TikTok isn’t just for tearjerkers—it’s also for obscure 1930s literary puzzles, apparently.

This year, writers and publishers learned about the power of #BookTok—a literature-loving corner of TikTok where readers post videos inspired by the books they love. Viral trends involving certain books launched backlist titles to the top of the fiction charts; particularly, tearjerkers with moving or shocking endings, as BookTokers captured their reactions (tears; hand clapped […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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‘The app isn’t always brand-safe’: Why Grindr is trying to become a publisher

Grindr hopes its new publishing arm can win over big brands that would otherwise steer clear of hookup apps. The post ‘The app isn’t always brand-safe’: Why Grindr is trying to become a publisher appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Lovers Day, L.A. events and other happenings from the literary web

Don't you want to know what's new online and in Los Angeles in the world of books? Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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American literary 'legend' Jones dies

An American literary editor “legend” who saved Anne Frank’s diary from a publisher’s rejection pile has passed away aged 93, it has been reported. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The literary life of Michiko Kakutani: the book critic's best feuds and reviews

The New York Times writer is stepping down from her role, leaving behind a remarkable career characterized by razor-sharp reviews and intra-literary rowsMichiko Kakutani, the New York Times’ revered chief book critic, announced she was stepping down from her post on Thursday after 38 years,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former energy chief turns literary fiction publisher

Former energy chief Louise Boland is launching a new publisher focusing on contemporary literary fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EU funds £2.5m literary projects in UK

The European Union's cultural funding programme Creative Europe has helped to finance around €2.6m (£2.3m) worth of writing or publishing projects in the UK since it was established in 2014, The Bookseller can reveal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Henley reveals ACE's 'concerns for literary fiction'

Arts Council England is broadening its literature work, which has previously concentrated on areas such as poetry and translated literature, into a new emphasis on literary fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gleam Futures launches literary division

Gleam Futures has launched Gleam Titles, the literary arm of the agency, which will have a focus on signing “digitally-minded writers”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A fine Ciaran Hinds stars in 'The Sea,' which struggles with its literary roots

From the mannered opening sequence of “The Sea” to its anticlimactic conclusion, the movie’s capital-L literary provenance couldn’t be more evident. Though handsomely photographed and featuring a compelling cast, the Ireland-set memory piece — adapted by John Banville from his Man Booker... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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10 Books That Puzzle the Reader

N.J. Campbell, author of the mind-bending new novel, 'Found Audio,' picks 10 delightfully puzzling books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agualusa and Hahn win €100k International Dublin Literary Award

A General Theory of Oblivion (Harvill Secker) by Jose Eduardo Agualusa, translated from Portuguese by Daniel Hahn, has won the €100k International Dublin Literary Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Akala | 'There is a perception of who reads and who doesn’t that just isn’t accurate'

Award-winning rapper, graphic novelist and entrepreneur Akala has turned his talent to picture books, with new series endorsing a meritocratic message. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Portobello launches literary non-fiction prize

Portobello Books is launching a new non-fiction prize for unpublished writers, in association with literary agency C+W and retailer Foyles. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary memoir on anorexia recovery to W&N

Weidenfeld & Nicolson is publishing a literary memoir of recovery from anorexia by freelance writer Laura Freeman, called The Reading Cure, after a three-publisher auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH buys literary merchandise company Out of Print

Penguin Random House has acquired a New York-based company specialising in creating and selling licensed illustrated literary-themed products called Out of Print. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH Acquires Literary-Themed Apparel Company

The publisher has acquired Out of Print, which produces and retails literary-themed apparel, accessories, and home goods. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Borough Press opens submissions to un-agented literary novels

The Borough Press will open submissions for un-agented literary novels on Monday (1st May), offering one stand-out author a book deal worth £10,000. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Powerhouse Spanish Agency Pontas Literary Marks 25 Years

The Barcelona-based literary and film agency is celebrating its anniversary on April 23, during the Spanish city's annual literary celebration, Dia Sant Jordi. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Literary Consultancy's Rebecca Swift dies

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[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Library-Nominated International Dublin Literary Award Announces a Shortlist

Libraries in 14 nations put forward the 10 titles on this year's Dublin Literary Award shortlist. The winner will be announced on June 21, 2017. The post The Library-Nominated International Dublin Literary Award Announces a Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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