British scientists say their research confirms that emotion-charged passages in 'Harry Potter' books have significant impact on the brains of readers. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
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Sam Brace will step up from her role as publishing associate to publisher at Agora Books, PFD’s digital-first publishing imprint. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-09 16:43:34 UTC ]
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Lady Gaga’s foundation has signed a global deal with Macmillan for a “vital” book of inspirational stories by young people and “notes of empowerment” from the singer herself. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-09 16:12:04 UTC ]
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Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by our $50 Barnes and Noble giveaway! Enter here! Today’s Featured Deals In ... Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-03-09 13:35:00 UTC ]
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Tamara Zimet is joining the Edinburgh International Book Festival as deputy programme director. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-09 04:56:58 UTC ]
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Writer ‘uneasy’ over US publisher’s decision to drop director’s memoirAuthor Stephen King has hit out at publisher Hachette over its decision to drop publication of Woody Allen’s memoir after a protest from his son, the author Ronan Farrow, prompted a walkout of staff at the publishing group’s... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-03-08 08:10:29 UTC ]
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After Hachette Book Group employees walk out in protest–and Ronan Farrow breaks with the publisher–the Big Five house reverses course on Woody Allen's memoir. The post Hachette USA Cancels Publication of Woody Allen Book, ‘After Listening’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-06 21:50:09 UTC ]
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After holding a forum to discuss one contentious novel, Winfrey said she did not want to wade into literary controversy again. Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2020-03-06 21:49:29 UTC ]
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Unlike many publishing trade shows, fairs, and festivals, the Brussels Book Fair has been able to start its run on time this week–with medical personnel on-site and a careful eye on the coronavirus. Editor’s note: A bright spot among so many stories of canceled and postponed publishing events,... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-06 16:30:49 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster has announced none of its employees in the UK or US will attend the rearranged Bologna Book Fair in May. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-06 15:58:36 UTC ]
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I SIT WITH María Lynch and Sandra Pareja in the sixth-story office of Casanovas & Lynch, a literary agency in the Gràcia neighborhood of Barcelona. Lynch is a partner at the agency, Pareja does foreign rights, and both of them are also literary agents. We talk about the many roles an agent... Continue reading at Los Angeles Review of Books
[ Los Angeles Review of Books | 2020-03-06 13:30:42 UTC ]
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Between 75 and 100 Hachette Book Group employees in New York City and Boston condemn their publisher's acquisition of Woody Allen's autobiography, as Ronan Farrow leaves Hachette in protest. The post Hachette USA Employees Walk Out to Protest Woody Allen Book appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-06 12:13:58 UTC ]
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Check out these collected ink pieces that speak to childhood and nostalgia with children’s book tattoos for ideas on your next piece. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-03-06 11:38:25 UTC ]
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Canongate has scooped a new book by Scottish writer, broadcaster and cleric Richard Holloway, promising his answers to the world’s biggest questions. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-06 07:10:30 UTC ]
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Bonnier Books UK has promoted Francesca Russell to publicity director across its adult trade business while Karen Stretch has been made campaigns director. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-06 06:04:33 UTC ]
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Macmillan executives are seeking feedback on three new e-book licensing proposals from a select group of librarians. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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An editor at a Beijing-based publisher describes the Chinese book business in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The publisher’s announcement that it will publish the filmmaker’s memoir has drawn criticism, this time from its own employees. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-03-05 22:53:21 UTC ]
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Granta has acquired an “urgent” exploration of Donald Trump’s presidency by New Yorker journalist Masha Gessen. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-05 21:48:24 UTC ]
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According to the Italian Publishers Association (AIE), Italy's book market fell 25% last week, with those areas worst-hit by the coronavirus—such as Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia—seeing drops of 50% and above. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-05 21:19:43 UTC ]
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Adam Kay is publishing his first children’s book, a "hilarious and educational" middle-grade non-fiction book called Kay's Anatomy, with Puffin this autumn. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-05 21:01:07 UTC ]
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