Reconsidering the Jewish Pharisees: Joseph Sievers and Amy-Jill Levine

In 'The Pharisees,' two religion scholars trace modern anti-Semitism back to hatred for the Jewish Pharisees. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Jill Abramson says Howard Kurtz trying to 'Foxify my book' by focusing on passage critical of New York Times

Jill Abramson, the former executive editor of the New York Times, says that a Fox News report claiming that she views her former employer as biased against President Trump took words from her forthcoming book out of context. The Fox News article, written by Howard Kurtz and headlined "Former NY... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook may finally face a reckoning as more grave misdeeds are revealed | Jill Abramson

Moves to oust the company’s leadership team of Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg suddenly look a lot more serious as its legal position becomes more perilous So far, the public and political reaction in the US to Facebook’s grave misdeeds has been surprisingly muted. That’s about to change.... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Andrew Pessin Asks 'The Jewish God Question'

In his new book, philosopher Andrew Pessin takes a close look at Jewish thought through the ages, and discovers ‘exhilarating’ disagreement about God. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amy Kean reimagines the fairytale for the modern age

We spoke to author Amy Kean about the inspirations behind The Little Girl Who Gave Zero Fucks (Unbound), her experience of crowdfunding and the rise of feminist activisim in literature of late. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The American Jewish Future May Be Found in the Margins

Author Jack Wertheimer examined how American Jews practice their religion and is heartened by how quickly mainstream congregations are adapting to new ways of worship. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Joseph-Beth Booksellers Recruits New CEO from Ricoh

Adam Miller is the new president and CEO of Joseph-Beth Booksellers. He comes to the company from Ricoh and plans to focus on improving online sales and expanding into smaller locations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary Agent Joseph Vallely Dies at 74

The longtime independent literary agent, best known for representing political and military nonfiction, died at his home in Front Royal, Va., on August 15. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph to publish Sue Perkins' travel memoir

Michael Joseph is publishing a new travel-inspired memoir from Sue Perkins called East of Croydon: blunderings through India and South East Asia. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph wins auction for 'The Killing' creator's debut

Michael Joseph has snapped up the debut novel from "The Killing" creator Søren Sveistrup following a nine-publisher auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amy Schumer On Her Career Plan: Continue To Give Zero Fu*ks

As her new movie, “I Feel Pretty,” hits theaters, the superstar comedian and actor opens up about confidence, gender inequality, and why she doesn’t obsess over photos of herself. It seems impossible that anyone could experience the year 2015 as Amy Schumer did and ever suffer from confidence... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2018-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Liberation for Michael Joseph after début deal

Michael Joseph has bought UK and Commonwealth rights to two thrillers by Gareth Rubin from Simon Trewin at WME. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Jill Soloway’s Amazon Imprint Can Topple Norms; Midas Sees Gold in a Rights Ace

Publishing's closest relationship with Amazon Studios' Hollywood clout now lies in a new partnership with activist-filmmaker Jill Soloway's Topple Productions. And London's powerhouse PR firm Midas names Hodder's Jason Bartholomew joint CEO. The post Industry Notes: Jill Soloway’s Amazon Imprint... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Transparent’ creator Jill Soloway heads new Amazon book imprint

Jill Soloway, creator of the Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning show Transparent, is heading another Amazon project. The company announced today that Soloway will be the editor-at-large of a new Amazon Publishing imprint, Topple Books, which will feature... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph to release 'Best of Nicci French' collection

Michael Joseph is this year releasing a “Best of Nicci French” collection to mark the 21st anniversary of books from Nicci French, a.k.a. the husband and wife crime writing team Nicci Gerrard and Sean French. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frank scoops Jewish Quarterly Wingate Prize

Michael Frank’s “dazzlingly vivid” family memoir The Mighty Franks (4th Estate) has won the £4,000 Jewish Quarterly Wingate Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph wins auction for bestselling 'Irish Bridget Jones'

Michael Joseph has acquired Oh My God, What a Complete Aisling, the debut novel from long-time friends Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen that claimed Ireland's Christmas number-one spot for adult fiction last year.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amy Odell Exits Cosmopolitan.com, Hearst Magazines

She'll be succeeded by Jessica Pels, site director for Marie Claire. The post Amy Odell Exits Cosmopolitan.com, Hearst Magazines appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Tale of Two Publishers: AMI Stands By Its Man

As The New Yorker fires its star political reporter over misconduct, AMI gives Dylan Howard a pass. The post A Tale of Two Publishers: AMI Stands By Its Man appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kingsley Amis was on MI5 watch list, files show

MI5 monitored author Kingsley Amis after an intercepted letter described him as a “very promising” member of the Communist Party while at Oxford, according to the Telegraph. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterhouse Returns to MHE as Levin Leaves

McGraw-Hill Education announced that onetime president and CEO Buzz Waterhouse has been named to both those posts on an interim basis. He will succeed David Levin, who is leaving the company. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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