Today in late capitalism: Here is a coloring book that teaches children about credit.

Can you think of a single feel-good news story from the past five years that isn’t, at its core, an indictment of the society in which we live? Here at Lit Hub, one of our most-read stories last year was “Big-hearted strangers turn Little Free Libraries into Little Free Pantries.” While I don’t think it’s […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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8 Ways Oyster Books Can Rule the Ebook Subscription Market

In the six months since its debut, the $14 million Oyster ebook subscription platform has yet to take off. What's lacking? What could be improved? We advise. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Holidays of Hope: Books for Passover and Easter

Stories and traditions are repeated from season to season and become part of holiday celebrations themselves. This year, new books for the most joyful holidays in Judaism and Christianity offer fresh approaches. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-book Settlement Refunds Released to Consumers

Roughly $166 million in settlement funds collected as part of a deal to settle state and consumer charges of ebook price-fixing began flowing to consumers today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Prisons minister defends book 'ban'

Justice ministers have responded to criticism over a ban on prisoners being sent books, by... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Book Comps Fell 10% at Hastings

Comparable store sales of books fell 10.7% at Hastings Entertainment in the year ended January 31, 2014, compared to 2012. Sales also fell 8.2% in the fourth quarter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Ukrainian Book Publishing Fears Hard Times Ahead

Ukraine's new government is considering withdrawing support for the publishing industry and eliminating tax and other benefits for publishers to save cash. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Book Deals: Week of March 24, 2014

Stanton captures more ‘Humans’ for SMP and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Canadian E-Book Consent Agreements Suspended

A strong protest from Kobo convinced Canada’s Competition Tribunal to suspend an agreement announced last month between four multinational publishers and Canada’s Competition Bureau regarding ebook pricing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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How USA Today reinvents for the digital world

USA Today is in the midst of rethinking what it’s all about. Gone is the mindset of being a national newspaper; in is the goal of establishing itself as a national news brand on several platforms -- and yes, that includes print. USA Today president and publisher Larry Kramer explained the... Continue reading at Digiday

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George Osborne closes tax loophole on music and book downloads

Chancellor announces new laws making sure internet downloads are taxed in the country where they are purchasedGeorge Osborne's latest budget could spell an end to 99p song downloads by closing a tax loophole that meant consumers were paying VAT at very low foreign rates on online purchases of... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Rush Limbaugh: rightwing talkshow host to bestselling children's author

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Poo book wins odd title prize

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Hillary Clinton wins over crowd with humor while promoting her upcoming book

Hillary Clinton spoke about her upcoming book at the Association of American Publishers' annual gathering. The work is scheduled to be released this June. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Oddest book prize goes to How to Poo on a Date

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The Changing Korean Book Retail Industry: Digital Publishing in Korea 2014

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This Week in Children's Apps: March 20, 2014

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