The adult coloring book fad may be over

Barnes & Noble Inc. posted its first decline in holiday sales in three years, hurt by a downturn in the coloring-book category, bringing another sign that the Christmas season wasn't kind to retailers. Same-store sales sank 9.1 percent for the nine-week holiday period, the New York-based company... Continue reading at 'Baltimore Sun'

[ Baltimore Sun | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Between the sheets: Banned books censors didn't want you to read

The books struck out by the censors for being 'damaging to young minds', too political or simply too sexy. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Divorce Lawyer, Social Worker, And Book Editor On The Art Of Hard Conversations

Let the pros show you how to have the toughest talks. Let the pros show you how to have the toughest talks.Everyone does "difficult conversations" differently. But no matter your approach, the challenge is the same: sorting out really touchy issues while sidestepping the... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Emma Watson leaves Books on the Underground

Actress Emma Watson has been leaving copies of her latest book club selection - Maya Angelou’s Mom & Me & Mom - on the London Underground for commuters to pick up and read. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Disney c.e.o Robert Iger's management book to Transworld

Transworld has acquired Robert Iger’s untitled book on leadership and management, which explores the ideas, values, and growth strategies he has developed in his 11 years as c.e.o. of media company Disney, for publication in 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Denmark’s New Palatium: Curating Indie Books for Subscriptions

Can a 'gateway to worldwide subscription services' for self-published authors up the ante for those services? Two Danes think believe it can. The post Denmark’s New Palatium: Curating Indie Books for Subscriptions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Arab world should ‘swap guns for culture,’ Sharjah International Book Fair hears

The Arab world should “use culture rather than guns” to achieve its ends, guests were told at the opening ceremony of the 35th Sharjah International Book Fair, held at the emirate’s exhibition centre this morning (2nd November). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hillary Clinton's Goldman Sachs speeches to be published by OR Books

New York-based OR Books is publishing a collection of Hillary Clinton’s speeches, released by Wikileaks last month, despite not having permission from the presidential candidate. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Prize launched for undiscovered picture book talent

Stratford Literary Festival and independent publisher The Salariya Book Company are launching a prize for new picture book authors and illustrators. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah Book Fair’s Professional Program: Boosting Business in the Arab World

In a combination of analysis, commentary, and rights-center deal-making, the 35th Sharjah fair clarifies issues and opportunities for industry growth. The post Sharjah Book Fair’s Professional Program: Boosting Business in the Arab World appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cornwell 'suffers PTSD' after researching books

Author Patricia Cornwell has revealed that the intensive research she undertakes for her books has left her with post-traumatic stress. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children’s Book Summit: Nielsen on Kids, Their Trends, and Their Parents

Taking a holistic approach that might warm the heart of a millennial mom, Nielsen's third conference on the young readers' market looked at their parents, too. The post Children’s Book Summit: Nielsen on Kids, Their Trends, and Their Parents appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nielsen Children's Book Summit: YouTube, Discoverability, All Ages Content, and Brands as Platforms

YouTube is the content king, discoverability remains kids' publishing's white whale, top brands are so ubiquitous that they are morphing into de facto platforms, and other takeaways from the 2016 Nielsen Children's Book Summit. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Karsten Dietrich, Longtime Book Club Runner

Karsten Dietrich, who ran the France Loisirs book club from 1973 until his retirement in 2009, died last week in Paris. He was 72. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Readers Now Voting on Ireland’s Bord Gáis Energy Book Awards

Called in promotional text “exclusively Irish, inclusive in every other sense,” the Bord Gáis Energy Book Awards shortlists are now open for readers’ votes. By Dennis Abrams | @DennisAbrams2 November 11 Is Vote Deadline he shortlists for the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards have been... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bryan Cranston leaves signed copies of his book at Heathrow

"Breaking Bad" actor Bryan Cranston's penchant for buying, signing and leaving copies of his autobiography in every airport he has flown from for his book tour has this week resulted in a welcome surprise for a fan in Heathrow airport.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Unspeakable book to Canongate

Canongate has signed Unspeakable: The Things We Cannot Say by Harriet Shawcross, saying it will be the publisher's lead title in autumn 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Table for Three: Rachel Maddow and Doris Kearns Goodwin on a Presidential Race for the History Books

Doris Kearns Goodwin, left, and Rachel Maddow talked about presidents past and future over lunch in the Gotham Lounge at the Peninsula Hotel in Manhattan. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2016-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WIRED Book Club: An Entire Trilogy in a Month? Boom.

Jeff VanderMeer's <em>Southern Reach</em> trilogy wraps up exquisitely, completing a journey from mystery to horror to understanding to, indeed, acceptance. The post WIRED Book Club: An Entire Trilogy in a Month? Boom. appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2016-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 31, 2016

This week: a brilliant espionage novel, and a look at the emotional turmoil veterans endure upon returning home from war. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of October 31, 2016

Bloomsbury lands a bin Laden book, Blood Journals series author Tessa Gratton sells a standalone YA, Dawn Davis nabs one by a Tony winner, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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