The 6 Most Versatile Words in the English Language

Jez Burrows, author of 'Dictionary Stories,' delves into the most mutable words in English. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of March 6, 2017

A U.K. novel with over 20 foreign sales, a Swedish debut about a hostage negotiator, and an Italian trilogy are among the titles sparking conversation before next week's London Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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English teacher's novel set to be Canongate's lead debut for 2018

Canongate has pre-empted a "rich and wild" debut novel entitled Sal by English teacher Mick Kitson ahead of London Book Fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: March 6, 2017

The #1 book in the country is 'The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts,' covering three decades of the influential video game franchise. Plus V.E. Schwab closes out her Shades of Magic fantasy trilogy, and ‘Sapiens’ author Yuval Noah Harari speculates on the next phase of human development. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 6, 2017

This week: Dan Chaon's terrifying masterpiece, plus an espionage novel set during the October Revolution of 1917. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of March 6, 2017

S&S nabs an Andrew Nagorski book about World War II, Tor is set to relaunch George R.R. Martin’s Wild Cards series, Rachel Caine re-ups at Berkley, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Boston Art Installation Doubles as Spanish-Language Bookstore

An art installation in Boston highlights what's missing in American book culture. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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JS Group reports 6% revenue drop for 2016

Academic retailer JS Group has reported a 6.2% year-on-year revenue drop to £38.1m in its annual results covering the financial year ending 31st May 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Edinburgh's Word Power Books seeks new owner

Edinburgh-based radical bookshop Word Power is looking for a new owner after founder Elaine Henry has decided to step away from the business. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of February 6, 2017

An Italian memoir about how a hedgehog helped a man through tough times and a French novel set near the Korean DMZ are among the titles picking up new international deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: February 6, 2017

SIBA opens registration for spring show; new kids store to open soon in Raleigh; Michael Moore backs Bronx store; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Heyday Books Publisher Steve Wasserman Discusses the Future of the Printed Word

In this week's episode of KCRW's "Scheer Intelligence," Steve Wasserman, former editor at Yale University Press and the Los Continue reading at HuffPost

[ HuffPost | 2017-02-04 15:51:11 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of February 6, 2017

Atria nabs a debut novel on the Israeli military draft, Acevedo brings a historical novel to Europa, a journalist’s book on truth under Trump goes to Prometheus Books, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: February 6, 2017

The newly minted Newbery and Caldecott medalist enjoyed their best weekly sales yet after the award announcements. Plus ‘The Girl Before’ follows her psychological thriller sisters onto our hardcover fiction list, and a BEA buzz pick makes its bestseller debut. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, February 6, 2017

This week: new novels from John Darnielle and Viet Thanh Nguyen, plus how medicine changed the end of life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Grandes Libros, a Spanish-Language Social Network for Book Fans

A social network for book lovers has launched in Argentina, and it's said to be gaining users across the Spanish-speaking world. The post Grandes Libros, a Spanish-Language Social Network for Book Fans appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Few Words With Digital Book World’s International Fellows

From Greece, Norway, Iceland, and the UK, the DBW 2017 Fellows speak about their successes, their challenges, and why they're traveling to the conference. The post A Few Words With Digital Book World’s International Fellows appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An English Translation of a Japanese TV Series Based on a Swedish Book

A 36-year-old kids' fantasy novel comes to UK and US screens this month. 'Ronya, the Robber's Daughter' is by Astrid Lindgren, author of Pippi Longstocking. The post An English Translation of a Japanese TV Series Based on a Swedish Book appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Norway's Top E-bookseller Wants More English Bestsellers

Norway’s top e-bookstore, ebok.no, is in talks to add English-language books from some of America's Big Five publishers and has started a new subscription service. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yaa Gyasi | 'When we use words like 'institutionalised racism', what does that mean?'

Glittering reviews, swathes of high-profile media coverage and a reported seven-figure sum — Yaa Gyasi’s début Homegoing lives up to the hype, says Alice O’Keeffe. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore News: January 6, 2017

Amazon ups its sales tax collection to 36 states and the District of Columbia; new owners for store in Rhode Island and Wisconsin; a long-time Maine bookstore to close; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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