Early last month Junot Díaz nearly caused a riot when hundreds of fans descended on the Union Square Barnes & Noble in New York City to hear the author read from his latest, This Is How You Lose Her. But, to put it mildly, not every author is Junot Díaz, and getting a crowd to hear you read is tricky. Publicists and authors say that one key is putting the emphasis of the event less on the, well, reading. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile’s editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. We keep our daily episodes short and sweet, with audiobook clips to give you a sample of our featured listens. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten share their thoughts on Robert Harris’s latest... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-17 17:16:17 UTC ]
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Digiday’s Deep Dive: The Future of Publishing, is a collection of videos and key takeaways from our recent Publishing Summit Worldwide Live . The post Deep Dive: How the future of publishing is taking shape in the ongoing coronavirus crisis era appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2020-11-17 15:18:24 UTC ]
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HQ has landed two more novels from six-time Sunday Times bestselling author Miranda Dickinson. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-12 20:03:27 UTC ]
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Alison Rich has been named to the newly created role of senior v-p of author development at Penguin Random House, and is charged with growing authors' platforms in ways that may be tangential to the business of marketing their books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-11-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
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With “Moonflower Murders,” Horowitz adds layers of mystery to a richly plotted tale. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-11-11 14:00:00 UTC ]
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These are our favorite manhwa and manga like The Gamer to check out if you can’t get enough of this popular manhwa. Read on. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-11-11 11:39:00 UTC ]
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From meditation to rest, books publishing between now and early 2021 explore ways to heal divisions, find peace, and love thy neighbor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-11-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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As COVID cases surge to record numbers and Republicans flirt with a paper coup the future of the nation’s bookstores remains perilous. Yes, we all have a lot to worry about—but if you care about that unwieldy, amorphous thing called literary culture, please spare a moment (or a dollar) to... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-10 16:14:32 UTC ]
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A young woman’s diagnosis is only the beginning of the mystery in “Lightning Flowers.” As Katherine E. Standefer tried to make sense of her heart condition, her conscience sent her on a trip across the world. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-11-10 10:00:08 UTC ]
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All six roles at Mirror Books have been placed at risk of redundancy as the imprint is taken over by the Reach publishing team. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-10 04:48:24 UTC ]
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Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile’s editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. We keep our daily episodes short and sweet, with audiobook clips to give you a sample of our featured listens. Vivienne Leheny’s narration captures each character’s outward persona and true self in... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-09 18:14:36 UTC ]
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Independent bookstores are hurting as shoppers stay online. Pick up one of our staff picks to support bookstores throughout the U.S. Whether you’re diving into an engrossing period drama, reading up on the history of protests or pandemics, or escaping into a fantastical world, chances are you’ve... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2020-11-06 16:00:54 UTC ]
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Krauss’s four previous novels proved she’s a writer’s writer; her new story collection cements her reputation. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-11-05 14:31:07 UTC ]
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A reading list for today’s entrepreneurs. 1. Out of Our Minds: The Power of Being Creative, Sir Ken Robinson Educator Sir Ken Robinson’s TED Talk “How Schools Kill Creativity” [is amazing]. He explores why it’s essential to [foster] creativity in education, work, and life.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2020-11-05 07:00:36 UTC ]
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Author L J Ross is to launch an arts initiative, offering community grants, promoting literacy and encouraging tourism in The North East. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-04 19:31:39 UTC ]
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Children's publisher Knights Of is partnering with The Reading Agency for this year's Winter Mini Challenge programme encouraging youngsters to keep up their reading during the winter holidays. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-03 15:42:21 UTC ]
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Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile’s editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. We keep our daily episodes short and sweet, with audiobook clips to give you a sample of our featured listens. AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff and host Jo Reed discuss The Fragile Earth, an eye-opening... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-02 16:59:56 UTC ]
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We asked for your favorite short stories and got a long list! Here are 53 of the most outstanding short stories our readers have read. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-11-02 11:31:00 UTC ]
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This month’s book sales will undoubtedly get a boost from Barack Obama’s memoir, among other promising titles. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-11-01 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Check out our 2020 holiday book gift guide for the best non-fiction and fiction picks for literary enthusiasts on your list. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-10-30 15:00:05 UTC ]
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