Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Fri, 11/03/2011 - 10:11 Agents have claimed two big-money deals worth £500,000 each, which could mark a return to confidence in the rights market in the crucial weeks ahead of next month's London Book Fair. Simon & Schuster publishing director Suzanne Baboneau won UK & Commonwealth rights to début, The Age of Miracles written, coincidentally, by S&S US editor Karen Thompson Walker. The title was secured for "pretty close" to £500,000, according to agent Cathryn Summerhayes, who handled the deal. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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Bestselling YA novelist Elizabeth Acevedo explains why 'Family Lore,' her first novel for adults, features sex, magic and an 'alpha vagina' Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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This week, the biggest event in tech took place in Seoul with Samsung's Unpacked showcase. Among other announcements, the company officially unveiled its latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 5. It's not even available yet, but Amazon is offering a $200 gift card if you pre-order from... Continue reading at Engadget
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Actor Delroy Lindo sells a memoir to Little, Brown; Sarah Pekkanen re-ups with St. Martin’s; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Amazon has the company’s Kindle Kids e-reader on sale for 33 percent off right now. Its $80 price (usually $120) is nearly as low as it was on Prime Day, making it an ideal time to surprise your little one(s) with the gift of distraction-free reading. The device is an Engadget recommendation in... Continue reading at Engadget
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New books from acclaimed scientist Francis Collins, singer/pastor Steven Furtick, and Black Joy author Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts are among recent publishing deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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This week's best tech deals include a couple of all-time lows on older but still worthwhile Apple gadgets, with the 9th-gen iPad on sale for $250 and the M1-powered MacBook Air available for $750. The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a solid value for those in need of a cheap media streamer at... Continue reading at Engadget
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Cassidy Hutchinson, a former assistant to both Donald Trump and Mark Meadows, sells a memoir to Simon & Schuster, and Amistad buys a book by couture designer B Michael about his friendship with actor Cicely Tyson. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Some of publishing’s most celebrated and enduring editors are leaving their posts at Penguin Random House after accepting buyout packages Continue reading at ABC News
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Gallery Books nabs Britney Spears’s memoir, One Signal acquires a book on the Supreme Court by Strict Scrutiny podcast cohost Leah Litman, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Four round two of this week's Prime Day sales, most Kindle deals are still going strong. If you're ready to upgrade an old ereader or are just getting into ebooks for the first time, this a great day to buy yourself a new device. Many of these deals beat the lowest prices we’ve seen all year and... Continue reading at Engadget
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The second half of Amazon Prime Day is here and you can still pick up a bunch of tech on sale. This year has brought a number of solid, Prime-exclusive deals on some of our favorite tech, including Apple AirPods, Google Pixel phones, and of course, Amazon’s own devices like Echos, Kindles, Fire... Continue reading at Engadget
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iPads may be the most sought-after tablets, but there are plenty of others on the market that are worth considering, and a few are on sale for Amazon Prime Day. If you've been eyeing a new iPad, you're in luck, as many of Apple's tablets have been discounted for the shopping event. If you prefer... Continue reading at Engadget
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The company claims to reach “over half” of adults across 146 UK towns and cities. Continue reading at Media Week
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A new work by spirituality writers Kathleen Norris and Gareth Higgins goes to Brazos, Kar-Ben takes a Passover picture book, are among the new book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Amazon Prime Day is back this year with a bunch of new deals to consider. There are thousands of deals to sift through during Amazon's two-day shopping event, and in the tech space in particular, it can be difficult to know what's actually a good value and which devices are worth spending your... Continue reading at Engadget
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We've rounded up 20 of the best deals on paperback and hardcover books available during Amazon Prime Days! Continue reading at Book Riot
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A number of tablets we recommend are on sale for Prime Day, including various iPads and Amazon Fire devices. Remember that you’ll need to be a Prime subscriber to take advantage of some of the offers, but thankfully, not every discount is Prime-exclusive this year. If you’ve been looking to buy... Continue reading at Engadget
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Amazon Prime Day is upon us and a number of our favorite gadgets are on sale. Since its inception, Prime Day has been one of the best times of the year to pick up headphones, tablets, smartwatches and other tech gear at record-low prices — if you're a Prime member, of course. Prime Day deals on... Continue reading at Engadget
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It’s back and here to ruin our savings and increase the gadgets in our homes. Yes, Amazon Prime Day isn’t entirely about headphones, tablets and wearables, but for Engadget staff… well, it feels like it is. Prime Day deals on tech are typically only matched by Black Friday and Cyber Monday... Continue reading at Engadget
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Amazon Prime Day 2023 is almost here, but you can still snag some early deals before the two-day shopping event begins in earnest. We've rounded up the best early Prime Day deals we can find below. Remember that you'll need to subscribe to Prime to take advantage of many (but not all) of the... Continue reading at Engadget
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