Managing budget pressure is a way of life for library administrators. But as librarians gather in New Orleans for the 2011 ALA Annual Conference, a snapshot of public library budgets across the nation shows the lingering "Great Recession" is still devastating library serviceseven as demand for those services rises. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2011-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The ALA isn't the only organization that honors the best children's and young adult books of the year. Check out these children's book awards. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-11-09 11:37:00 UTC ]
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Hi. I’m Bernhard Drax - award-winning media maker and former radio journalist - and I am a bookseller’s dream. On average I devour 120 books per year, mostly literary and genre novels. I have time to do this because I don’t watch TV and my Facebook account has been deactivated years ago. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-03 19:32:32 UTC ]
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The American Library Association this week announced that three candidates will vie for the association's 2022-2023 presidency: Stacey A. Aldrich, Ed Garcia, and Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In all, a total of 46 books (26 fiction, 20 nonfiction) were selected, with a six-title shortlist—three each for the fiction and nonfiction medals—to be announced on November 17. The two medal winners will be announced during an online event set for February 4, 2021. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A scholar’s exploration of Black biblical interpretation in ‘Reading While Black,’ a guide to ‘Making Peace with the Universe,’ and more books in the religion and spirituality category which are set to be released in November. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Booker Prize will showcase its shortlisted authors with appearances via “Front Row”, social media and Guardian Live alongside readings from the Old Vic on the big night. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-16 04:23:16 UTC ]
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R&B star Lecrae’s personal memoir, an illustrated biography of the Dalai Lama, and a new Baxter Family novel by Karen Kingsbury are set for publication in October. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This fall, New York Review Books will publish new editions of two major works by the late postmodernist author William Gaddis, 'JR' and 'The Recognitions.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' topped the ALA's list of the most banned and challenged books between 2010-2019. The list was released to coincide with the start of Banned Books Week, which runs through October 3. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In seeking to end support for ALA, some library board members at the Medina County District Library in Ohio complained that the organization's support for racial and social justice issues was too politically partisan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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If you are in need of a book stand worthy of your large and heavy books, here are the big book holders of your dreams. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-09-18 10:37:00 UTC ]
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Duckworth Books has acquired 2016 "Big Brother" finalist A J West's debut novel, The Spirit Engineer. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-10 15:40:49 UTC ]
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For the quarter ended August 1, sales in Barnes & Noble Education’s retail segment dropped 42.2% from the comparable period a year ago, falling to $158.8 million. In the period, comparable store sales fell 42.8%, which B&NE said accounted for $106.6 million in lost revenue. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Among the many, many books being released in September are new titles by Lysa TerKeurst, singer Sara Evan, and bestselling novelist Beverly Lewis who returns with a book set in the Amish community. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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My first preview of non-fiction was published in The Bookseller on 11th August 2000. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-18 08:18:57 UTC ]
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Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow on the joy, and the work, of their deep relationship. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-08-14 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Driven by strong sales from a host of new titles, unit sales of print books jumped 24.8% in the week ended Aug. 8, 2020, over the comparable week in 2019, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder Faith, in partnership with mini-chain St Andrew’s Bookshop, will launch a national church book club this autumn, to be known as The Big Church Read. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-12 13:00:50 UTC ]
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Cost cuts and higher sales of digital products have eased the impact of the Covid-19 on the bottom line for some publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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