Staff Pick: 'Going to the Dogs' by Erich Kastner

Reviews director Louisa Ermelino recommends 'Going to the Dogs' by Erich Kastner, a novel originally published in 1931 about an overeducated and underemployed young man bemoaning the advance of technology in Berlin. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mirror Books picks up Cannon Hall Farm title

Mirror Books has acquired the "tough and touching" story Living Our Best Lives: Cannon Hall Farm by the Nicholson family and Nicole Carmichael.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-11 13:20:33 UTC ]
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Myth and folklore the pick of festive trends in children's

A number of independent and smaller publishers have revealed the titles they are backing to be a hit over Christmas, with myths prominent. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-09 03:25:45 UTC ]
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Intern’s Pick, by Sydney Stutler

Intern’s Picks Andrzej Sapkowski The Last Wish Trans. Danusia Stok Sword of Destiny Trans. David French Orbit “And our destiny. It isn’t a fairy story, it’s real life. Lousy, evil, onerous . . . not sparing anyone, neither witchers, nor queens” (Sword... Continue reading at World Literature Today

[ World Literature Today | 2020-11-04 14:28:19 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury to repay staff £700K in pandemic wage cuts

Bloomsbury has announced it will repay almost £700,000 to staff who took a pay cut during the first months of the pandemic, following the publisher's most succesful interim results since 2008. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-03 08:01:03 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 2, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from Simon Read, Matthew Ward, and Valzhyna Mort. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 26, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from Breece D’j Pancake, Neal Gabler, and Lindsay McKenna Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Orion Spring acquires Glazebrook's 'reassuring' guide for dog owners

Orion Spring has acquired a "warm, witty and practical" guide for dog owners from dog behaviourist and trainer Louise Glazebrook. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-19 18:21:47 UTC ]
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In Virtual Event, Bouchercon 2020 Picks Year's Best

Among Bouchercon's top mystery writers this year were Hank Phillippi Ryan, winner of Best Novel for 'The Murder List' (Forge), and Tara Laskowski, whose 'One Night Gone' (Graydon House) was named Best First Novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 19, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from Claire Saffitz, Bob Gruen, and Willie James Jennings. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Events: Riky Stock’s Agent Webinar Picks

In the absence of in-person book fair meetings, literary agents are hosting webinars to pitch titles at the 2020 Frankfurt Book Fair. The post Frankfurt Events: Riky Stock’s Agent Webinar Picks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-10-14 23:08:52 UTC ]
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Bärbel Becker’s Frankfurt Event Picks: International Publishing

Bärbel Becker’s selection of events at the 2020 Frankfurt Book Fair, ranging from rights presentations to book prize ceremonies and introductions to international literature. By Hannah Johnson | @hannahsjohnson Noteworthy Sessions in and Around the Trade Show ublishing Perspectives has asked... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-10-12 02:08:45 UTC ]
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Robert Baensch’s Frankfurt Event Picks: Academic and Education

Publishing consultant Robert Baensch recommends academic publishing events to watch during the 2020 Frankfurter Buchmesse. The post Robert Baensch’s Frankfurt Event Picks: Academic and Education appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-10-09 22:23:54 UTC ]
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David Fickling grabs Street Dog Named Pup from Lewis

David Fickling Books has picked up A Street Dog Named Pup, a “heart-warming” middle-grade book by Gill Lewis. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-08 19:52:18 UTC ]
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V&A to close dedicated bookshop and cut 10% of staff as Covid-19 hits finances

The Victoria & Albert Museum is closing its dedicated bookshop and making 103 roles redundant across its retail and visitor experience teams as the Covid-19 crisis hits its finances. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-05 09:58:53 UTC ]
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Angry Robot picks up third title from Johnston

Independent publisher Angry Robot has acquired a third title from Cameron Johnston, The Maleficent Seven. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-02 08:15:56 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 5, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from Anneliese Mackintosh, Deborah Baker., and Ruby Hamad. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Tess Sharpe's 'exhilarating' YA thriller picked up by Hachette Children's

Hachette Children’s Group will publish The Girls I’ve Been, a psychological YA thriller from US author Tess Sharpe.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-30 01:46:37 UTC ]
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PRH UK sends staff home as government gives new Covid guidance on the workplace

UK staffers at Penguin Random House have already been told they should again work from home if they can, following the step-change in government guidance as coronavirus infection rates rise. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-23 00:00:21 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, September 21, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from Carl Rollyson, David Hajdu, and Bill Clegg. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Jewish Kids’ Books Pick Up Steam

Today’s Jewish child will find a bonanza of titles in upcoming months with stories of celebration, adventure, history, and mystery that highlight Jewish values. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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