Runcie takes on ambassador role for London Book & Screen Week

Grantchester series author James Runcie has been made an ambassador for London Book & Screen Week (LBSW), as the festival returns for its fifth year in 2019.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Winnie the Pooh voted favourite kids book character

AA Milne’s Winnie the Pooh has come atop a poll of favourite children’s book characters, commissioned by the Reading Agency. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Coloring Books Stay Hot

The boom in adult coloring books is still going strong, and sales have driven growth in several categories so far in 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Election 2016: New Books About Politics

Here's a sampling of new and forthcoming titles, all reviewed by PW, that take an in-depth look at U.S. politics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fearne Cotton to publish two new books with Orion

TV presenter and radio host Fearne Cotton is publishing two more books with Orion, focused on health and happiness. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: July 18, 2016

‘Downton Abbey’ creator Julian Fellowes returns with the Victorian Era novel Belgravia, #13 in Hardcover Fiction. Plus comedian Michael Ian Black plays his Trump card, Jennifer Keishin Armstrong writes a book about a TV show about nothing, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Spain’s Publishers Take Stock of Their Industry’s Health

Book industry statistics in Spain show a market still in trouble, despite some signs of growth. Publishers are focusing on relatively healthy export sales to boost revenue. The post Spain’s Publishers Take Stock of Their Industry’s Health appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Election 2016: New Books About Foreign Affairs

Here's a sampling of new and forthcoming titles, all reviewed by PW, that tackle pressing international issues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Election 2016: New Books About Race, Class, and More

Here's a sampling of new and forthcoming titles, all reviewed by PW, that tackle pressing domestic issues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Sales Down Slightly in 2015

Data from the Association of American Publishers shows that total industry sales fell 0.6% in 2015 compared to 2014, to $27.78 billion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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A Decade of Dzanc Books

Ten years after its founding, Dzanc is in the black and in the midst of a lot of change. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Ladybird colouring books from PRH Children's

Penguin Random House Children’s is publishing two colouring books featuring images from classic Ladybird titles from the 1950s-70s. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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'Professors' next Harry Potter Book Night theme

‘The Professors of Hogwarts’ will be the theme of next year’s Harry Potter Book Night, which will take place on 2nd February. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London bookshops to offer one-hour delivery through NearSt

A new website selling books has launched offering one-hour delivery in London, and connecting readers to bookshops in the capital through the “near me” search on their smartphones. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Pokémon Game Takes Bookstores By Storm

The sudden popularity of the smartphone video game Pokémon Go is sending people into bookstores and, in some cases, driving up sales at those stores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Amazon Prime Day: books and Kindles on offer

Amazon has launched its second Prime Day promotional bonanza, offering deals on products every five minutes. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Did Matayoshi ‘Spark’ Japan’s Growth in Book Sales?

Figures show 2015 book sales in Japan pulling ahead 'slightly' by comparison to magazine sales. One runaway bestseller might deserve as much credit as softer sales in the fashion media. The post Did Matayoshi ‘Spark’ Japan’s Growth in Book Sales? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NYC’s Posman Books Heads to Atlanta

With stores at Chelsea Market and Rockefeller Center, the long-time New York City bookseller is testing points South with a 2,000 sq. ft. store at Ponce City Market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Monthly E-Book Ranking: persistent podiums prove perfect platform for Paula

Paula Hawkins’ The Girl on the Train (Transworld) has racked up its sixth Bookseller Monthly E-Book Sales Ranking number one, shifting 26,544 digital units in May. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jessica Kingsley takes on Vala Publishing's list

Independent Jessica Kingsley Publishers has acquired the list of co-operative Vala Publishing, as the publishing house is "set to close". Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Marlborough Book Festival 'True Stories Told Live' pre-event sells out

An event where five well-known New Zealand authors share stories about their lives has sold out, book festival organisers say.  Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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