Wildfires blazing across the south of France have forced the emergency evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists. The French authorities said they had moved to safety around 12,000 people — most of whom are vacationing on its Mediterranean coast in camping sites and holiday homes — as flames... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'
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A worthy cause for you this Thursday: a bookstore owner’s petition to make Harriet Tubman Day a federal holiday (and the first federal holiday named for an American woman) is at nearly 8,000 signatures, and you can add your name here. The petition was created by Jeannine Cook, owner of Harriet’s... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Mark Rozzo's "Everybody Thought We Were Crazy" examines a brief but impactful moment in cultural history. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-03 12:19:08 UTC ]
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From cats in space to pride parades and summer fun, there are so many good May children's book releases. Check them out! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-05-03 10:32:00 UTC ]
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In early April, the 78-year-old French news publisher Le Monde announced the launch of its first-ever English-language product, a key component of its ambitious plan to reach 1 million total digital subscribers by 2025. The publisher recently surpassed 450,000 digital subscribers, but its goal... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2022-05-02 12:45:49 UTC ]
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Now in its fourth decade, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair in 2019 saw 1,065 exhibitors sell 119,633 books to 149,000 visitors. The post Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2022: 1,000+ Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Print unit sales were down in every category last week compared to the week ended April 24, 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan, resulting in an overall decline of 12.6%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The ‘fascinating insight into what was to become an iconic work’ is the only known surviving copy of its kind and is to be auctioned along with a first edition signed by RowlingA prepublication version of the first Harry Potter book by JK Rowling is expected to fetch at least £20,000 when it is... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-04-26 09:29:11 UTC ]
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This month’s picks: ‘Mecca,' by Susan Straight, ‘Funny Farm,’ by Laurie Zaleski and SJ Bennett’s ‘All the Queen’s Men’ Continue reading at The Washington Post
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The HarperCollins imprint has four straight bestsellers, thanks in large part to the cable news channel's promotional pop. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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Publishers have been talking about diversification for as long as the tech companies have insisted they’re not media owners. The challenge for publishers, however, is moving beyond charging people to read content to make money. The post ‘Big steps’: Slowly, but surely French publisher Groupe... Continue reading at Digiday
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Author Jason Tharp said a school principal told him last week that he could no longer read his book at a local school event. Continue reading at The Huffington Post
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April children's book releases feature new books by award winning authors like Kyle Lukoff and Dan Santat as well as fantastic debuts. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-04-08 10:32:00 UTC ]
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If you love science fiction and fantasy books, you need to have these new releases on your radar. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-04-05 10:34:00 UTC ]
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Interviews Sandra Cisneros’s success as a poet, short-story writer, novelist, and essayist is tied to her determination to write about others with awareness and love. Her work is populated by powerful people—powerful in their pain, joy, and hunger for... Continue reading at World Literature Today
[ World Literature Today | 2022-04-01 16:29:13 UTC ]
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The Irish author of 'Nora Webster' and 'The Master,' Colm Tóibín, wins the 2022 Rathbones Folio Prize. The post Colm Tóibín Wins the £30,000 Rathbones Folio Prize for ‘The Magician’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-22 14:42:19 UTC ]
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"French Braid," Anne Tyler's 24th novel, will be immediately recognizable to her fans. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-22 12:00:08 UTC ]
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In the third discussion in the series, which streamed live on March 1, Sara Desai, author of 'The Singles Table,' and Jen Frederick, author of 'Seoulmates,' spoke with Las Vegas-Clark County Librarian Seungyeon (Sue) Yang-Peace. Watch here, and register today for the next event! Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Frequently given shortlist and longlist attention, Cal Flyn's socio-ecological study 'Islands of Abandonment' wins Young Writer of the Year. The post Awards: Cal Flyn Wins the £10,000 Young Writer of the Year Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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