Smorgasbord: Links of Note, May 5, 2014

This week, we're reading interviews with the likes of Ruth Reichl, Myron Mixon, and Diana Kennedy, as well as about how to have your lasagna and eat it, too. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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‘The Violin Conspiracy’ Is a Musical Thriller With Some Unexpected Notes

Brendan Slocumb’s debut novel is a musical bildungsroman cleverly contained within a literary thriller. Continue reading at The New York Times

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From the Archive: February 5, 1921

This week we’ve got a 1921 cover advertisement from Alfred A. Knopf, thanking the industry for its support of his then-new Borzoi Books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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5 great new thrillers and mysteries for your 2022 TBR pile

Escape the midwinter doldrums with new books by Lisa Gardner, Elizabeth George, Alafair Burke and more Continue reading at The Washington Post

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The Books Briefing: 5 Short Stories to Read This Weekend

Exploring the diversity of The Atlantic’s original fiction: Your weekly guide to the best in books Continue reading at The Atlantic

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5 Books from a Cat’s Perspective on Human Nature, by Rachel Hubbard

Lit Lists The past year and a half of being stuck inside and working from home has led many of us to turn to our pets as consistent conversational companions. For some, we have even adopted the peculiar social practices of our furry friends. If you are... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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This Vietnamese Publisher Is Expanding to Target 5 Million Ex-Pats in the US and Beyond

News and business digital publisher Vietcetera announced Friday a relaunch of its English-language International Edition, which aims to attract a readership of over 5 million Vietnamese ex-pats living in the U.S., Germany, France, Australia, Canada and the U.K. Based in Ho Chi Minh City,... Continue reading at AdWeek

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Zondervan’s ‘The Story’ Sells 5 Million Copies

'The Story,' which condenses the Bible into 21 chapters, has surpassed five million copies sold across all formats, 16 years after it was initially released by Zondervan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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5 Audiobooks to Catch Up on the 2021 Pulitzer Winners and Finalists

A Pulitzer Prize all but guarantees a book a wider audience. Not so long ago it could also mean a new edition as an audiobook. A look at the winners and finalists of the 2021 Pulitzers, however, shows how thoroughly readers, publishers, and authors have embraced this alternate form of reading.... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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NLT and Rebellion donate 5,000 Roy of The Rovers books

Roy of the Rovers publisher Rebellion and the National Literacy Trust have teamed up to give away 5,000 copies of Roy of the Rovers: Foul Play and run an online football quiz for 15,000 children.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Saturday is Love your Bookshop Day. 5 reasons why readers keep coming back to independent book stores

We interviewed booksellers about their experience of the pandemic and their customers. Continue reading at The Conversation

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Notes from an Island

‘When we woke up, the whole ocean was full of broken ice.’ An excerpt from Notes from an Island, with artwork by Tuulikki Pietilä and memoir by Tove Jansson, translated by Thomas Teal. The post Notes from an Island appeared first on Granta. Continue reading at Granta

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5 new thrillers and mysteries to read this fall

Begin the season with books by Anthony Horowitz, Camilla Trinchieri, David McCloskey and others. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Announcing the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 honorees.

Today, the National Book Foundation announced its 5 Under 35 honorees: five fiction writers under the age of 35 “whose debut work promises to leave a lasting impression on the literary landscape.” As always, each honoree was selected by a writer who has been previously recognized by the National... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Libraries Are For Everyone (and Everything): 5 Unexpected Items Your Library Will Lend You

Libraries are more than just books! Did you know many libraries will let you borrow musical instruments, tools, seeds, and more? Continue reading at Book Riot

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The 5 Best Libraries to See in Cambridge

Cambridge has over 100 libraries, so here are some (subjective) recommendations for the best ones to start with. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Industry Notes: Guadalajara Publishers and Bookstore Honors in Barcelona

Industry Notes: In Mexico, seven independent publishers form an alliance, and Spain's Liber program honors the 100-year-old Balmes bookstore. The post Industry Notes: Guadalajara Publishers and Bookstore Honors in Barcelona appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Richard Charkin: Notes From a Small Publisher in London

Totting up the pros and cons of being an independent publisher, Richard Charkin assesses Mensch Publishing on its third anniversary. The post Richard Charkin: Notes From a Small Publisher in London appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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5 Ways Working at a Used Bookstore Changed Me Forever

After working a used bookstore for many years, I picked up some strange habits that I just can't seem to shake. Here are 5 of them. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Print Sales End July on a Down Note

Unit sales of print books dipped 1.7% in the week ended July 31, 2021, compared to the week ended Aug. 1, 2020, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Pandemic Missed Connections: August 5, 2021

In this third installment of our series, we asked editors to tell us about a book of theirs, published during the pandemic, that they wish had gotten more love. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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