Ryan, Barry, McBride on Irish Book Awards shortlists

Donal Ryan, Sebastian Barry, Eimear McBride and Emma Donoghue are all shortlisted for Novel of the Year at the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards 2016. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Theakstons shortlists J K Rowling and honours McDermid

J K Rowling under her pseudonym Robert Galbraith has progressed to the shortlist of the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The story of EE has been turned into a book

Nothing says summer like lying on a beach and getting stuck into a good book. But what to read? A 19th century classic, or perhaps Murakami's latest surrealist tale? What about the fascinating story of how mobile provider EE came to be? Well, look no... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2016-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brought to book: when publishers go to court

A writer has just won a legal battle with Marvel and DC, but how do publishers usually fare in the courts?A writer scored a significant victory over publishers this week, when comic book giants Marvel and DC – who had tried to block Graham Jules from using “superhero” in the title of his... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mitchell Beazley to publish sherry and tapas book

Mitchell Beazley, part of the Octopus Publishing Group, has commissioned a new book from cookery writer and broadcaster, Kay Plunkett-Hogge. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PayPal founder is 'comic book villain'

Gossip site Gawker accuses PayPal founder Peter Thiel of being 'vindictive' and a 'comic book villain' who uses his billions to fund libel suits against the site. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2016-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Books, E-tailers Gained in Popularity in 2015

According to new data, print books and e-tailers were up in 2015, and ebooks were down. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of May 30, 2016

Kensington lands a psychological thriller by a longtime BBC staffer, Bloomsbury re-ups Natasha Pulley, vlogger Melissa Maker takes her tips guide to Avery, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Aid International returns to Sierra Leone

Book Aid International, a charity that supports literacy by increasing access to books, is returning to Sierra Leone. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Booksellers criticised for sidelining BAME books in stores

Booksellers have been criticised for not featuring books by black, Asian and minority ethnic authors prominently enough in their stores. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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GBBO book of children's party cakes from Hodder

Hodder and Stoughton is publishing The Great British Bake Off: Children's Party Cakes & Bakes at the end of June.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Spring’s Data: A Few UK and US Charts From Nielsen Book Research

Who's buying the books, who's coloring them, and how are they finding them? Here are a few glimpses from Nielsen's 2015 research. The post The Spring’s Data: A Few UK and US Charts From Nielsen Book Research appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Clever Flat Furniture Folds Into Place Like a Pop-Up Book

Even in its flatpack form, this furniture uses perspective to convey the height, width, and depth of its "assembled" shape. The post Clever Flat Furniture Folds Into Place Like a Pop-Up Book appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2016-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Tokens get personalised

National Book Tokens (NBT) has launched personalised gift cards in a bid to increase the popularity of giving book tokens as presents. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book on corruption in Russia wins £10k Ondaatje Prize

A book about the “exposure of greed and corruption in modern Russia” by Peter Pomerantsev has won the £10,000 RSL Ondaatje Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: June 2016

A myth-busting book on angels, the latest from bestselling author Marianne Williamson, and a collection of writings on the Charleston church shooting in 2015 are some of the big religion and spirituality books publishing in June. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YouTube's Dan the Diamond Minecart inks book deal

Trapeze is publishing a debut graphic novel by YouTuber Dan The Diamond Minecart. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three Different Books About Shame Titled ‘Unashamed’ Are Publishing This Spring

Shame is a hot topic in the religion and spirituality world, and three new books share not only the subject, but their titles, as well. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Romancing the Data: Nielsen’s First Romance Book Summit at RWA

'There is no area in publishing today more transformed by digital than romance,' Nielsen's conference organizers say. And they're creating an unprecedented event for both authors and publishers in July. The post Romancing the Data: Nielsen’s First Romance Book Summit at RWA appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Deadline Is June 20 for China’s Young Stars Award Applications

There's still time to nominate young professionals from the Chinese publishing world for Frankfurt Book Fair's BIZ Beijing and China Publishers showcase: the Young Stars Award. The post Deadline Is June 20 for China’s Young Stars Award Applications appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of May 23, 2016

A Finnish crime series just nominated for a literary prize continues to sell around the globe, and a French novel about a translator draws interest. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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