A new survey of bestsellers and critics’ picks has concluded that the average book is now 25% bigger than 15 years ago. But not everyone reads things this wayBooks are steadily increasing in size, according to a survey that has found the average number of pages has grown by 25% over the last 15 years.A study of more than 2,500 books appearing on New York Times bestseller and notable books lists and Google’s annual survey of the most discussed books reveals that the average length has increased from 320 pages in 1999 to 400 pages in 2014.Novels now relish being big and long, demanding that you sit in a chair, turn off your phone and devote some time to itAs an agent, the most difficult area now appears to be the middle. Mid-list, mid-career, middle-sized Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
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This week, a delightfully unlikable narrator, Emma Donoghue's latest, and the most dangerous man in America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A picture book by comedy star David Walliams, his first in the format, is one of 24 titles for children that are in contention for this year's Booktrust Best Book Awards. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2014-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Verso Books is launching a new consumer offer, bundling DRM-free ebooks with all print purchases... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The US Top 20 for week ending 23rd March has a decidedly chilly feel to it, as eight books... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Catholic priest Ronald Rolheiser examines late-life spirituality; scholar Michael Coogan offers a brief history of the Decalogue. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Antony Loewenstein: Is the future an interactive novel read on a Google Glass? One thing's for certain: the transformation of the written word is one of the defining issues of our ageAntony Loewenstein Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two new suits were filed this month against Apple and the five major publishers involved in a 2010 ebook price-fixing conspiracy, raising the possibility of a new ebook antitrust battle involving aggrieved retailers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tesco’s ebook platform blinkbox books has launched today (25th March). The website sells... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stories and traditions are repeated from season to season and become part of holiday celebrations themselves. This year, new books for the most joyful holidays in Judaism and Christianity offer fresh approaches. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the six months since its debut, the $14 million Oyster ebook subscription platform has yet to take off. What's lacking? What could be improved? We advise. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Roughly $166 million in settlement funds collected as part of a deal to settle state and consumer charges of ebook price-fixing began flowing to consumers today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Almost 40,000 Catholics gathered in mid-March in Anaheim, Calif., for the annual L.A. Religious Education Congress, and they bought a lot of books from Catholic publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stanton captures more ‘Humans’ for SMP and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ukraine's new government is considering withdrawing support for the publishing industry and eliminating tax and other benefits for publishers to save cash. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comparable store sales of books fell 10.7% at Hastings Entertainment in the year ended January 31, 2014, compared to 2012. Sales also fell 8.2% in the fourth quarter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Justice ministers have responded to criticism over a ban on prisoners being sent books, by... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A strong protest from Kobo convinced Canada’s Competition Tribunal to suspend an agreement announced last month between four multinational publishers and Canada’s Competition Bureau regarding ebook pricing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chancellor announces new laws making sure internet downloads are taxed in the country where they are purchasedGeorge Osborne's latest budget could spell an end to 99p song downloads by closing a tax loophole that meant consumers were paying VAT at very low foreign rates on online purchases of... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A visit to the Gwanghwamun branch of Kyobo, Korea’s largest bookstore chain, provides many clues to the country’s present book market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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