We always knew it – 'Harry Potter' books really do cast spells

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'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
News tagged with: #harry potter #cast spells #significant impact

Other Publishing stories related to: 'We always knew it – 'Harry Potter' books really do cast spells'


Brooklyn-based Restless Books Taps a World of Writing

As a nonprofit, Restless Books has become a haven for international literature and an advocate for immigrant writers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #restless books #international literature


Simon & Schuster’s Woodward Book on Trump Racks Up Rights Sales Ahead of Its Release

Days before it goes on sale, Bob Woodward's new book from Simon & Schuster tops retail listings, buoyed by an op-ed from inside an embattled Trump White House, and making robust foreign rights sales. The post Simon & Schuster’s Woodward Book on Trump Racks Up Rights Sales Ahead of Its... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #simon schuster #bob woodward


The 2018 Beijing International Book Fair in Photos

See photos from the 25th Beijing International Book Fair, which ran from August 22 to 26, shining the light on China's booming—and massive—children's book market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #book market


Cuba Named Guest of Honor at Upcoming Liber Book Fair in Barcelona

This year set in Barcelona–after last year's presentation in Madrid–Spain's Liber 18 international book fair has announced the presentation of a large delegation from its guest of honor country, Cuba. The post Cuba Named Guest of Honor at Upcoming Liber Book Fair in Barcelona appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #honor country #year set


Trump's White House reels after blows from Woodward book, NYT op-ed

Donald Trump's White House is reeling following a one-two punch of revelations that cast doubt on the fealty of the president's closest advisers and risked further dividing his fractious staff.The first shot came in excerpts from an upcoming book by journalist Bob Woodward, "Fear: Trump in the... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #upcoming book #russia investigation


Lupus Films' Camilla Deakin to explore book to screen trends at Children's Conference

Lupus Films joint m.d. Camilla Deakin has revealed an increased appetite for hand-drawn animations of children's books.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #lupus films


Bob Woodward’s New Book About Trump Reveals Almost Everyone’s Low Opinion of the President

Bob Woodward, whose legendary reporting helped the Washington Post win two Pulitzer Prizes including one for uncovering the Watergate scandal, is set to publish a new book about the Trump administration on Sept. 11 titled Fear: Trump in the White House. The Washington Post and CNN obtained... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2018-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #trump administration #bob woodward #white house


St Albans teacher's hidden book cover pebbles inspire reading

Secret pebble pictures featuring famous book covers encourage children to delve into stories. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2018-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Long, hot summer proves good for books

Despite the heatwave and the World Cup in Russia, the UK print market sold 42 million books for £344.2m between the first week of June and the third week of August, via Nielsen BookScan's TCM. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #world cup #nielsen bookscan


Penguin Random House Changes Library E-book Lending Terms

Beginning October 1, 2018, PRH is moving from a perpetual access model (where libraries pay a higher price but retain access to the ebook forever) to a metered model (with lower prices on ebooks that expire after two years). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #lower prices


YA author John Young to cycle Scottish book tour

John Young, who is shortlisted for Scottish Book Trust’s Teenage Book Prize, is cycling around Scotland for the book tour of his novel Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist (Kelpies). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #john young #book tour #farewell tour


Egmont signs 'empowering' pirate picture book

Egmont is to publish a swashbuckling adventure that "smashes stereotypes", featuring a book-loving pirate who dares to be different. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #egmont signs #swashbuckling adventure


HarperCollins to give Scottish schools over £1m worth of free books

HarperCollins' reading programme Collins Big Cat has teamed up with The Scottish Sun to give primary schools in Scotland over £1m worth of free books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #free books


Book People kicks off celebrations marking 30 years in business

Book People has embarked on a year of celebrations, including events, competitions and exclusive content for customers and staff, in honour of its 30th anniversary. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #book people #including events #exclusive content #30th anniversary


IPG Acquires MidPoint Trade Books

IPG has aquired Midpoint Trade Books. The 22-year-old distributor of 230 small and indie publishers will have its inventory transferred to IPG’s Chicago warehouse in the first quarter of 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #indie publishers


Beijing International Book Fair Reports Gains in Rights Sales

The Beijing International Book Fair organizers cite robust rights sales at this year's fair, claiming that sales of Chinese translation rights sold abroad have increased. The post Beijing International Book Fair Reports Gains in Rights Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #rights sales


PM Jacinda Ardern, Clarke Gayford and baby Neve star in new kids' book

The main characters in a new children's book bear an uncanny likeness to New Zealand's first family.  Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #main characters


The battle to get a book published in New Zealand

Invoices totalling hundreds of dollars sit in a pile on Laura Nicholas-Grieve's coffee table, bills which tell the story of the not-so-hidden costs of becoming an author in New Zealand.  Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2018-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #book published #coffee table


W&N strikes new two-book deal with geneticist Adam Rutherford

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has acquired two new books by Adam Rutherford, British geneticist, broadcaster and author of A Brief History Of Everyone Who Ever Lived. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #weidenfeld nicolson


The Big Indie Books of Fall 2018

We took a long, hard look at the season’s offerings from independent and university presses, and, after consulting with PW’s reviews editors and booksellers, came up with a list of 20 books that readers won’t want to miss. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #university presses #reviews editors