Among the headlines this week: a look at libraries some three years after the Covid-19 pandemic began; how the right wing culture war playing out in many communities has led to some librarians living in fear; the St. Paul Public Library's 'Read Brave' program enters its 10th year; and Connecticut revises its proposed library e-book bill. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
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Among the week's headlines: Why "one louder" might best describe the ALA's upcoming list of most challenged books; a conservative group is vowing to continue its legal battle against libraries and information providers; and, more movement on the open access front. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Europa scoops up three from a Japanese star, St. Martin’s snags a harrowing account of the bombing of Dresden, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The latest 'Pet Sematary' resurrection claws its way to the big screen. Plus primatologist Frans de Waal embraces an empathetic subject in ‘Mama’s Last Hug,’ and the conspiracy theory title ‘QAnon’ wakes up to a spot on our list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rachel Hollis has the #1 book in the country with ‘Girl, Stop Apologizing,’ her follow-up to her 2018 blockbuster, ‘Girl, Wash Your Face.’ Plus ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid is the latest Reese’s Book Club pick, and Jenna Hager Bush launches a book club of her own with Tara... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S buys Howard Stern’s latest, Pantheon picks up an inside look at a Cold War drama in Congo, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Don Winslow completes his Cartel trilogy with ‘The Border,’ #3 in hardcover fiction. Plus 'New Yorker’ staff writer Patrick Radden Keefe delves into a long-unsolved murder with ‘Say Nothing,’ and middle-grade fantasy writer Tui T. Sutherland’s Wings of Fantasy series gets its second graphic... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anne Hathaway and Charlize Theron sign on to book projects, a new novel celebrates heroic librarians, Random House nabs Nosrat’s latest cookbook, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paul Rudnick writes a gay romance, 'New York Times' reporter Jeffrey Gettleman’s chronicle of a missionary’s death goes to Holt, Overlook buys the first novel in English by a Kurdish woman, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In its fifth week on sale, ‘Maid’ by Stephanie Land debuts at #19 in hardcover nonfiction. Plus Darria Long Gillespie’s ‘Mom Hacks’ enjoys some southern hospitality, and James Patterson’s ‘The Chef,’ first released in an interactive, condensed format, pubs in print. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why a controversial copyright reform bill in Europe just might sway the EU parliamentary elections this spring; drag queen story hours continue to draw cowardly threats, and enormous support; and Kevin Kelly offers a mindblowing take on our AR-driven future. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The AAP weighs in on the latest skirmish over library book scanning; how libraries often struggle to rebound from budget cuts; and the Library of Congress wins a Mellon grant to study the condition of academic library book collections. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For librarians, art (pretty accurately) imitates life in Emilio Estevez’s new film ‘The Public’; ALA Midwinter wraps up in Seattle; and a key legal battle over net neutrality is heard before the Washington D.C. Court of Appeals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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“We couldn’t imagine a more ideal person to serve as National Library Week honorary chair,” said American Library Association President (ALA) Loida Garcia-Febo, in a statement. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The London Book Fair's annual London Book and Screen Week events include a cooking demonstration, films, and onstage discussions. The post London Book Fair Announces Programming for March’s Book and Screen Week appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Among the week's headlines: Librarians prepare to gather in Seattle for the 2019 ALA Midwinter Meeting; The U.K. Society of Authors threatens to sue the Internet Archive; And, some Kansas residents want to remove LGBT-themed books from the children's section of the library. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Librarians keep the heat on in the final days of the 115th Congress; Congress wastes a chance to get answers out of Google CEO Sundar Pichai; and more on the University of California's tough negotiation with publisher Elsevier. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Among the week's headlines: The 2018 'I Love my Librarian' award winners are honored at a reception in New York; ALA offers a legislative update as the 115th Congress enters its final weeks; and what does Tumblr's decision to police its platform for pornography say about the future of the internet? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: around the world in 20 languages, plus the love-hate relationship between L.A. and its inhabitants. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Among the week’s headlines: Tributes pour in for former Librarian of Congress James Billington; a new report suggests library ebook lending generates reader awareness and sales; and it took just two weeks for Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' to become the year's bestselling book. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper nabs a just-found Sylvia Plath short story, Margaret Atwood announces a Handmaid’s Tale sequel, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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