This Week's Bestsellers: September 14, 2015

‘The Girl in the Spider's Web,” which continues Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series, is the #1 book in the country. Plus the literary journey to the next Star Wars movie begins, a Philadelphia bakery's book debuts in hardcover nonfiction before its official on-sale date, and much more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Children’s Bookseller Challenges—And How Stores Solved Them: Children's Institute 2015

Every day, children’s booksellers have to overcome hurdles to sell more books and increase foot traffic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Plenaries and Education: Children's Institute 2015

The success of the second standalone Children’s Institute last year in San Antonio, Tex., paved the way for a third educational conference for children’s booksellers this spring in Pasadena, Calif. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Meet the Authors and Illustrators Behind These Books: Children's Institute 2015

A list of the most recent books by writers attending the author reception, the Scholastic Meet & Treat party, and/or the opening reception with members of #WeNeedDiverseBooks, cosponsored by PW. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Bookseller Marketing & Publicity Conference 2015

Great campaigns aren’t made in a vacuum. They build on what has come before, a combination of innovation and collaboration that delivers something unique to each author, title or brand. With this in mind, the 2015 Marketing & Publicity Conference brings you speakers from within and outside... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2015: Graywolf Press Wins Small Press Award, Celebrates Its Authors on Home Turf

With the Association of Writers & Writing Programs conference taking place in Minneapolis, Graywolf is taking full hometown advantage to celebrate its authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2015: Literature Thriving Far from The Coasts

At this year’s AWP conference, there's excitement about how vital literature and publishing are in the city of Minneapolis, a growing literary center far from New York-based trade publishing and the West Coast indie scene. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors and Illustrators to Meet at CI3: Children's Institute 2015

Below is a list of the most recent books by writers attending the author reception, the Scholastic Meet & Treat party, and/or the opening reception with members of #WeNeedDiverseBooks, cosponsored by PW. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W&N sponsors London Book & Screen Week

Weidenfeld & Nicolson (W&N) will be the masthead sponsor of this year’s inaugural London Book & Screen Week. The sponsorship will give W&N exclusive branding across all online and print collateral for London Book & Screen Week, as well as mobile branding in the form of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital Content Convention Launching in NYC in 2015

Stream Con NYC will take place from from October 30 to November 1 at the Jacob K. Javits Center. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bologna 2015: The Hunt for Something 'Special'

At the 2015 Bologna Book Fair, publishers seemed to be seeking out books that would stand out from the pack, either because of an inventive format, narrative hook, or an element of diversity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Amazon’s Bestselling Book is an Adult Coloring Book

To the surprise of many, the bestselling title at Amazon US is by Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford, whose adult coloring books are topping the charts. The post Amazon’s Bestselling Book is an Adult Coloring Book appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2015 Christopher Award Winners Announced

The Christophers has announced winners of its 2015 awards, including 11 books for adults and children that 'affirm the highest values of the human spirit.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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iBooks Bestsellers: Coben Chases Hawkins

Paula Hawkins’s blockbuster debut thriller, 'The Girl on the Train,' still held firm at #1 on Apple's chart. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Roundup: Spirituality and Religion Publishing News from Around the Web, April 8, 2015

Reporter corners Deepak Chopra; pollsters release new data on unbelievers and the unchurched. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Seeing Stars: Top Spirituality and Religion Book Reviews, April 2015

A lyrical consideration of finding God in everyday experiences, and a story of evolving from the 'crusader complex' to a more considered faith are among PW's spirituality and religion picks for April. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Spirituality and Religion Books, April 8, 2015

Inspirational romantic suspense novelist Dee Henderson returns with another tale of a kidnapping survivor; Judith Regan's new imprint offers a memoir from conservative writer Rod Dreher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Allison Pearson revisits bestselling heroine in middle age

I Don’t Know How She Does It author returns to heroine Kate Reddy, now contending with age discrimination at work and ‘chaos’ at homeHelen Fielding returned us unexpectedly to the world of Bridget Jones two years ago, the eternal singleton now 51, widowed, and dipping a tentative toe into the... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Final Pratchett title to be released in September

Penguin Random House will publish The Shepherd’s Crown, the final Discworld novel by Sir Terry Pratchett, in September. Tom Weldon, c.e.o. of Penguin Random House, said: “It is a huge privilege to be publishing The Shepherd’s Crown. Terry's writing is loved and respected the world over and this... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bologna Children's Book Fair Attendance Up in 2015

This year's Bologna Children's Book Fair saw a 10% increase in foreign visitors, with 1,200 exhibitors attending from 77 countries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors on the Air April 7, 2015: Dan Buettner

Dan Buettner, author of 'The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World’s Healthiest People' (National Geographic, 9781426211928), will appear on NBC's 'Nightly News' on Tuesday, April 7. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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