Trade welcomes E L James surprise

Booksellers have welcomed a new title in the Fifty Shades of Grey series but have mixed opinions on how well a fourth book will sell.  News there would be a new title in the series told from Christian Grey's perspective and entitled Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as told by Christian broke yesterday (1st June) via author E L James’ Twitter account, and was a surprise to retailers, even though the book’s release date is set for 18th June, in just over two weeks’ time.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Book Trade Charity offers subsidised housing to industry newcomers

The Book Trade Charity has unveiled a progressive plan to help new joiners to the industry find accommodation in the capital amid soaring rental costs. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Soft July for Trade Sales

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Trade acts to address harassment concerns

Industry bodies are holding urgent discussions on tackling the issue of sexual harassment in the trade, following publication of the findings of The Bookseller’s survey on the issue last week. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Your Thursday Wake-Up Call: Time Inc.'s Future Might Involve the Koch Brothers. Plus, P&G's Surprise

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Sexual harassment reported by over half in trade survey

Just over half of the 388 respondents to The Bookseller’s survey on sexual harassment within the book industry said they have experienced harassment, with 54% of women and 34% of men stating that they had suffered abuse. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Survey finds more than half of people in book trade have experienced sexual harassment

Poll by the Bookseller finds 54% of female respondents reporting sexual ‘harassment, assault or predatory behaviour’A survey suggests that more than half of people working in the books industry have experienced sexual harassment, with 54% of women and 34% of men reporting “harassment, assault or... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Building for the future: trade staff on diversity

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With Strong Q3, HMH Trade Sales Continue to Roll

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Frankfurt Book Fair: Booming Business for Trade Visitors, Reflections of German Politics Play Out

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Trade gives approval to 'truly deserving' Booker winner Saunders

Trade figures have given George Saunders' Man Booker win their seal of approval, congratulating the prolific short story writer on his first full length novel. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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New E L James novel coming in November

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