Swedish Academy postpones 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature

The Swedish Academy which awards the Nobel Prize in Literature has confirmed that it plans to postpone this year's award following the sexual assault scandal which has rocked the organisation and led to nearly half the 18-strong Academy resigning their posts. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of December 10, 2018

NBA finalist Téa Obreht sells a novel to Random House, Beach Lane buys an Amy Cherrix picture book for six figures, Avery picks up a title on gut health for a rumored high-six-figure sum, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, December 10, 2018

This week: the winner of the 2018 Man Booker Prize, plus Yan Lianke's satiric, chilling take on China’s policy of forced cremation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Croatia’s Pula Book Fair 2018: Focusing on Freedom

Just short of its 25th anniversary, Pula’s book fair in Croatia will draw some 50,000 people and 200 publishers to its program of debate and open discussion. By Olivia Snaije | @OliviaSnaije ‘We Wanted a Place for Freedom’ n a brilliantly sunny morning on the Istrian peninsula in Croatia, the... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of December 10, 2018

This week's hot books include an Italian novel about the downfall of Lehman Brothers that has won the Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Parliamentary Book Awards 2018 winners revealed: Jowell wins best memoir

Tessa Jowell and Frances D’Souza have won Best Memoir at the Parliamentary Book Awards 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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'Becoming' Is the Bestselling Book of 2018

Michelle Obama's 'Becoming,' now in its sixth printing, has sold more than two million units in the the U.S. and Canada in the two weeks following its November 13 publication, Penguin Random House said. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, December 3, 2018

This week: around the world in 20 languages, plus the love-hate relationship between L.A. and its inhabitants. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple Books Category Bestsellers, November 25, 2018

The bestselling Apple Books in fiction and literature, mysteries and thrillers, biography and memoir, and more for the week ended November 25, 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Sally Rooney's second novel named Waterstones' Book of the Year 2018

Sally Rooney's "astounding" love story Normal People (Faber & Faber) has been named Waterstones' Book of the Year 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Book Deals: Week of December 3, 2018

Harper nabs a just-found Sylvia Plath short story, Margaret Atwood announces a Handmaid’s Tale sequel, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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FutureBook Live 2018: ‘Putting a Rocket Up the Book Trade’

Wrapping up another year of publishing conferences, FutureBook Live in London will try to move attendees 'out of their comfort zone' amid the uncertainties of the UK market's future. The post FutureBook Live 2018: ‘Putting a Rocket Up the Book Trade’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s 2018 ‘Building Inclusivity’ Conference: A Safe Place for Discussion

The 2018 'Building Inclusivity in Publishing' conference from London Book Fair and the UK's Publishers Association was a half-day program. The post The UK’s 2018 ‘Building Inclusivity’ Conference: A Safe Place for Discussion appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shamsie's Home Fire continues to burn bright with £10k Hellenic Prize win

Kamila Shamsie has been awarded 2017's £10,000 London Hellenic Prize, given to the best book inspired by or relating to Greece, for Home Fire (Bloomsbury). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Book Deals: November 28, 2018

Ty Pennington, the host of ABC's 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,' brings his life story to Zondervan; FaithWords signs a debut geared toward easing the challenges of motherhood, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: December 2018

A guide to the spirituality of eating in ‘The Compassionate Kitchen’ and a careful look at Trappist monk Thomas Merton are among the religion and spirituality books coming out in December. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Serong scoops £2k inaugural Staunch Prize

Australian author Jock Serong has won the inaugural Staunch Book Prize for his “extraordinary” thriller On The Java Ridge (Text Publishing). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s Costa Book Awards Shortlists: Half Debuts, £35,000 in Prize Money

The Costa Book Awards for 2018 drew a record 641 entries across the program's five categories. In January, the five category winners will be announced, followed  by the overall winner's ceremony. The post The UK’s Costa Book Awards Shortlists: Half Debuts, £35,000 in Prize Money appeared first... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Books Category Bestsellers, November 18, 2018

The bestselling Apple Books in fiction and literature, mysteries and thrillers, biography and memoir, and more for the week ended November 18, 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of November 26, 2018

A former Trump aide takes a tell-all to SMP, a farmer’s daughter turned agrarian entrepreneur sells her memoir at auction, Kamala Harris gets into the picture book game, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rooney, Almond and Youngson make Costa 2018 shortlists

Irish novelist Sally Rooney, children's writer David Almond, and a 70-year-old debut writer, Anne Youngson, are among the 20 authors whose books have been shortlisted for the Costa Book Awards 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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