Waterstones reveals 'richly diverse' Book of the Year shortlist

The shortlist for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2015 has been revealed, featuring a list that would  "not have been produced by an algorithm,” the chain's m.d. James Daunt has said. The eight-strong selection nominated by Waterstones booksellers across the UK encompasses four novels, three non-fiction titles and one children’s book - the shortlist has been expanded from six to eight titles this year to encompass the "strength of publishing". Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Transworld has acquired a book which promises to lift the lid on doping in the world of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Make That E-Book a Venti

Got an email from a “fan” outraged that a novel I’ve been working on for two years, six days a week is $13 in ebook. Enjoy your $4 coffee. – Author Brent Weeks, via Twitter Continue reading at AllThingsD

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Book festival 'Olympics of mind'

The Edinburgh International Book festival is beginning its 16-day residence in the city's Charlotte Square Gardens. Continue reading at BBC News

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Big boost for sports books

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Olympic boost for sports books

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'Fifty Shades of Grey' is bestselling book ever in Britain

'Fifty Shades of Grey' has passed the 'Harry Potter' books and 'The Da Vinci Code' to become the country's bestselling book. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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OUP to launch digital picture books

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E-book revenue up 250% at HarperCollins UK

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Alternate endings for Hemingway novel revealed

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Google Books case tests the limits of copyright law

The Authors Guild is seeking more than $2 billion in damages from Google Books – which may make this one of the most expensive copyright damages cases in litigation history. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Online retailer Amazon announces it sells more ebooks than hardbacks and paperbacks combined. Continue reading at BBC World

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Kindle books 'outselling print' on Amazon.co.uk

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First official Harry Potter book club is formed

Through the Harry Potter book club, J.K. Rowling will answer readers' questions via a classroom webcast. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Head of property leaves at Waterstones

Head of property Andrew Milner-Walker has left Waterstones after 10 years "to pursue other... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Waterstones changes store guidance on events

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Canongate halts sale of Lehrer book

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