Scandi-literary indie preps launch title

A new independent press that will publish high-quality paperback translations of Scandinavian novels for the UK market will launch its first title next month. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Portland's beloved indie bookstore Powell's Books rehired more than 100 employees after seeing a surge in online orders. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Audible acquires audio-exclusive title on animal behaviour

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Little, Brown 'librarians' launch book recommendation service

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BBC Arts launches Culture in Quarantine with Big Books Weekend

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