In this Read Harder Challenge post, we're recommending books for the task asking you to read nonfiction books about anti-racism. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'
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The Temporary Bride by Jennifer Klinec (Virago) has been voted reading groups’ favourite read by a debut author following a poll to celebrate National Reading Group Day. The Reading Agency and The Booksellers Association revealed on Saturday (20th June), National Reading Group Day, that Klinec... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House Children’s is adding books by Noel Streatfeild, Erich Kastner and Anne Fine to its A Puffin Book list of classic children’s titles. PRH launched A Puffin Book last year to replace Puffin Modern Classics and is adding 20 further titles to the list in July. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Among the books drawing interest from publishers this week are a thriller by the Italian translator of 'The Goldfinch,' a new Spanish bestseller by the author of 'The Last Night at Tremore Beach,' and a Swedish novel about a bullied teenager. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors are normally paid a consistent amount for every ebook you download, no matter how much of a page-turner it is. Amazon might just shake up that model before long, though. As of July 1st, the internet giant will pay Kindle Unlimited and Kindle... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2015-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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While the future of bookshops remains uncertain, one of Wellington's leading independent stores has proven there is still life left in them yet. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2015-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Real-life historical adventures inspire both winners of this years CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway medals, Tanya Landman and William Grill. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2015-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Inkshares, a crowdfunded book publishing platform, is working with indie bookstores to help them launch their own imprints.A fledgling publishing company is offering a new tool to indie bookstores: crowdfunded imprints.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2015-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hi there, I'm on vacation this week, enjoying the countryside and making my way through a book a day. (Current read: a vintage paperback of the feel-good "Mrs. Miniver," bought at a wonderful used bookstore on the Maine coast.) I'll be back next week with the Great Reads newsletter. In the... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Atria Goes to ‘The Other Side’ with Bishop and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House (PRH) Children’s will this autumn release a series of colouring books for a crossover audience based on classic novels. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: Milan Kundera's latest, Don Winslow's epic of the Mexican drug wars, and a Dickensian novel about Dickens. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The International Publishers Association (IPA) has urged Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis to protect the country’s reading and book culture during the ongoing financial crisis. In a letter, IPA secretary general Jens Bammel wrote of how the Greek publishing industry has “suffered... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Brazil this past April and May, 17.34% of all books sold were coloring books — a genre which has dominated the bestseller lists for months. The post The Coloring Book Phenomenon Takes Over Brazil appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After attending a panel discussion on 'The Crisis of American Fiction,' in which an all-male panel discussed only male authors for an entire hour, author Kamila Shamsie began to research the dearth of women in publishing and literary fiction. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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During a recent talk show chat, "Game of Thrones" actress Maisie Williams revealed she had listened to fans' online opinions when crafting her scrappy Arya Stark character, originally written as a left-handed swordswoman in George R.R. Martin's book series. "The fans are so die-hard; they're... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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High inflation offset gains, leading to a 5.16% decline for the Brazilian book market in 2014, which totaled just US$2.03 billion. The post Recession, Inflation Combine to Pop Brazilian Book Bubble appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Frankfurt Book Fair has formally announced France will be its 2017 Guest of Honor country. The Institut Français will organize France's program. The post France to Be 2017 Guest of Honor at Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paul Bacon's name may be unfamiliar, but anyone who has browsed the bestseller racks over the last 60 years knows his work. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ronald Schild of Germany's MVB discusses how research shows simple metadata fixes, like putting the language of a book in your metadata, can double sales. The post How A Simple Metadata Fix Can Double Book Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-book subscription service Oyster has developed Lumin, a new feature available via its app that automatically adjusts the light emitted from mobile screens to ease eyestrain and prevent sleep disruption. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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