The Week in Libraries: November 15, 2019

Among the headlines this week: ALA applauds Trump's choice to lead IMLS; the simple reason why some librarians believe Macmillan's e-book embargo is destined to flop; and administrators finally come clean about why a YA author's library visit was canceled. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of March 19, 2018

Little, Brown nabs a debut by an assistant professor at the University of Chicago, Atria invests in a domestic suspense novel, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 19, 2018

This week: Tatyana Tolstaya's exceptional new story collection, plus American dreams in Chinatown. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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American Publishers, Libraries Cheer Marrakesh Treaty’s US Congressional Introduction

Still requiring passage and the president's signature to pass into US law, the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act now has been introduced with a level of bipartisan support rare in this age of political rancor. The post American Publishers, Libraries Cheer Marrakesh Treaty’s US Congressional... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: March 19, 2018

Madeleine L’Engle has the #1 and #7 book in the country with the conventional and tie-in editions of ‘A Wrinkle in Time.’Two ‘Today’ hosts have books debuting on our lists, and a novel related to ‘The Shape of Water’ debuts just after the movie’s Oscar win. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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School pupils bring the fight for school libraries to Theresa May

A group of school pupils are to petition the prime minister to save school libraries arguing that "knowledge is not a privilege". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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British Library reveals 6.2% gender pay gap

Women earn 6.2% less than men per hour at the British Library, it has been revealed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of March 12, 2018

This week's hot books include a Swedish literary novel and an illustrated guide to blockchain out of China. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book to Film Deals, Week of March 12, 2018

What books have producers been snapping up? This week deals were made for hip hop fashion icon Dapper Dan's forthcoming memoir and Jason Mott's 2014 novel about a girl with healing powers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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LBF moves back to March for 2019 and 2020

The London Book Fair (LBF) is taking place in March both in 2019 and in 2020 after the organiser's research confirmed it was the most popular month to hold the event.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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This Week's Bestsellers: March 12, 2018

Journalist Michelle McNamara’s posthumously published true crime investigation, 'I’ll Be Gone in the Dark,’ debuts at #5 in hardcover fiction. Plus Hot for Food vlogger Lauren Toyota publishers her first cookbook, and playwright and screenwriter David Mamet returns with his first novel in two... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair Sets Show Dates in 2019 and 2020 for March

After conducting a survey, the London Book Fair found that attendees preferred that the show be held in March. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weekly E-Ranking: new blood but Eleanor Oliphant remains completely fine

After a dearth of new entries in the Weekly E-Book Ranking a week ago—the first time on record that no new titles hit the chart—the latest ranking more than makes up for it. In total, 11 shiny new titles entered the top 20. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of March 12, 2018

Roaring Brook Gets Nerdy, Athletes and Musicians Get Deals, and more in this week’s notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Notes: Future!Publish Program at Leipzig; Canada’s Greystone Sends 15 to London

As the spring trade-show season heats up, Leipzig announces a second year of the Future! Publish Young Talent Days and a Vancouver-based independent publisher is sending a big contingent to London Book Fair in April. The post Notes: Future!Publish Program at Leipzig; Canada’s Greystone Sends 15... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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CLPE raises £60k for literacy library

The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) has raised more than double the initial target of £30,000 for its new library. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Northamptonshire Council is 'failing in its legal duties' with library closures

Libraries body CILIP has branded Northamptonshire County Council’s plan to cut 21 libraries as “careless and unreasonable” in a formal letter of complaint to culture secretary Matt Hancock. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of March 5, 2018

HC invests in a middle grade series, Capstone buys the latest from a Newbery winner, Amazon re-ups a French bestseller, and more in this week’s notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: March 5, 2018

Mark Greaney’s ‘Agent in Place,’ the latest installment of his Gray Man series, debuts at #8 on our hardcover fiction list. Plus the 2018 Newbery and Caldecott Medalists get a print sales boost, and Alan Cumming brings a James Patterson character to TV life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B&N Will Open Five Prototype Stores in Fiscal 2019

The new stores will average about 14,000 sq. ft., making them roughly 12,000 sq. ft. smaller than the chain's current stores. The first prototype location is set to open in New Jersey in late summer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Weekly E-Ranking: Honeyman is Completely Fine

Here’s an interesting statistic: this Weekly E-Book Ranking is the first since launching in May 2016—that’s 95 weeks—in which no new title featured. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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