The Second Coming of ‘Second Coming’: PW Talks with Mark Russell

PW talks to comics writer Mark Russell about his controversial graphic novel 'Second Coming' (with art by Richard Pace), the story of Jesus Christ returning to earth, this time with Earth's mightiest superhero as his roommate. The trade paperback collection was published this month by Ahoy Comics. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Paula Hawkins thriller coming from Transworld in August 2021

Transworld has announced the publication of a new book from bestselling novelist Paula Hawkins next summer – the "propulsive, twisty" thriller A Slow Fire Burning. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-02 04:03:19 UTC ]
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Inkandescent makes its mark with crowdsourced anthology

An Unbound link-up for a new anthology of writers from the margins could put indie Inkandescent on the map Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-27 17:33:34 UTC ]
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Talking About the 10 Best Books of 2020

On a special episode of the podcast, taped live, editors from The New York Times Book Review discuss this year’s outstanding fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-11-27 16:44:05 UTC ]
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Talking to the Editor Behind Back-to-Back Booker Prizes

Last week, Douglas Stuart’s Shuggie Bain was announced this year’s Booker Prize winner. It’s no small feat for any writer, but what makes this win so spectacular is the fact that Shuggie Bain is a debut novel. (It’s only the fifth debut novel to win in the Booker’s 51-year-old history.) During... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-24 09:51:08 UTC ]
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Marcus Rashford's book club couldn't come at a better time – children's reading is at a 15-year low

Research shows action is needed to get more kids reading for pleasure – especially those from disadvantaged and minority backgrounds. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2020-11-20 16:53:51 UTC ]
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S&S marks Transgender Awareness Week with Stonewall programme

Simon & Schuster UK is celebrating Transgender Awareness Week this week by following LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-16 03:22:59 UTC ]
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A new Jane Austen anthology series is coming to the CW.

It is a truth universally acknowledged . . . that the CW is developing an anthology series inspired by Jane Austen’s works! The series, titled Modern Austen, will tackle a different Jane Austen novel each season and reimagine it as six modern stories. Modern Austen’s first season will set Pride... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-13 16:26:19 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 16, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from Kurt Vonnegut, Melissa Weller, and Jane Haddam. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-11-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Mark Wright fitness guide to Thorsons

Thorsons has snared “the ultimate guide” to getting in shape from TV star Mark Wright. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-13 04:45:20 UTC ]
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Your next book recommendation will come from a bot living under the Bixby Creek Bridge.

The robots are coming for our jobs, but I think I was hoping they would avoid niche literary media a bit longer. Alas, our day has arrived: Booxby, an AI-driven platform that collects data from manuscripts for marketing purposes, has now launched a free book recommendation tool. Be good and... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-12 16:50:30 UTC ]
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Reading Nicole Krauss’s ‘To Be a Man’ feels like talking all night with a brilliant friend

Krauss’s four previous novels proved she’s a writer’s writer; her new story collection cements her reputation. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-11-05 14:31:07 UTC ]
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‘Let’s Talk’ Program Opens Monday, Aligned with Thessaloniki’s Book Fair

Six seminars offer discussions and presentations about issues and best practices in COVID-era bookselling, translation, and publishing. The post ‘Let’s Talk’ Program Opens Monday, Aligned with Thessaloniki’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-11-04 18:43:40 UTC ]
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DoubleVerify Authentic Brand Safety Targeting Comes to Google Display & Video 360

DoubleVerify said Monday that its Authentic Brand Safety targeting is now available on Google Display & Video 360, Google Marketing Platform's demand-side platform. The digital media measurement, data and analytics platform said Authentic Brand Safety enables consistent activation of brand... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2020-11-02 18:20:24 UTC ]
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A Revolutionary Brand's Second Coming: Spotlight on Patricia Bragg

A classic library of health books becomes new again and aims to reach another generation of readers. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-11-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 2, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from Simon Read, Matthew Ward, and Valzhyna Mort. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Faber to publish Callender's transgender coming-of-age tale

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[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-28 08:59:47 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 26, 2020

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Plant-based meat sales exploded during the pandemic. Here’s how to keep consumers coming back

Four in five consumers say sustainability matters, but taste and health both rate higher. During the early stage of the pandemic, consumers had trouble buying meat as food processing facilities shut temporarily to slow the spread of COVID-19. As a result, consumers turned to plant-based... Continue reading at Fast Company

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