PW Star Watch 2024: Celebrating 10 Years of Star Watch

Superstars from years past reflect on the industry and share advice for book-biz newbies Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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MCB anthology of poems to mark every night of the year

In the autumn Macmillan Children’s Books will publish a poetry anthology compiled by Allie Esiri, the writer and former actor behind poetry anthology The Love Book (Square Peg) and the app iF Poems, developed by Chickworks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Librarians Celebrate Diversity in Orlando

The show’s total attendance of 16,597 was the lowest for an ALA annual conference in 22 years, but the librarians who did make it to Orlando certainly injected a large measure of positivity to the grief-stricken city. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Several more Pocket Shop stores to open in UK next year

Pocket Shop plans to open several more stores in the UK next year as landlords are keen to "present something new" to the public, its c.e.o. Anna Borné Minberger has told The Bookseller. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Children's wins BMS 'best marketing team' of year

Marketing campaigns from Pan Macmillan, HarperCollins and PRH Children’s were honoured by the Book Marketing Society's annual awards revealed at The Bookseller’s Marketing and Publicity Conference, while Simon & Schuster Children's was given a special award for the Best Marketing Team 2015/16. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Huawei MateBook is the affordable Windows 10 hybrid PC of your dreams [Review]

Windows 10 is a great desktop operating system, and for the most part, OEMs have manufactured some solid hardware to showcase it. Respectable companies like HP and Dell have done Microsoft proud with some truly satisfying touch-friendly laptops. Unfortunately, Microsoft has been a bit deficient... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2016-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 27, 2016

This week: two must-read debut novels, plus a search for one's identity in the Arctic Circle. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Olivia Colman to star in We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Olivia Colman lends her voice to the role of mum in Channel 4's animated adaptation of the classic children's book We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ronda Rousey wins Cross Sports Book of the Year

Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey has won Cross Sports Book of the Year, following her Cross International Autobiography of the Year win. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apprentice star Claude Littner pens memoir

Little, Brown has acquired an autobiography and business guide by Claude Littner, best known as Lord Sugar’s mercilessly tough aide on BBC1’s "The Apprentice".  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 10 most exciting PC games of E3 2016

These games got us pumpedThis isn’t your normal “best PC games of E3” roundup.Even though E3’s traditionally been a console show, the number of PC games announced at E3 2016 positively exploded. The “Day Zero” press events from the big publishers alone revealed nearly 50 new PC titles. There’s... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2016-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 20, 2016

This week: a horror novel worthy of Stephen King, plus a history of class in America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 best books of June 2016, according to Amazon's editors

Summer is here and with it, long afternoons and evenings that are perfect for curling up with an intriguing novel or nonfiction title. Looking for some inspiration? Here's Amazon's list of the best books of June with thoughts from Amazon editorial director Sara Nelson. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amuka-Bird and Fox to star in NW adaptation

Nikki Amuka-Bird and Phoebe Fox are to star in the forthcoming production of Zadie Smith's novel NW (Penguin). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2016: Field Notes: PW talks with R. David Lankes

In a wide-ranging conversation, PW's Annie Coreno talks with R. David Lankes about community engagement, libraries as publishers, and his new book, The New Librarianship Field Guide. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: June 10, 2016

B&N readies a new concept location in D.C.; Canada’s oldest LGBTQ bookstore relocating; a former Cleveland bookstore could get a new lease in a one-time funeral home; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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L S Hilton named Glamour's Writer of the Year

L S Hilton, the author of Bonnier Zaffre lead title Maestra, has been named Glamour magazine’s 2016 Writer of the Year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Social media stars Jack & Jack to Quercus

Quercus has acquired a non-fiction title by social media stars Jack Gilinsky and Jack Johnson, known on social media as Jack & Jack. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Celebrate Fatherhood with 11 Great Dad Comics

Comics have been dealing with daddy-issues nearly since their inception, but over the years books have presented a more nuanced, realistic depiction of fatherhood. Here are 11 great ones for Father's Day. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lucifer star Tom Ellis' devil character based on David Bowie

The new TV One drama Lucifer is a fresh take on the story of the original fallen angel, based on DC Entertainment's comic book imprint of the same name. But this version takes everything we think we know about the world's greatest villain and flips it. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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May Religion Bestsellers: Star Bloggers Break Top Five, Jan Karon Takes #1

Two Christian bloggers debut on the Religion Nonfiction list, and Jan Karon claims two spots on the Fiction list, toppling longtime leader Wanda Brunstetter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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