Murakamis publisher has announced a new short book in English that will be... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For the Love of Loaves: PW Talks with Samuel Fromartz

Samuel Fromartz ('In Search of the Perfect Loaf') explains what makes a great baguette, why he’s hot on German bread, and why working in a boulangerie is a total workout. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Editorial Director for Nation Books

Starting today, Alessandra Bastagli has joined Nation Books as its new editorial director. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending August 29, 2014

In the countdown to Labor Day, the pace at many bookstores hasn't slowed. Politics & Prose is readying for tomorrow's National Book Festival. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Former 'PW' Correspondent Herbert Lottman

Herbert Lottman, historian of French intellectual life and the longtime European correspondent for 'Publishers Weekly,' died August 27 in Paris. He was 87. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bruce Springsteen picture book for S&S

Simon & Schuster is to publish an adult picture book by Bruce Springsteen, based on his song... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Springsteen's 'Outlaw Pete' to Become Illustrated Book

The adult picture book, out November 4, will include illustrations from writer and cartoonist Frank Caruso. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Iowa City Book Festival Announces Lineup

The lineup this year includes debuts of October releases by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelists Marilynne Robinson and Jane Smiley. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beijing Book Fair 2014: The Sweet Spots

On day two, rights agencies' booths were packed, with deals being signed on the spot. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books-A-Million Has Solid Quarter

Books-A-Million reported that it cut its net loss for the second quarter ended August 2, 2014 to $3.0 million from $9.1 million in the comparable period last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Laurel Book Store to Expand

The Oakland store is moving downtown in early October and quadrupling its space. To help defray costs she just launched an Indiegogo campaign. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books Offer Spiritual Help in Cancer Fight

More than a million people in the U.S. get cancer each year, so it’s no wonder religion publishers across the spectrum are offering books on the topic, aiming to comfort, inspire, and motivate change. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beijing Book Fair 2014: Something for Everyone

The Fair kickstarts the five-day event with a series of forum and roundtables to further facilitate information exchanges between Chinese publishers and overseas partners. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Talks with Mark Nepo: Doing Soul Work

It doesn’t hurt to be endorsed by Oprah: After she smiled on him, inspirational philosopher and poet Mark Nepo’s 2000 book hit #1 on the 'Times' list. Nepo talked with PW about his newest, 'The Endless Practice: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be,' before joining Oprah’s The Life You Want tour... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How a Book Fair Forever Changed US/Soviet Literary Relations

Martin Levin recounts how the inaugural Moscow Book Fair opened its doors to American and Western publishers, fostering better US/Soviet relations through the years. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackwell's donates rare book to Glasgow School of Art

Blackwell’s has donated a rare book to help rebuild the Glasgow School of Art’s (GSA... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Misquote has UK children's laureate Malorie Blackman defending her cry for more diversity in children's books

A quote misattributed to Blackman complained that there are 'too many white faces' in children's literature, subjecting her to 'hatred, threats, and vitriol'. The author says her intent was to express support for 'more books featuring kids/YA with disabilities, LGBT, people of colour,... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, August 27, 2014

Jan Karon's new novel brings Father Tim Kavanagh back to Mitford; Jan Aldredge-Clanton offers more inclusive pictures of God. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Kelpies leads Scottish Children’s Book Awards shortlists

The Scottish Children’s Book Awards shortlists have been announced with Floris Books... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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New York Review Of Books Critic Apologizes For Error In Zaha Hadid Takedown

Whoops.Last week architect Zaha Hadid demanded that the New York Review of Books retract a June essay by critic Martin Filler, claiming that the "personal attack disguised as a book review" had "exposed Ms. Hadid to public ridicule and contempt."Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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