Smirnoff takes on Larsson's Millennium trilogy

Award-winning Swedish author Karin Smirnoff will write three new sequels to Stieg Larsson's Millennium trilogy. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-06 18:47:55 UTC ]
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Almost one in five working-age adults are disabled, so why does it remain a struggle to find that statistic adequately reflected in modern fiction? Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-26 17:03:37 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster Takes a New Recruiting Program Online

Simon & Schuster's Publishing Prologue program, which launched this summer, is aimed at reaching and recruiting young people interested in publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This book explains actually helpful actions you can take to fight climate change

You may be sick of hearing over and over to recycle more or use a reusable bag. A new book called ‘Regeneration’ explains how you can support the changes that are truly needed. There’s one clear antidote for climate anxiety: If you can take strategic steps to address climate change, it begins to... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2021-09-21 07:00:55 UTC ]
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Don't always take the safe bet, Denwood urges publishers

Publishers should 'resharpen' their skills and not become risk-averse to working with unknown talent, says m.d. of Simon & Schuster Children's Books Rachel Denwood. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-20 11:40:06 UTC ]
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Sky News Australia rolls out the red carpet for Piers Morgan, who vows to take on ‘woke world’

Another conservative loudmouth comes to town. Plus: a Sunrise interview with Meghan Markle’s father falls flatMove over Andrew Bolt, Alan Jones and Peta Credlin – there is a new conservative loudmouth in town.Piers Morgan, the former editor of the UK tabloid News of the World, has returned to... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-09-17 02:36:53 UTC ]
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Michaela Coel takes the television industry to task in ‘Misfits’

“Misfits” revisits a powerful speech the “I May Destroy You” creator gave at the 2018 Edinburgh TV festival. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-09-15 12:00:00 UTC ]
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James leaves DK after 24 years as Scales takes over

Nina Scales will join DK as international publishing and licensing director as successor to Emma James, who leaving after 24 years with the company. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-07 04:16:32 UTC ]
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Philip Yancey's Personal Take on Evangelicalism

Ahead of his forthcoming memoir, the popular Christian writer tells 'PW' how books by authors with a ‘healthy faith’ helped him escape fundamentalism. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Deal takes 2021 Moth Short Story Prize

American writer Janice Deal’s “Lost City” has won the Moth Short Story Prize 2021, judged by Ali Smith, while Stratford-upon-Avon butcher Kathy Stevens has scooped second prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-01 16:38:23 UTC ]
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Mary Trump takes on America’s evils, beyond her famous uncle

She focuses on racism and other ills, but without offering context or recognizing progress. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-08-20 12:00:00 UTC ]
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'Call of Duty: Vanguard' first look: Taking the series back to WWII

There’s a scene in 2014’s Wolfenstein: The New Order where J, a character inspired by Jimi Hendrix, explains to the game’s white protagonist, BJ Blazkowicz, why he’s not fighting. After Blazkowicz talks back, J tells him: "You don't get it, do you? Before all this, before the Germans, before the... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2021-08-19 17:45:33 UTC ]
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Travel publishers report sales uptick but warn it may take years to return to normal

Travel publishers have reported an uptick in sales in recent months as coronavirus restrictions have eased. However many warn it may be “years” until things return to normal, with some pivoting towards popular UK and activity-based guides. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-16 11:20:27 UTC ]
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Holding and Daley use platforms to take sport titles into new territory

Sporting titles are moving beyond rote tellings of achievement as a number of stars from across disciplines are using their platforms to speak out on broader societal issues. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-12 14:56:47 UTC ]
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“I’ll take my characters to bed.” Walter Dean Myers on his writing process and routines.

On this day in 1937, the prolific author Walter Dean Myers was born Walter Milton Myers in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The three-time National Book Award finalist was known for his realistic, groundbreaking, affecting portrayals of the Black urban experience, which did not shy away from... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-08-12 14:30:33 UTC ]
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Bluebird takes two from Solve for Happy author Gawdat

Bluebird has landed two more books from Solve for Happy (Bluebird) author and entrepreneur Mo Gawdat. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-12 07:44:28 UTC ]
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Jane's Patisserie takes the cake in the top spot

Baking blogger Jane Dunn's cookbook Jane's Patisserie (Ebury) has risen straight into the UK Official Top 50 number one spot, selling 44,444 copies through Nielsen BookScan's Total Consumer Market in its first three days on sale. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-10 07:50:17 UTC ]
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Denne Michele Norris Takes the Helm at 'Electric Literature'

Denne Michele Norris has been named editor-in-chief of 'Electric Literature' starting on August 10. She succeeds Jess Zimmerman, who had held the role since 2017 before stepping away earlier this summer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Yes, I Love Books, But Please Don’t Take Me To a Bookstore

One avid reader on why being taken to the bookstore is way more anxiety-producing than it is enjoyable. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-07-20 10:32:00 UTC ]
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Craig White Takes Over from Randall White at EDC

Longtime Educational Development Corp. chairman, CEO, and president Randall White has turned over leadership of the company to his son Craig White, who has been named CEO and president. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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