Staff Pick: A Nearly Infallible History of Christianity

PW's religion reviews editor recommends the funniest history of Christianity you'll ever read. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, Mar. 30, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from David Carr, Kathryn Scanlan, and Victoria Chang. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bookseller survey: staff experiences of working through the coronavirus challenge

At the coronavirus outbreak reshapes our industry, The Bookseller is inviting staff members from across the book trade to share their experiences of working during the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-24 12:47:26 UTC ]
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Skyhorse Lays Off Nearly Third of Staff

A rapid decrease in sales caused by the new coronavirus and the decision to delay the publication of some titles has caused Skyhorse to let go about 30% of its staff. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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How Christian Publishers, Retailers Are Responding to Covid-19

Christian publishers and retailers are faced with challenges amid the novel coronavirus, Covid-19 outbreak, but are finding ways to cope. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, Mar. 27, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from Bart D. Ehrman, Michelle Major and Joseph O’Connor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In 16 centuries of Islamic history, gilded kingdoms and faded glories

Justin Marozzi explores a misunderstood civilization through the stories of 15 cities. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-03-19 23:49:57 UTC ]
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William Collins signs Emre's history of 'woman'

William Collins has signed a “bold and sweeping” history of the concept of woman from Oxford University associate professor Merve Emre. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-18 22:15:07 UTC ]
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Rick Atkinson Wins American History Book Prize

The award from the New-York Historical Society honors the first installment of his planned trilogy about the American Revolution, which emphasizes the conflict’s costs and uncertainties. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-03-17 12:00:06 UTC ]
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A Stirring Family Saga Tells a Taboo History of Vietnam

“The Mountains Sing,” the first novel in English by the Vietnamese poet Nguyen Phan Que Mai, imagines her country’s traumatic 20th century through the stories of three generations of women. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-03-17 09:00:13 UTC ]
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Weldon prepares staff to work from home as PRH UK cancels all events

Penguin Random House UK is expecting all London-based staff to work from home from Tuesday (17th March) and cancelling all events, including bookshop events, Penguin Live, launch parties and "any meetings". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-16 02:54:57 UTC ]
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Coronavirus live updates: S&S tells all staff to work from home, more events cancelled

The impact of the coronavirus outbreak continues to be felt across the trade, with further cancellations of literary events and larger numbers in the book trade now working from home to fight the spread. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-15 14:06:36 UTC ]
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Music history was shaped by rebels

Ted Gioia's latest book is a fresh, cogent journey through the long history of personal expression through musical rebellion. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2020-03-13 18:21:36 UTC ]
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Music history was shaped by rebels

Ted Gioia's latest book is a fresh, cogent journey through the long history of personal expression through musical rebellion. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

Music history was shaped by rebels

Ted Gioia's latest book is a fresh, cogent journey through the long history of personal expression through musical rebellion. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

Welbeck snaps up illustrated history of feminism

Welbeck Publishing Group will release novelist Anna-Marie Crowhurst’s début non-fiction title. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-11 16:53:49 UTC ]
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PRH Gives NYC Staff Ability to Work from Home

Acknowledging that many people in its New York City headquarters may be uncomfortable commuting to its office, PRH US CEO Madeline McIntosh issued a memo saying the any employees who are able to complete their work from home may do so. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Agents Highlight Leading Christian Publishing Trends

Literary agents specializing in Christian publishing discuss the latest industry trends, including a growing interest in self-help as well as books geared toward millennials. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Before 'American Dirt,' a history of Oprah's Book Club controversies

Oprah Winfrey first launched Oprah's Book Club on Sept. 16, 1996, 10 years into "The Oprah Winfrey Show," one of the highest-rated daytime talk shows in television history. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-03-10 14:00:38 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, Mar. 16, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from Jane Hirshfield, TJ Klune, S.A. Jones and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Guardian Faber nets history of women's football

Guardian Faber has netted a general history of women’s football by Suzanne Wrack, the Guardian’s women’s football correspondent. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-09 06:34:30 UTC ]
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