‘The Three Mothers’ honors the women who made Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin

In her new book, Anna Malaika Tubbs shines a light on the strong women behind three influential Black leaders Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2021-02-12 07:00:00 UTC ]
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Women Ruled the 2023 Bestseller List

Colleen Hoover, who reigned supreme in 2022, also had a stellar 2023, and was joined by Rebecca Yarros in dominating the charts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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In “The Storm We Made,” A Malayan Housewife Becomes a Spy During WWII

Set in World War II, Vanessa Chan’s utterly gripping debut novel The Storm We Made is the story of an unlikely spy and the consequences of her actions. When Cecily, a bored Malayan housewife in British-colonized Malaya, encounters the charismatic General Fujiwara, she is seduced not only by the... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2024-01-02 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Jilly Cooper is made a dame in new year honours list

Bestselling author and journalist is ‘incredibly bowled over’ to receive DBEJilly Cooper has been given a damehood in the new year honours list for her services to literature and charity.The 86-year-old bestselling author and journalist who was awarded a DBE said she was “delighted, bewildered... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-12-29 22:30:17 UTC ]
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Reading James McBride’s ‘The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store’

The Book Review editors MJ Franklin, Joumana Khatib and Elisabeth Egan discuss McBride’s historical novel about fate and community. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-12-22 14:25:14 UTC ]
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AAP Honors Brave Publishing Around the World

The Association of American Publishers is giving its International Freedom to Publish Award to all publishing houses in multiple countries and regions of the world that continue to publish despite increased government pressure, harassment, and threats. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Roy Gainsburg, Former St. Martin's Press President, Dies at 91

Roy Gainsburg, president of St. Martin's Press from 1987 to 1997, died on December 9. He was 91. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Pink Dystopia: Gabrielle Korn on How a Decade in Women’s Media Inspired Her Novel

Science fiction made me want to be a writer. As a child in the ‘90s I read Interstellar Pig because my older sister loved it, and that’s when it started—a lifelong obsession with alternate universes, aliens, time travel, dystopia; a compulsion to read and eventually tell stories to make sense of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-12-12 09:52:39 UTC ]
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B&T’s Aman Kochar Reflects on the Changes He Has Made Since Buying the Company Two Years Ago

Baker & Taylor’s Aman Kochar has embraced the wholesaler’s role as a conduit between libraries and publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Laurie R. King Is Still on the Case

As the author’s Mary Russell series enters its third decade, the latest entry mines new corners of Sherlockian lore and offers glimpses into King’s own life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurter Buchmesse Names Chile Its 2027 Guest of Honor

The publishing market of Chile — where 'the sky and the stars tell their own stories' — Juergen Boos says, is Frankfurt's 2027 guest of honor. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Names Chile Its 2027 Guest of Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-12-01 20:49:21 UTC ]
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At Guadalajara: EU Guest of Honor, and Italy in Mexico

At Guadalajara's fair, Bologna Children's Book Fair and Italy's publishers are among market participants. The post At Guadalajara: EU Guest of Honor, and Italy in Mexico appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-28 13:33:00 UTC ]
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Dara Barrois/Dixon on the Lived Poetry of the Late James Tate

For this installment in a series of interviews with contemporary poets, Peter Mishler corresponded with Dara Barrois/Dixon, co-editor of Hell, I Love Everybody: The Essential James Tate (Ecco). Barrois/Dixon (née Wier) is the author of several collections of poetry, including five titles from... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-11-28 09:49:43 UTC ]
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New Faith-Based Books Amplify Women's Voices

New books by women from religion publishers blend the personal with professional expertise. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Marjane Satrapi Centers a New Graphic Anthology on the Women of Iran

The 'Persepolis' author insists that she's done with comics—and she is, mostly. But she's also the editor of a forthcoming anthology of graphic nonfiction, 'Woman, Life, Freedom,' on "the unprecedented and inspiring revolution happening in Iran today." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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At Guadalajara Book Fair: Guest of Honor EU Plans a Professional Program

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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Thessaloniki Book Fair Signs Sharjah as Its 2024 Guest of Honor

The 20th edition of Greece's Thessaloniki International Book Fair will feature Guest of Honor Sharjah in May. The post Thessaloniki Book Fair Signs Sharjah as Its 2024 Guest of Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-07 21:22:55 UTC ]
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8 New Books About Trailblazing Women

A crop of new nonfiction books, all out this coming week, explore the lives and legacies of trailblazing women around the world, from artists and activists to novelists and scientists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Desperate to Make Her Mother Smile, Nina Simon Wrote a Book

The author of “Mother-Daughter Murder Night” started working on her debut novel during a time of tremendous stress. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-10-26 09:02:09 UTC ]
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Frankfurt’s 2025 Guest of Honor Philippines: Senator Legarda

In 2016, says the Philippines' Sen. Loren Legarda, 'The book industry embarked on a road map to the world and today, it reaps the fruit of that work.' The post Frankfurt’s 2025 Guest of Honor Philippines: Senator Legarda appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-10-24 12:42:25 UTC ]
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Frankfurt: Guest of Honor Slovenia Hands Off to Italy 2024

The Frankfurter Buchmesse 'GuestScroll' has been handed from Slovenia to Italy as Frankfurt Book Fair closes its 75th Anniversary edition. The post Frankfurt: Guest of Honor Slovenia Hands Off to Italy 2024 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-10-23 03:02:38 UTC ]
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