Top Authors Pick Their Favorite Books of 2017

We asked the authors of our top 10 books of 2017, announced in the October 30 issue, to share their favorite titles published this year. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]

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The Handmaid's Tale tops book charts after TV series UK debut

Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel rockets to number one on Amazon after Channel 4 begins airing series starring Elisabeth MossThe Handmaid’s Tale, the 1985 novel by Margaret Atwood envisaging a hellish dystopia where the US is ruled by an ultra-far-right regime that treats women as chattels, has... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Welcoming Spaces: LGBTQ Books 2017

Booksellers send a message of inclusiveness by stocking titles and planning events with LGBTQ themes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of May 29, 2017

Calendar Girl author Audrey Carlan inks a 12-book deal, Kristin Hannah re-ups at SMP, a women’s rights activist lands at Atria, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2017: Meet the Authors (and New Imprints) Keeping Harlequin on a Roll

On Friday, June 2, from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) to meet some of the authors anchoring Harlequin’s newest publishing programs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2017: Go Behind the Mic with Recorded Books

On Thursday, June 1, from 9–10:30 a.m., stop by the PW BookExpo Librarians’ Lounge (Booth 875) for coffee with some popular audiobook narrators, courtesy of Recorded Books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: May 2017

Zondervan nabs a book by the son and daughter-in-law of Hobby Lobby founder David Green, megachurch pastor at Hillsong NYC Joel Houston lands at HarperOne, plus more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: June 2017

A memoir by a former fashion model on discovering spiritual empowerment and the latest novel in Karen Kingsbury’s Baxter Family series are among the notable titles publishing in June. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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International Hot Book Properties, Week of May 22, 2017

A Swedish novel about a Marxist revolutionary gains traction; a Finish book about a Nordic lifestyle trend sells in the U.S.; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of May 22, 2017

Pulitzer-winning poet Tracy K. Smith sells a new collection, a Johns Hopkins prof strikes a deal with Bloomsbury, Gina Apostol sells her latest novel, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Escapist Favorites Top in Europe

Rebecca Gablé, the bestselling author of historical fiction, returned to Germany’s fiction bestseller list in April at #1 with "The Foreign Queen," the second in her new Otto the Great Series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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2017 Christopher Awards Celebrate Books on Family

Books about the bonds of friendship, raising a child with special needs, and the power of teamwork received recognition for “affirming the highest values of the human spirit” during the 2017 Christopher Awards ceremony in New York City on Tuesday, May 16. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meet the 2017 Folio: Top Women in Media

Celebrating this year's class of inspiring women who make magazine media a dynamic industry. The post Meet the 2017 Folio: Top Women in Media appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Book Deals: Week of May 15, 2017

Kristina McMorris lands six figures at Sourcebooks, M.O. Walsh sells his sophomore novel, Flatiron buys an SF take on the Bard, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BookExpo 2017: Author Highlights

When BookExpo’s show floor opens on June 1, there will be lots of ways to interact with authors. Here are some sure-to-be favorite events. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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British Book Awards 2017: The ‘Nibbies’ Honor Literature and Industry

The combination of the UK's leading book industry awards with the 'Nibbies' produces The Bookseller's broad picture of a robust and busy books community. The post British Book Awards 2017: The ‘Nibbies’ Honor Literature and Industry appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-05-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors Guild Joins Warnings on Amazon’s Buy-Button Book Sales Policy

Authors' and publishers' groups are protesting a change in Amazon's third-party sales policy. The retailer says it's in line with 'the rest of Amazon.' The post Authors Guild Joins Warnings on Amazon’s Buy-Button Book Sales Policy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Essex Serpent adds top British Book Award to prize haul

Sarah Perry crowns a much-garlanded year for her gothic romp, honoured alongside authors including Kiran Millwood Hargrave and JK RowlingTwo word-of-mouth bookselling success stories – Sarah Perry’s novel The Essex Serpent and Kiran Millwood Hargrave’s young adult book The Girl of Ink and Stars... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Pan Macmillan and Waterstones take top prizes at the British Book Awards

Pan Macmillan and Waterstones are two of the biggest winners at this year's British Book Awards, aka The Nibbies, after being crowned Publisher of the Year and Book Retailer of the Year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of May 8, 2017

A book represented by the Salomonsson Agency, about puppets that can calm newborn babies, has sold in a flurry of sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Serbia’s National Library in Cultural Partnership With Sharjah Book Authority

From Gulf News: Aimed at cross-promotion of each other's cultural initiatives, the new Serbia-Sharjah agreement will come into play at book fairs. The post Serbia’s National Library in Cultural Partnership With Sharjah Book Authority appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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