The Week in Libraries: July 26, 2024

Among the week's headlines: Kamala Harris addresses book banning at a campaign event; a community in Michigan seeks to remove its library board over their refusal to ban books; and NBC News has a chilling look at an officer's bid to charge three Texas school librarians for sharing inappropriate books. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Banksy offers to help save Bristol's libraries

Graffiti artist Banksy has offered to help support Bristol's threatened library service. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Inside PRH Company Week 2018

Penguin Random House hosted its second annual Company Week last month, from June 18-22, holding 65 events including talks, panels, workshops, and other activities for its employees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Look Like a Pro This Fourth of July with These Firework Cupcakes

Get creative (and patriotic) this Fourth of July with Alan Richardson and Karen Tack's festive firework cupcakes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers pledge support to The Feminist Library

Penguin Random House, Virago, 4th Estate and the team behind The Women’s Prize have all made significant book donations to The Feminist Library to celebrate Feminist Book Fortnight and the collection’s 43rd birthday. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B&T, Penn Foster Team to Provide Education, Training Via Public Libraries

The partnership will make Penn Foster’s extensive library of courses, degree, and certificate programs available to public library patrons nationwide through Baker & Taylor’s Axis 360 platform. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dame Carol Black appointed British Library chair

Culture secretary Matt Hancock has appointed Dame Carol Black as chair of the British Library for a four year term. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: July 2018

A book on how to speak up in the name of justice in ‘Raise Your Voice’ and a history professor’s take on skepticism’s role in the formation of U.S. politics are among the religion and spirituality books hitting bookstores in July. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Microsoft to finally begin selling its ridiculous Surface Connect to USB-C Adapter this week

I'm a big fan of some Surface hardware. Microsoft's own laptops and tablets are often well-made and very elegant. Quite frankly, if you want a Windows 10 PC, the Surface Laptop is a great pick. The Surface Pro is a solid choice too, although it can be difficult to use in a lap -- a non-starter... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2018-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book to Film Deals, Week of Monday, June 25, 2018

This week's notable options include a deal for the latest novel by Jessica Knoll, and a nonfiction title about Henry Ford. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of June 25, 2018

This week's hot books include an Italian family saga and a rediscovered Italian novel originally published in 1945. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent Bookshop Week 2018 in pictures

More than 420 indie bookshops are taking part in this year’s Independent Bookshop Week, which has been hailed as “bigger and better than ever” by the Booksellers Association. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 25, 2018

This week: the new novel from Emily Giffin, plus why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of June 25, 2018

S&S acquires a debut novel in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.; Metropolitan buys a book on the end of slavery; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 25, 2018

Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Kitchen Confidential’ is the #2 book in the country. Plus Kelly Clarkson’s endorsement boosts sales of the Plant Paradox books, and Gillian Flynn’s ‘Sharp Objects’ is set to premiere on HBO. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weekly E-Book Ranking: Honeyman nears Hawkins' record

For a 16th week, Gail Honeyman's Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is the Weekly E-Book Ranking number one. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2018: Penguin Random House Honors 'Library Awards for Innovation' Grant Recipients

The awards recognize the nation’s “most innovative public libraries and librarians for community-based library programs that engage citizens in reading and strengthen the social and cultural fabric of their community.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bristol libraries saved after Mayor's U-turn

The Bristol Mayor has reportedly reversed a decision on cuts which would have seen 17 of the city’s 27 libraries closed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 18, 2018

Bill Clinton and James Patterson have the #1 book in the country with 'The President Is Missing' and more in our analysis of this week's bestseller lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Unit Sales Stop Three-Week Slide in Early June

Unit sales of print books broke a three-week losing streak in the week ended June 10, 2018, as sales rose 3% over the week ended June 11, 2017, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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School Library Advocacy Update

John Chrastka, executive director of EveryLibrary, shares a progress report on the year-old partnership between Follett and EveryLibrary in support of school libraries and librarians. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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