‘The Revisioners’ reminds us of slavery’s long reach, through the generations

Margaret Wilkerson Sexton’s new novel explores family ties and the complications of race. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2019-12-10 17:25:19 UTC ]

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5 people you should reach out to when looking for that next big job

You likely have these types of people in your network already—and they’re probably eager to help. The New York Times Book Review has a regular column called “By the Book,” which features famous writers. One frequent question they ask them is this: “You’re throwing a literary dinner party. Which... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2019-09-05 11:00:43 UTC ]
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Metabooks Brasil Reaches 100,000 Active Titles in Its Database

Announcing at Rio's book fair its coming introduction of Pubnet in Brazil, Metabooks Brasil reports it now accounts for 75 percent of the market's sales. The post Metabooks Brasil Reaches 100,000 Active Titles in Its Database appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-09-05 04:52:20 UTC ]
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Margaret Atwood makes Booker Prize short list, Giller Prize long list

Awards buzz is ramping up for author Margaret Atwood, who is again in the running for both the Man Booker Prize and the Scotiabank Giller Prize.  Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2019-09-03 19:27:06 UTC ]
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For many immigrants, family separation happens long before the border

Review of 'A Good Provider Is One Who Leaves: One Family and Migration in the 21st Century' by Jason DeParle Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-08-30 14:00:45 UTC ]
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PWedu’s Christian Publishing Summit: How to Reach New Readers

PW’s online immersion course is gathering pioneering industry leaders including editors, authors, and social media strategists for a multi-week guest speaker program from Oct. 30 to Nov. 20. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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How Beano and Dandy artist Dudley D. Watkins made generations of comic fans roar with laughter

A Scotland-wide statue trail is celebrating the work of Dudley D. Watkins, a quiet man who became one of Britain's most important comic book artists. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2019-08-20 09:13:05 UTC ]
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The Next Generation of Booksellers? (shelftalker)

Booksellers’ kids talk about the ups and downs of hours spent at the bookstore. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-16 12:00:13 UTC ]
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How Long Beach became a book club superhub, with 130 and counting

The Long Beach Book Club Project unexpectedly discovered groups in every corner of the city. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-08-15 22:44:34 UTC ]
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NYT launches ‘The 1619 Project’ to examine the legacy of slavery in America

In August 1619, as colonist John Rolfe wrote at the time, “twenty and odd Negroes” who were captured and taken from Angola arrived on the Virginia coast; they were promptly sold to wealthy English landowners, setting the stage for slavery in America for centuries to come. To recognize the 400th... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-08-14 15:59:53 UTC ]
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‘Catcher in the Rye’ is finally going to be an e-book. Here’s why it took so long

All of J.D. Salinger’s works will be available as e-books starting this week. Disaffected youth can finally read Catcher in the Rye on their Kindle Paperwhites, just like J.D. Salinger intended.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2019-08-12 10:34:36 UTC ]
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‘Landmark’ BBC series on the novel kicks off year-long celebration of literature

The BBC is to host a year-long celebration of literature with new programming across BBC TV, Radio and online, including a “landmark” BBC2 series “The Novels That Shaped Our World”, to be broadcast this autumn. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-08 18:20:23 UTC ]
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The most influential American author of her generation, Toni Morrison's writing was radically ambiguous

In her creative and critical work, Toni Morrison sought to remap the contours of American literature and culture. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2019-08-07 06:00:28 UTC ]
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Jisc launches 'next generation' academic library tools

Not-for-profit firm Jisc has launched three "next generation" library services for the higher education sector, including one that makes academic collections visible through web searches. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-22 04:09:36 UTC ]
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Emma Husar and BuzzFeed 'very close' to reaching settlement in defamation case

The former MP is suing the publisher over an article and social media posts outlining misconduct allegations she labelled ‘slut-shaming’Emma Husar and Buzzfeed are “very close” to settling the former federal MP’s defamation case against the online publisher which she claims portrayed her as “a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-07-19 03:16:17 UTC ]
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Books and movies to wed! HarperCollins and Sony Pictures are committing to a long-term relationship.

Though books have been supplying the movie and tv industries with storylines since the dawn of the talkie, the rise of streaming content over the last five years has created a desperate need for more (MORE we scream as we toggle endlessly after binge-worthy distraction from the hell of the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-07-17 14:53:33 UTC ]
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Robertson wins Walter Scott Prize for The Long Take

Robin Robertson has become the first Scot to win the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction with his book The Long Take (Picador). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-17 13:23:17 UTC ]
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Ocean Vuong’s Debut Novel Is a Cascading Meditation on Generational Trauma

Ocean Vuong reads from his stunning debut novel, On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2019-06-14 12:00:01 UTC ]
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Long-Term Relationships: Backlist Backbones 2019

Engaged fans and ongoing relevance keep the backlist going at independent publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Every Tory MP sent This Is Going to Hurt as reminder of Jeremy Hunt's record

Adam Kay is sending his exposé of life as a junior doctor during the leadership candidate’s time as health secretary to highlight how he ‘left the NHS in tatters’Adam Kay is sending a copy of his bestselling memoir about life as a junior doctor, This Is Going to Hurt, to all 330 Conservative MPs... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-06-12 11:40:05 UTC ]
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Vox Union Reaches Accord With Publisher a Day After Walkout

Vox Media staffers reached a tentative labor agreement with the online publisher Friday after a marathon 29 hours of negotiation Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2019-06-10 15:08:23 UTC ]
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