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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In the first in a series of library roundups, two school librarians interview each other about what titles their collections could use the most. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: an inquiry into the mystery and art of living, plus essays on love lost and found. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We talk to a number of library marketing departments for details on publisher-made resources created to assist educators and librarians in the classroom. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'The Nest,’ Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney’s high-profile debut, and 'The Summer Before the War,’ Helen Simonson's highly anticipated sophomore effort, land at #4 and #5 on our Hardcover Fiction list. Plus 'The Bob’s Burgers Burger Book’ is no joke—it’s at #5 on our Hardcover Nonfiction list—and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The use of volunteers in libraries is a “win-win” situation but they should not replace paid staff, culture minister Ed Vaizey has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Widespread library closures across the UK have resulted in the loss of almost 8,000 jobs in the last six years, according to a report by the BBC. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales of adult trade books rose 9.5% last November over November 2014 at the trade houses that report figures to AAP’s monthly StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Berkley lays down seven figures for Karen White, Garth Nix takes his latest to Scholastic, trans-rights activist Janet Mock sells another memoir, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins chief digital officer Chantal Restivo-Alessi, said the agreement enables libraries "to try a different approach to purchasing." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Joe Wicks has bounced back up the Official UK Top 50, as Lean in 15 (Bluebird) reclaimed the number one spot for a ninth non-consecutive week. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Among the titles heating up on the global publishing scene are the first book in a French series about two rival brothers, and a new novel by one of 'Granta' magazine's best Spanish-language authors under the age of 35. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Eight libraries in West Berkshire have been temporarily saved from closure following intervention from the government. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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"Cooking, Blokes + Artichokes" by Brendan Collins (Kyle Books, $29.95). As the catchy title of Collins' debut cookbook should make abundantly clear, this is a guy's cookbook, written by a Brit chef (Birch, Butcher's Dog) with farmers market tendencies. If you didn't get that, the subtitle ("A... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cassandra Clare’s ‘Lady Midnight’, first in her Dark Artifices trilogy, is the #1 book in the country. Plus a pair of business titles focused on efficiency and productivity zoom onto our Hardcover Nonfiction list, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What’s on tap for librarians and publishers heading to Denver for the 2016 Public Library Association Conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Librarians have been big supporters of the We Need Diverse Books movement, and that support is only growing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper lands a Kennedy memoir, Ballantine re-ups historical fiction bestseller C.W. Gortner, SMP buys a recent U.K. bestseller, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books Inc. is PW Bookstore Of the Year, Solomon best rep and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bankrupt newspaper publisher Freedom Communications confirmed Friday that a group of inside investors, including developer Mike Harrah, has submitted a bid for the company's assets. That sets up a three-way competition for Freedom, the owner of the Orange County Register and Riverside... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week’s regional nonfiction bestsellers help readers answer the big questions, from how best to live to what’s good for the dinner table. Plus Oscar’s touch proves golden for the winning adaptations, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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