The Week in Libraries: May 3, 2019

Among the week's headlines: Macmillan Learning commits to 'born accessible' ebooks; Project Panorama is surveying Readers' Advisory practices; and, is a voluntary 'small claims court' for copyright feasible? Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-03 04:00:00 UTC ]

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The week's bestselling books, Nov. 26

Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, November 26 Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Your definitive guide to Goodreads ratings. (Or: why does your favorite book have 3 stars?)

If you use Goodreads at all, you’ve likely noticed that the platform allows you to “rate” your “reads” using “stars” (those are scare quotes). If you use Goodreads regularly, you probably know that the ratings system is, in a word, fucked. Why does literally every Colleen Hoover book have over... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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This Week's Bestsellers: November 20, 2023

BookTok sensation Rebecca Yarros has the #1 book in the country with 'Iron Flame,' sequel to 'Fourth Wing,' which appears twice on our top 10 list. Plus Christopher Paolini returns to the world of Eragon with 'Murtagh,' and Ali Hazelwood makes a foray into YA with 'Check & Mate.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of November 20, 2023

Ballantine signs Norah O’Donnell to write a “female-focused retelling of American history,” Jamaica Kincaid sells a book about her garden in Vermont to Timber Press, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Rebecca Yarros Rescued Print Book Sales Last Week

Led by huge numbers for two Rebecca Yarros titles, unit sales of print books rose 3.9% last week over the comparable week in 2022 at outlets that report to Circana BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The week's bestselling books, Nov. 19

Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, November 19 Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-11-15 14:00:45 UTC ]
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Sacred Space: Why Libraries Are Essential to Incarcerated Writers

Libraries are sacred space within the unending, unrelenting madness, the profane that is Society, places where the predominant ideology is to inform. The Library of Alexandria was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; the Library of Congress is a wonderfully ( dis )organized... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Netflix's new 3 Body Problem trailer reveals a delay to March 2024

Netflix’s new prestige sci-fi show is delayed until March 22, 2024. 3 Body Problem was originally scheduled to debut in 2023, before being pushed back to January 2024, and now March. Just as the initial delay was accompanied by a teaser trailer, so too is this one: 3... Continue reading at Engadget

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Book Deals: Week of November 13, 2023

Lee and Andrew Child sell four new Jack Reacher thrillers to Delacorte, Dey Street buys a guide to throwing “the greatest dinner party of all time” from Benny Blanco, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: November 13, 2023

Erin French has the #7 book in the country with 'Big Heart Little Stove,' which follows her cookbook 'The Lost Kitchen' and memoir 'Finding Freedom.' Plus the Fonz writes about 'Being Henry,' and a new hockey romance skates onto our list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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3 New Enemies-to-Lovers Romances

These three new romances—spanning the Scottish Highlands, Victorian England, and outer space—deliver fresh takes on the enemies-to-lovers trope that are sure to dazzle fans of sparring hearts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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3 New Books on How Cash Rules Everything Around Us

Don't know too much about money or how it's used, and has been used, to further national, and personal, interests? And at what cost, literally and figuratively? Want to learn? These new are books for you. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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3 New Books on How Money Works

Don't know too much about money or how it's used? Want to learn? These new are books for you. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Print Book Sales Fell 8% Last Week

Following a one-week, Britney Spears–led sales increase, unit sales of print books fell 8% last week compared to the week ended November 5, 2022. Sales fell in all major categories except young adult fiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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IN PHOTOS | This week's most compelling Canadian images

From a poignant reunion at Pearson airport in Toronto to pairs figure skating action in Chongqing, China, here are some of the best Canadian images of the past week. Continue reading at CBC

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The week's bestselling books, Nov. 12

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The 16 Books Most Commonly Stolen from High School Libraries

The most commonly stolen books from high school libraries follow a pattern: they're usually mystery, poetry, or graphic novel titles. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Why New York’s political world is gathering in Puerto Rico this week

Eric Adams’ troubles and a potential primary challenge will be front-of-mind at this year’s Somos conference. Continue reading at Crains New York

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British Library Hit by Apparent Cyberattack

Libraries across Europe appear to be facing attacks from cybercriminals. At Britain’s national library, an “incident” is sending scholars back to an analog age. Continue reading at The New York Times

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