This Week's Bestsellers: October 14, 2019

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow has the #1 book in the country with ‘Blowout.’ Plus Ryan Holiday, the Daily Stoic, reminds acolytes that ‘Stillness Is the Key,’ and Reese’s Book Club selects a nonfiction title about ‘Fair Play.’ Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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London Book Fair 2019: Four Questions for...Richard Charkin

Charkin’s new venture, Mensch Publishing, officially launched last month with Guy Kennaway’s darkly funny memoir 'Time to Go.' PW caught up with Charkin ahead of the 2019 London Book Fair to talk about his new turn as an indie publisher—and the simple question that inspired him to take the leap. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Book Fair 2019: What a New Regime in Mexico Means for the Book Business

PW talks to Fernando Esteves, Managing Director of Ediciones SM in Mexico, about the state of the Mexican book business, and what lies ahead in 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Finalists, Achievement Winners Announced for 2019 Triangle Lit Awards

Finalists for the 31st annual Triangle Awards, which honors the best LGBTQ literary works published in 2018, have been announced by the Publishing Triangle, the LGBTQ publishing organization. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Book Fair 2019: New Tools, Enduring Values Will Drive Publishing’s Future

At the 2019 London Book Fair's Quantum Conference, Faber & Faber CEO Stephen Page rallied publishers to focus not just on their own bottom lines, but on the unique, and vital role publishers play in our cultural ecosystem. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Book Fair 2019: Why the Story of Our Networked World Is a Story of Upheaval

In his new book, former F.C.C. Chariman Tom Wheeler deftly explores 500 years of network revolutions, and offers an invaluable take on the challenges we now face. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Book Fair 2019: 'Engagement, Not Despair': PW Talks to Bill McKibben

In his new book, 'Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?', the pioneering science writer and environmental activist offers a thoughtful, sobering look at the future of humanity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Book Fair 2019: Why the Double-Digit Growth in Audiobooks Is Likely to Continue

For a second year in a row, the rapid growth of digital audio will be a hot topic at the London Book Fair, and that growth shows no signs of slowing down in 2019. PW recently caught up with Amanda D’Acierno, President & Publisher, Penguin Random House Audio Group to talk about audio’s rise,... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bologna's 2019 Children's Publishers of the Year Nominees

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair, in association with the Association of Italian Publishers, has announced the nominees for the seventh annual Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Joni Mitchell’s book of art and lyrics to be published in October

A rare book of handwritten lyrics and watercolor paintings by folk music legend Joni Mitchell is to be published this fall, 48 years after the singer-songwriter produced a small number of copies as gifts to her friends. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is set to release "Morning Glory on the Vine: Early... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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New Attractions at Bologna 2019

Two new exhibition halls and additional programming bring excitement to this year’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair, which runs from April 1–4 in Bologna, Italy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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International Women’s Day 2019: Progress Among Publishers in France

Women hold an impressive number of executive posts in French publishing. On International Women's Day, the hope is that more can move into top spots. The post International Women’s Day 2019: Progress Among Publishers in France appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Trends to Watch for at Bologna 2019

We spoke with a dozen literary agents and scouts attending this year’s Bologna Fair about trends they’ve been noticing in children’s and YA books, and what they’re expecting to see. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Weekly E-Ranking: Kay shows heart of Glass to top pile

Adam Kay’s This is Going to Hurt is the Weekly E-Book Ranking number one for a ninth time. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Jerusalem International Book Forum Announces Initial 2019 Programming Plans

Book-to-film trends and streaming entertainment are topics at the Jerusalem International Book Forum in May, as are panels on book sales. The post Jerusalem International Book Forum Announces Initial 2019 Programming Plans appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Frankfurter Buchmesse Opens Its Fifth Wildcard Stand Competition to 2019 Entries

Open to companies that haven't exhibited at Frankfurter Buchmesse, the Wildcard competition offers a free stand to a German and an international startup. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Opens Its Fifth Wildcard Stand Competition to 2019 Entries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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New Yorkers who made the 2019 'Forbes' billionaires list

Michael Bloomberg is the highest-ranking New York resident on Fo…; 2019 list of world billionaires. The magazine released its list yesterday, ranking over 2,000 billionaires worldwide. Forbes... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

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Walter Scott Prize unveils 2019 longlist

The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction has unveiled its longlist, as the chair of the judges warns choosing a shortlist “from these corkers is going to be a tough task”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Apple Books Bestsellers: 'Crawdads' Is Back On Top

'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens returns to #1 on the Apple Books store after slipping to #3 last week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Walliams claims number one spot for second week

David Walliams’ Fing (HarperCollins) has claimed the UK Official Top 50 number one for a second week, selling 76,340 copies in its first full week on sale through Nielsen BookScan’s Total Consumer Market. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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