The week's bestselling books, Oct. 20

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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Don’t Miss These April 2023 Book Club Picks

Get involved in a book club with this roundup of what all of the online book clubs are reading in April. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-10 10:36:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘The Weight,’ by Jeff Boyd

Jeff Boyd’s searching debut novel portrays a Black musician alienated from his city, his faith and his past. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-04-10 09:00:16 UTC ]
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March Religion Bestsellers: Shannon Bream, Novelist Wanda E. Brunstetter Lead the Lists

Biblical lessons from Fox broadcaster Shannon Bream topped the nonfiction list; Amish romance novelist Wanda E. Brunstetter's launches a new collection in fiction's #1 spot. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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MPIBA Booksellers Talk Shop, Book Bans in Texas

About 150 publishing professionals were in attendance at the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association SpringCon last week. In addition to networking and professional development opportunities, the attendees discussed a new bill in the Texas legislature, which would place more... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Club Picks for April 2023

The latest novels by Curtis Sittenfeld, Jeannette Walls, and Colleen Oakley are among this month's selections by the nation's most influential book clubs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Dogger to the rescue: how my mother’s books brought joy to the children of Ukraine

After the death last year of children’s author Shirley Hughes, her son took hundreds of her books, including the award-winning Dogger, to libraries in Ukraine, where reading is helping to heal the children traumatised by warThe National Library of Ukraine for Children in Kyiv, a city at war for... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-09 07:00:44 UTC ]
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Rachel Pollack, trans activist and comic book writer, dies aged 77

Pollack, who created the first mainstream transgender superhero, Kate Godwin, had been fighting Hodgkin’s lymphomaRachel Pollack, award-winning author, leading authority on tarot and the occult, trans activist and comic-book writer who created the first mainstream transgender superhero, has died... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-08 10:45:56 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite falls back to $100, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

It's Friday, which means it's time for another roundup of good tech deals. Today's highlights include Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite back down to $100, which is within $5 of the popular e-reader's all-time low. Apple's AirPods Pro are $50 off their list price at $200, while the Apple Watch SE is a... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-04-07 15:00:31 UTC ]
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Geek-Out on Vampires! 7 Books to Expand Your Vampire Horizons

Jacqueline Holland, author of 'The God of Endings,' discusses convention-defying vampire novels—and no, 'Twilight' is not on the list. Come bask in the sunlight, eat some garlic pizza, and learn the rules of vampirism. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Books Held Steady in the First Quarter

Unit sales of print books dipped only by 0.3% in the first three months of the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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First-Quarter Bestsellers

Prince Harry’s memoir has sold more than a million copies since its January release, making it the #1 book in 2023 so far. But the year is still young, and Colleen Hoover and Dav Pilkey are hot on Harry’s heels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: April 7, 2023

Among the week's headlines: Big wins for the freedom to read in Idaho, and Texas; legendary author Judy Blume delivers a passionate defense of libraries; the new pain points for academic librarians in the wake of the pandemic; and why the key to defeating book bans is showing up. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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An anti-trans children’s book illustrator has been charged with terroristic threatening.

Another day, another piece of horrifying anti-trans news in the book world. Even by recent standards, though, this one seems particularly fucked-up. An Alaska-based children’s book illustrator has been dropped by his publisher after making terroristic threats against transgender people. Mitchell... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-04-06 18:26:08 UTC ]
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US National Book Foundation Names Its ‘5 Under 35’ Winners

The winners of the United States' '5 Under 35' honors are 34 or  younger and are chosen by selectors for the National Book Foundation. The post US National Book Foundation Names Its ‘5 Under 35’ Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Texas Ranks Among Lowest on Library Use, Highest in Book Bans: Library Use & Spending By State

What states spend the most money on their public libraries and what states see the most use per person? Continue reading at Book Riot

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12 of the Best New Children’s Books Out April 2023

Check out new books that center immigration, disability, LGBTQ+ pride, and more in this list of April children's book releases. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-06 10:30:00 UTC ]
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They’re (Paper)back!: Spring 2023 YA Paperback Books For Your TBR

Whether you love horror, thrill rides, romance, space adventures, or something else entirely, spring 2023 YA paperbacks have you set. Continue reading at Book Riot

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German Book Prize: 172 Titles Submitted for the 2023 Competition

The 2023 German Book Prize program has drawn submissions from 111 publishers based in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. The post German Book Prize: 172 Titles Submitted for the 2023 Competition appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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London Book Fair: Klaus Flugge to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

The founder of Andersen Press and the Klaus Flugge Prize, the Hamburg-born Klaus Flugge will be honored in London on April 19. The post London Book Fair: Klaus Flugge to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Here are the 2023 ‘5 Under 35’ honorees from The National Book Foundation.

Up and at ’em! The National Book Foundation announced the most recent crop of honorees under its 5 under 35 program, each of whom was chosen by a past winner. The titles include novels, and poetry and short story collections. Do give them a look! 2023 “5 under 35” honorees: Mateo... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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