The best science fiction and fantasy of the year so far — plus what we’re looking forward to next

“The City We Became” and “Vagabonds” made waves. Next up: Susanna Clarke’s “Piranesi.” Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

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Angels' Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese comic book fantasy come to life

The protagonists of Japanese comic books come in various forms. There are warriors and ghost hunters, surgeons and teachers, detectives and chefs. And, of course, athletes. The authors of sports-themed stories have taken the liberties of bestowing their characters with supernatural abilities,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto's children's sales grow but profits plunge in 'tough year'

The Quarto Group's sales declined marginally by 1.4% to £152.5m last year, however, its operating profits plunged 58% to £7.2m. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Best Children’s Publishers of the Year’ Named at Bologna Book Fair

Named in six parts of the world, Bologna's six annual cohort of 'Best Children's Publishers of the Year' is named on the first evening of the book fair. The post ‘Best Children’s Publishers of the Year’ Named at Bologna Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna 2018: Middle Grade Fiction and Diverse Titles Remain Hot

At this year's Bologna Book Fair, scouts and agents said middle grade fiction remains hot, and the political upheaval in the United States is driving a global interest in titles, both fiction and nonfiction, that speak to this tumultuous moment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publication of algorithm investigation brought forward after Cambridge Analytica scandal

Following recent news reports into the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Bloomsbury Sigma is bringing forward the publication of an investigation into how algorithms control our lives by leading mathematical modeler, David Sumpter. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Boulder Book Store Named 2018 PW Bookstore of the Year; Mesjak Rep

The innovative Colorado bookstore is the 26th recipient of the PW Bookstore of the Year Award. Among the store's firsts, it is the first store to buy on Edelweiss and one of the first to offer consignment sections by publisher. John Mesjak with Abraham Associates was named this year's PW Sales... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rebel Girls propel non-fiction at BCBF

Buoyed by the success of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, children’s non-fiction is the “place to be” this Bologna, with publishers eager for new voices on the back of strong sales in the sector in the past 12 months. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rewarding Top-Selling Titles: 42 Titles on the ‘Nibbies’ Books of the Year Shortlist

The British Book Awards shortlist for the 2018 Books of the Year include top-selling titles and reader favorites across seven categories. Sales, literary merit, and publishing strategy will determine the final winners. The post Rewarding Top-Selling Titles: 42 Titles on the ‘Nibbies’ Books of... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indonesian writer's 'fierce and unconventional' fiction to Harvill

Harvill Secker has acquired two "fierce and unconventional" books from Indonesian writer Intan Paramaditha. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Freelancer's guide to parenting coming next year

4th Estate will publish a guide to parenting as a freelancer by journalist Annie Ridout. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Busby and Paisley go head-to-head on Sport Book of the Year longlist

Biographies of Sir Matt Busby and Bob Paisley are among the books longlisted for the Football Writers’ Association Book of the Year award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Snapchat's UK ad revenue set to overtake Twitter's next year

UK arm – which earns about 10% of app’s global ad revenues – is forecast to bring in £181mSnapchat is so popular in Britain that its advertising revenue will overtake Twitter’s UK revenue in 2019, and revenue from consumer magazine and cinema advertising within two years.The seven-year old phone... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jo Henry to leave Nielsen Book after 20 years

Jo Henry, v.p. insight & analytics at Nielsen Book, is leaving the company after more than 20 years. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Talks Science and the Power of Words

Tyson has been writing for general audiences for more than 20 years—but his latest book, 'Astrophysics for People in a Hurry,' is his first runaway bestseller. And he thinks he knows why. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ten year wait for Zusak's next novel is over

Transworld is publishing a new literary novel from The Book Thief author Markus Zusak, which has been a decade in the making. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Little Island has four on CBI Book of the Year shortlist

Ten titles are in the running for this year’s Children’s Books Ireland (CBI) Book of the Year Awards, which celebrates titles by authors and illustrators who were either born in Ireland or reside in the country. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Complete fiction: why 'the short story renaissance' is a myth

With soaring sales, viral hits like Cat Person and a cameo by Tom Hanks, the form seems to be staging a comeback. But did it ever go away?In 2017, almost 50% more short story collections were sold than in the previous year. It was the best year for short stories since 2010. Booksellers are... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Contemporary Realism Empowers More Christian Fiction

Author Katie Ganshert and editor Shannon Marchese say more readers are open to fiction that takes on today's powerful issues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shakespeare & Co. to Open Three Stores This Year

Over the past three years the new owners of New York City's iconic bookstore have perfected their mix of café, books, and book machine. This summer they will expand the Shakespeare concept to Philadelphia with two more Manhattan locations to open later in the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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