Glory Edim's 'Gather Me' traces the dramatic arc of her life as well as her discovery of Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, Toni Morrison and other Black writers. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'
[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-10-21 17:03:20 UTC ]
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12 Books for Tolerance and Understanding (2023), by The Editors of WLT Lit Lists [email protected] Tue, 11/14/2023 - 14:07 For years, a prognostication by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe appeared on the masthead page of World Literature Today: “These... Continue reading at World Literature Today
[ World Literature Today | 2023-11-14 20:07:42 UTC ]
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Michael Pietsch will be replaced on Jan. 1 by the chief executive of Hachette UK, who will helm both divisions, bringing them into closer alignment. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2023-11-14 20:01:58 UTC ]
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In bookstores' L.A. heyday, shops were as ubiquitous as a certain coffee chain is today. But we're no slouches today, even if the internet removed many stores' physical presences. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-11-14 16:00:50 UTC ]
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It’s the middle of November, which means that, for many of us, the days are a not-quite-enviable blend of colder and shorter (why we still use Daylight Savings Time is a mystery I’ll save for elsewhere). But never fear, there’s a bit of brightness ahead: a whole slew of exciting new books to... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2023-11-14 10:00:13 UTC ]
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Under what it calls a "new English-language management structure," Hachette Livre has named Hachette UK CEO David Shelley head of both Hachette Book Group and HUK, while current HBG CEO Michael Pietsch will retire as CEO and serve as chairman of the new group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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With several National Book Awards finalists planning to call for a ceasefire in Gaza at tomorrow's ceremony, Zibby Media has withdrawn its sponsorship of the event over what CEO Zibby Owens called the "inappropriate conduct and collusion of its nominees." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Attorneys for a group of booksellers and publishing industry associations argue that a district court in Texas correctly enjoined HB 900, and that the injunction should be allowed to stand. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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DK has named Hodder & Stoughton executive publisher Liz Gough to the newly created role of managing director of DK Adult. In the position, Gough is charged with growing and diversifying the publisher's adult publishing program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-11-13 16:53:29 UTC ]
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Barnes and Noble has announced their Book of the Year for 2023 — plus the inaugural winner of their Author of the Year award. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-11-13 15:03:30 UTC ]
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Early numbers from the UAE indicate that the 2023 Sharjah International Book Fair has drawn at least 1.2 million visitors. The post Sharjah’s 42nd Book Fair: More Than1.2 Million Visitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-13 03:54:12 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble has released the finalists for their Best Books of the Year. The 12 books include a mix of genres and age categories. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-11-10 20:12:21 UTC ]
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Alexandra Alter talks about her profile of the best-selling author behind “Fourth Wing” and Alexandra Jacobs discusses her review of “My Name is Barbra.” Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2023-11-10 18:47:36 UTC ]
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By publishing unflinching books on topics often perceived as controversial, small publishers can combat restrictions on intellectual freedom. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Lee and Andrew Child sell four new Jack Reacher thrillers to Delacorte, Dey Street buys a guide to throwing “the greatest dinner party of all time” from Benny Blanco, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The 'New York Times Book Review' and the New York Public Library have announced the 10 winners of the Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Three of the Big Five publishers struggled in the first nine months of 2023, according to recent financial results, as the industry coped with sagging sales and rising costs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Don't know too much about money or how it's used, and has been used, to further national, and personal, interests? And at what cost, literally and figuratively? Want to learn? These new are books for you. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Guest of Honor EU program at Guadalajara includes a three-day program for European, Latin American, and Caribbean professionals. The post At Guadalajara Book Fair: Guest of Honor EU Plans a Professional Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-09 21:45:06 UTC ]
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What are some of the best indie publishing companies to follow to find your next excellent read? One reader investigates. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-11-09 11:33:00 UTC ]
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