Reviewers praise Fantastic Beasts after London premiere

Author J K Rowling revealed the Fantastic Beasts franchise was a happy "accident" at the first film’s premiere in London yesterday (15th November) after she "couldn't let" the Harry Potter world "go". Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In London, Costa Book Awards Names Its Category Winners

The Costa Book Awards program, in its 50th year, names winners in five categories: first novel, novel, biography, poetry, children's books. The post In London, Costa Book Awards Names Its Category Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-01-05 00:15:29 UTC ]
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How the Founder of Subway Book Review Spends Her Sundays

Uli Beutter Cohen likes to bake, read Tarot cards, call her mother in Germany and spend time with book lovers on the train. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-12-31 10:00:14 UTC ]
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12 books I should have reviewed this year: A critic’s lament

There were too many worthy books, but I had too little time — and, alas, too many excuses. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-28 13:00:00 UTC ]
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White Review extends crowdfunder after soaring past £10k target

Organisers of a crowdfunder for the White Review have stretched the target by an additional £6,000 after sailing past their original £10,000 goal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-23 08:46:01 UTC ]
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Review: A debut novel strives to capture the paradoxes of Korean history

Juhea Kim's "Beasts of a Little Land" captures the dualities of Korean history but ties up symbols too tightly in the service of grand ambitions. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-12-14 15:00:20 UTC ]
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Sphere snaps up Felton's review of the year in audio-only first

Sphere has snapped-up an audio-only comedic annual review by James Felton, narrated by Russell Kane, marking a first for the publisher.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-09 10:58:58 UTC ]
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The White Review launches £10k crowdfunder to support its future

The White Review has launched a £10,000 crowdfunding appeal to safeguard its future after two "very hard" years for the literary and culture magazine. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-06 08:27:57 UTC ]
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Amazon begins $500 million media review for Audible

Streaming audiobook brand sent invites to all major media holdings companies to field interest in managing its ads. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2021-12-02 14:44:34 UTC ]
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The London Library releases second Emerging Writers anthology

The London Library is releasing its second anthology featuring work from its Emerging Writers programme.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-01 01:29:13 UTC ]
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Welbeck on course for 'fantastic growth' says Leaver

The Welbeck Publishing Group is "on course to significantly surpass" its 2021 revenue in 2022 following a dip in turnover partly owing to the pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-25 04:17:29 UTC ]
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Supreme Court Asked to Rein In Government Pre-Publication Reviews

A petition was filed this week by the Knight First Amendment Institute and the ACLU on behalf of five former government employees, who claim their First Amendment rights are being unreasonably stifled by an expansive and non-transparent review process. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Starred Reviews 2021

Our Children’s Starred Reviews Annual features more than 350 reviews of exceptional books for young readers, a selection of interviews with some of today’s top authors and illustrators, our 50 Best Books of 2021, and a cover by Ruth Chan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry must innovate and look outside London, FutureBook told

The industry must source talent in innovative ways and focus on hiring differently and looking outside London if any tangible progress is to be made on representation, The Bookseller’s FutureBook Conference heard. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-20 01:33:30 UTC ]
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Bad Form Review and PRH's Lit in Colour among FutureBook Award winners

Bad Form Review and Penguin Random House's Lit in Colour scheme have jointly won the Discover award at this year's FutureBook Awards ceremony.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-19 17:09:55 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘These Precious Days,’ by Ann Patchett

In her essay collection “These Precious Days,” the novelist and bookstore owner explores friendship, marriage and mortality. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-11-19 15:41:34 UTC ]
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‘It is surreal’: the five-second book reviews going viral on TikTok

With 26bn views – and the ability to influence global sales – the social media app’s reading corner #BookTok is not as niche as it seemsFifteen seconds is all you need. Point your phone camera to a shelf and hold up your favourite book, or three. Add a trending soundtrack, a caption, a couple of... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-11-16 16:30:13 UTC ]
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iOS 15.1 review: Apple tries sharing

After iOS 14 shook up the iPhone’s interface with stackable widgets and an app library, iOS 15 at launch didn’t seem so dramatic. Given that several major features, like SharePlay, were delayed, little seemed different from the public beta. But now, with iOS 15.1, everything seems to be in full... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2021-11-12 15:00:30 UTC ]
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Sour Grapes by Dan Rhodes review – a vengeful satire on the publishing world

The comic novelist takes aim at the industry’s elitism, but his story of a farcical literary festival is dated – and overly focused on Will SelfFunny ha-ha is tricky. For every reader who cackles with laughter at an author writing “this person was making plans to micturate upon one’s pommes... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-11-12 09:00:32 UTC ]
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In Praise of Nancy Pearl

The 2021 Literarian Award recipient inspires countless readers, and her fellow librarians, too, writes Sari Feldman. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
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London’s Young Writer Award of the Year Names Its Jurors

The updated schedule for the United Kingdom's Young Writer of the Year Award will put its shortlist and winners' announcements into the new year. The post London’s Young Writer Award of the Year Names Its Jurors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-11-10 14:50:29 UTC ]
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