Toon up for both Bloody Scotland Debut award and McIlvanney Prize

This year's Bloody Scotland Debut Crime Book of the year shortlist and McIlvanney Prize longlist have been revealed, with author Francine Toon up for both awards. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-22 13:56:12 UTC ]
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The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize has announced its 2024 longlist.

Distinct among the literary prizes for its emphasis on debuts, the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize has been recognizing “exciting emerging voices in contemporary fiction” since 2006. This year, a panel of readers and judges selected a longlist of 25 novels out of 144 debuts submitted for... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Scotland Yard to Review Email Deletions in News Corp Hacking Case

A preliminary inquiry threatens to reopen a tumultuous chapter in U.K. news media history. It could entangle The Washington Post’s publisher and other former News Corp figures. Continue reading at The New York Times

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The 2024 Booker Prize Longlist

The 13-strong longlist for this year's 2024 Booker Prize has been announced. Among those listed are three debut novelists and several marquee names, including Percival Everett, Rachel Kushner, and Richard Powers. Six Americans made this year's list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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'Roaming' Wins 2024 Eisner Award for Best New Graphic Novel

The latest offering from Mariko and Jillian Tamaki swept its categories at this year’s ceremony, which saw increased recognition of works by newer comics publishers and manga artists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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LitUp Greenlights Fiction Debuts from Underrepresented Authors

A partnership between Hello Sunshine, Reese's Book Club, and We Need Diverse Books is behind a spate of debut novels by underrepresented writers, including Chatham Greenfield's 'Time and Time Again.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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David C Cook Earns ECPA Gold Milestone Sales Award for 'What Does It Mean to Be Chosen?'

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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Invites Submissions from International Publishers

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London: The TLS Ackerley Prize Names Its 2024 Shortlist

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Scott And Mark Hoying's Debut Children's Book Celebrates Their Real-Life Love Story

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Scholastic to Debut New 'Dora' Books in 2025

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