Virtual romance festival from HC and BFI

HarperCollins and the British Film Institute (BFI) have announced their second collaboration – a virtual romance festival called #BFILoveFest. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]

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The Brooklyn Book Festival Enters a New Era

Following the departure of cofounder and coproducer Carolyn Greer, this year Liz Koch took the festival's helm solo, spearheading New York City's largest free literary celebration as it returned to its pre-pandemic size. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Kindle Direct Publishing Will Beta Test Virtual Voice–Narrated Audiobooks

Amazon's self-publishing arm has begun a beta test on technology allowing KDP authors to produce audiobook versions of their e-books using virtual voice narration. The audiobooks will be available wherever Audible titles are sold. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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‘I thought it was me alone’: how the Black British book festival has grown

Now in its third year, the event stepped up its ambitions and aims not only to spotlight authors but to change audiencesAs a child, Selina Brown had a Saturday routine: her mother would go shopping and leave her at the library, where she would speed her way through novels by Jacqueline Wilson... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-10-20 12:55:16 UTC ]
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The 2023 Brooklyn Book Festival in Photos

The Brooklyn Book Festival was held on October 1 in and around Brooklyn Borough Hall with more than 200 authors and 200 vendors participating. Our editors captured the day in photos. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Find TNR’s bookmobile to donate banned books at the Brooklyn Book Festival this weekend!

Starting this weekend, to coincide with Banned Books Week, The New Republic and their partners will be kicking off a month-long Banned Books Tour—sending a bookmobile around the country to share books, celebrate reading, and fight book banning. If you want to help, and you’ll be at the Brooklyn... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Can You Guess the Romance Book Based on a Vague Description?

I challenge any romance reader brave enough to test their knowledge. Can you guess the romance book based on a vague description? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-09-27 10:31:00 UTC ]
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Nigeria’s Aké Festival Wins First Aficionado Award

A project of the Frankfurt Book Fair and Torino Book Fair, the first Aficionado Award goes to Lola Shoneyin and her Aké Arts and Book Festival The post Nigeria’s Aké Festival Wins First Aficionado Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-09-12 22:14:28 UTC ]
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India’s Jaipur Literature Festival Heads for Three US Cities

Stops in the states of Texas, Colorado, and New York are planned for the Jaipur Literature Festival's international tour in September. The post India’s Jaipur Literature Festival Heads for Three US Cities appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Book festivals deserve sponsors, not boycotts | Letters

Readers respond to Baillie Gifford’s sponsorship of the Edinburgh book festival and threats by authors to boycott itRegarding your article (Authors threaten boycott of Edinburgh book festival over sponsors’ fossil fuel links, 11 August), collaboration and creativity are key to addressing the... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Authors threaten boycott of Edinburgh book festival over sponsors’ fossil fuel links

An open letter signed by more than 50 authors including Zadie Smith, Ali Smith and Katherine Rundell calls for investment firm Baillie Gifford to be dropped as main sponsor for 2024Authors including Zadie Smith, Ali Smith and Katherine Rundell have called on the Edinburgh International book... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-08-11 12:45:25 UTC ]
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Murray Looks for Improvement after a Difficult Fiscal 2023 For HC

Sales at HarperCollins fell 10% and earnings tumbled 45% in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023. CEO Brian Murray acknowledged that 2023 was challenging, but said most of the factors that led to the declines have eased and he expects a better fiscal 2024. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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25 of the Best Romance Book Series

From contemporary romances to fantasy to Regency, we've rounded up the very best romance book series to immerse yourself in, including The Brown Sisters Series by Talia Hibbert. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Dear Romance Publishers: Please Give Us Hardcovers

Romance novels are associated with mass market paperbacks, but they deserve a collectible hardcover option, too. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Harlequin Introduces New Romance Imprint, Afterglow Books

The imprint aims to build upon the popularity of TikTok's #spicytok content, putting out two titles a month starting this coming January. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Fabio (yes, Fabio) thinks the portrayal of men in modern romance novels is “hogwash.”

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The 2023 Bay Area Book Festival in Six Acts

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What We're Reading: Hay Festival

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What We're Reading: Hay Festival special

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Panel Mania: Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhouse

'Grand Slam Romance' by Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhous is a very funny graphic novel capturing the outrageous antics–romantic and athletic–of a queer and very magical softball rivalry. An 11-page excerpt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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