Talking About the Century’s Best Books

A roundtable of Book Review editors discuss what surprised them, what delighted them, what will send them back to their own shelves. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

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Michigan Library Association Defends Library Defunded Over LGBTQ Books

In a statement this week, the Michigan Library Association called the vote to defund the Patmos Library (Jamestown, Mich.) over the library’s refusal to pull several LGBTQ-themed books from library shelves "a local tragedy with national implications." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘The Essential Dick Gregory’

A new anthology collects some of the writings, interviews and speeches of the comic and civil rights activist. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Greece Is Bologna Book Plus’ First Market of Honor

In March's edition of Bologna Children's Book Fair, the Book Plus program will have Greece as its own 'market of honor' exhibitor. The post Greece Is Bologna Book Plus’ First Market of Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-14 18:23:22 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s Mystery and Thriller Deals for November 14, 2022

Today’s edition of Mystery Daily Deals is sponsored by the audiobook edition of Murder at Black Oaks by Phillip Margolin`the audiobook edition of Murder at Black Oaks by Phillip... Continue reading at Book Riot

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Here are the Brooklyn Public Library’s most-borrowed books of all time.

Lately, we’ve been writing a lot about the relentless attacks on libraries by craven gangs of “concerned parents” mobilized by Republican rhetoric and Facebook, so today it’s my pleasure to shine the light on some more fun library news. For the past month, in honor of its 125th birthday, the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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FTX crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried subject of new book by Michael Lewis

Bestselling writer Lewis has been shadowing Bankman-Fried as the cryptocurrency founder’s company, FTX, failed Bestselling author Michael Lewis, whose books include The Big Short and Flash Boys, is writing about the former boss of the failed cryptocurrency exchange for his next book.FTX, which... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-11-14 11:44:35 UTC ]
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Madrid’s Eva Orúe: ‘A Mood for a Book Fair’

Madrid's book fair director Eva Orúe is the first woman in the role in 80 years. And she has a UNESCO World Heritage venue to protect. The post Madrid’s Eva Orúe: ‘A Mood for a Book Fair’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-11 15:28:02 UTC ]
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Madrid’s Eva Orúe: ‘A Mood for a Book Fair’

Madrid's book fair director Eva Orúe is the first woman in the role in 80 years. And she has a UNESCO World Heritage venue to protect. The post Madrid’s Eva Orúe: ‘A Mood for a Book Fair’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-11 15:28:02 UTC ]
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This is the Best Book of the Year, According to Barnes and Noble Booksellers

In addition to their top book of the year, Barnes and Noble booksellers also selected a winner for a new award for speculative fiction. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Ideas for Running a Comic Book Club in Your School Library

If you haven't considered running a comic book club in your school library, here are reasons why you should (& activities to do!). Continue reading at Book Riot

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 14, 2022

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by Steve Martin, Kennedy Ryan, and Emma Smith. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Fall Book Festivals Return

After two years of dealing with Covid restrictions, fall book festivals returned in earnest this year, providing readers opportunities to engage with some of publishing’s best-known authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Slide Continues

The soft fall sales season continued last week, with print unit sales falling 14.9% compared to the week ended November 6, 2021. Sales declined in all categories, including sales of adult fiction, which has been the best-performing segment this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Entangled Publishing Launches Red Tower Books, a New Adult Imprint

According to the publisher, the imprint will “champion feminist and empowered perspectives” in romantic fantasy and science fiction books. It plans to publish seven new books next year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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WIPO’s Accessible Books Consortium Names Its Award Shortlists

The 2022 winners of the Accessible Books Consortium awards are to be named late this month at the Guadalajara book fair. The post WIPO’s Accessible Books Consortium Names Its Award Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-09 20:00:44 UTC ]
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Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair Changes Venue Amid COVID Constraints

Moving its dates for a third time this year, the Shanghai Children's Book Fair is changing venue in an effort to host the event in December. The post Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair Changes Venue Amid COVID Constraints appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Meet the 2022 National Book Award Finalists

The winners of the 73rd National Book Awards—given every year in Young People’s Literature, Translation, Poetry, Nonfiction, and Fiction—will be announced next week in a ceremony hosted by Padma Lakshmi at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City (and streamable online). Ahead of the festivities,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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New Advent Books Tap Into Season’s Teachings

Religion publishers aim to help readers looking for a deeper spiritual experience this Christmas season with a number of new titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Christian Children's Book Publishers Eye Wider Market

Publishers are adding books they say are faithful to Biblical values, but not explicitly religious, leaving it to parents to draw connections. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah World Book Capital Supports a Fire-Damaged Italian Bookstore

The Bologna bookstore, Giannino Stoppani, was damaged by fire in May. Sharjah World Book Capital has contributed €50,000 to assist. The post Sharjah World Book Capital Supports a Fire-Damaged Italian Bookstore appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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