The Changing Seasons

“Always be closing,” the oft-quoted line from David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize–winning play Glengarry Glen Ross, could serve as the mantra at today’s big houses. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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On climate change, Russia and the U.S. are uncomfortably alike

Sixty years ago, the United States and the Soviet Union led the world in climate change science then spent decades ignoring or denying the science they had pioneered, two books show. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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U.S. Book Show: The Pandemic and Publishing: How Has Covid Changed the Industry for Good?

Industry experts discussed the normalization of working from home, the dearth of in-person networking in the age of Covid-19, new expectations among a younger generation of publishing professionals, and more on the second day of the 2022 U.S. Book Show. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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A new 'Black Mirror' season is in the works after a long hiatus

It seems Black Mirror is making a comeback. Three years after the fifth season of the sci-fi anthology series arrived, Variety reports that Netflix has greenlit a sixth season.Details are scant for now, though it seems casting is in progress for a season that's expected to have more episodes... Continue reading at Engadget

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Adapting to Changes in Pay-per-Click Advertising

In this panel—scheduled for May 24, 3–4 p.m. ET, and moderated by Carlyn Robertson, marketing lead at BookBub—book marketing experts will discuss what’s changed in the world of digital advertising in the past year. Topics of discussion include how marketers can adapt as major ad platforms and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Supply Squeeze, Changing Consumer Behavior Challenges Publishers

Panelist on Ingram's recent webinar said that global supply chain challenges will persist until 2023 and, with consumer behavior changing, predicting demand—and, accordingly, supply—for a book will remain difficult. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Deception has changed in the digital era, and spies are adapting

The tools and scope of the digital world present unprecedented challenges for intelligence agencies, Amy B. Zegart writes. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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'Hogwarts Legacy' will hit Xbox, PlayStation and PC this holiday season

Hogwarts Legacy will arrive on PC, PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles in holiday 2022. Hogwarts Legacy was announced in late 2020 and it was originally due to come out in 2021, but was later delayed to 2022. The "holiday" timeframe is one step closer to an actual release... Continue reading at Engadget

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Seasons of Scam: A Reading List of Fake Identities

Fake identities serve as fascinatingly persistent plot devices because we all, at some point, desire to reinvent ourselves in pursuit of existential liberation or deception, curiosity or fantasy or survival. In one of the most canonical examples of this genre, Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Can a Self-Help Book Really Change Your Life?

The genre promises easy fixes for intractable problems, but some conflicts can’t be solved by individuals alone: Your weekly guide to the best in books Continue reading at The Atlantic

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Leadership Change at Maria B. Campbell Associates

On April 1, Agnes Ahlander Turner will take over as president of the scouting agency, while founder Maria Campbell assumes the role of executive chairman. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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In the 1950s, their lonely battles on rights and the environment heralded changes to come

James R. Gaines profiles famous and lesser-known advocates who, at a time of conformity, believed change was possible. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Awards Season: British Academy Prize Names Jurors, Opens Submissions

The 2021 jury for the British Academy Book Prize for Global Understanding returns in the 2022 cycle, seeking works that  'public understanding of world cultures.' The post Awards Season: British Academy Prize Names Jurors, Opens Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Reimagining ‘The Brothers Karamazov’? Lan Samantha Chang likes a challenge.

The author of "The Family Chao" discusses her homage to "The Brothers Karamazov." Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Benjamin Zephaniah | 'To tell the real, honest truth about the history of Britain would mean changing the history books'

The latest book by Benjamin Zephaniah follows a Trinidadian woman who boarded the Windrush to pursue her singing dream. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Government delays decision on UK copyright regime changes

The government has decided not to change copyright exhaustion laws for the time being following a consultation which led to a campaign by the industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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How love, death and ampersands changed Kathryn Schulz's life

The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and author of the memoir "Lost and Found" unpacks the meaning and importance of joy and grief — and conjuctions. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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What Is Autobiography? A Conversation with Debut Memoirist Victoria Chang, by Amy Wright

Interviews Victoria Chang’s new collection, Dear Memory, expands the field of the memoir for readers to explore a full-color archive of family photos and historical documents collaged between lines of poetry and letters. It prompts us to ask, with her,... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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Looking for a seasonal tale of mystery, murder and ghosts? Here are 9 books just for you.

You can’t beat Holmes for the holidays. Also, Victorian Christmas ghost stories for those cozy nights by the fire. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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How Two Novelists and a Poet Made Me Change My Life

Are there certain books with topics you avoid? That you fear may leave you a little worse for wear? Here's what may happen if you read them. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Macfarlane outlines Moon Lane’s mission and looks to franchises for global change

Community Interest Company Moon Lane is determined to change the children’s books scene for the better, as its estate continues to expand with a scaleable franchise model.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

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