Weekly E-Book Ranking: five weeks at the top for Moyes' Me Before You

Jojo Moyes makes it five weeks on the trot at at the summit of the Weekly E-Book Ranking, with the film-boosted sales of Me Before You (Michael Joseph) showing little sign of slowing down. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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October Religion Bestsellers: ‘Jesus Always’ Debuts at the Top; Karen Kingsbury Takes #2

‘Jesus Always’ by Sarah Young hit #1 on PW’s Religion Nonfiction bestsellers list in October, while Karen Kingsbury took #2 on the Fiction chart with ‘A Baxter Family Christmas.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers praise 'productive' Sharjah book fair

UK and European publishers attending the Sharjah International Book Fair have said the event has brought new business and new opportunities for them and their writers. But it is important to think long-term in the market, some say.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ladybird Book of Boxing Day coming for Christmas

Penguin Random House is to release the 20th title in the Ladybird Books for Grown Ups series: The Ladybird Book of Boxing Day. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Re-skin Kratos with the official PlayStation coloring book

What do you get when you mash up a coloring book for grown-ups with a wildly popular video game platform? The entirely unnecessary, but completely official PlayStation coloring book, featuring colorless artwork from some of video gaming's most belove... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney goes back to school to celebrate his latest book

Jeff Kinney wears his pants properly now, not with the waistband high, up near his belly button. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter: Rare book could fetch £500,000 at auction

A one-off edition of a Harry Potter spin-off book, handwritten by JK Rowling, is being sold by its owner. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: November 7, 2016

Paul Beatty’s ‘The Sellout’ gets a Booker boost and debuts on our Trade Paperback list. Plus Ina Garten and Anthony Bourdain lead the pack of new cookbook releases, adult coloring books stage a comeback, and much more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House Rules the Children's Book Market

The publisher has a 20-point lead in market share over its closest competitor, HarperCollins. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dozens of Books to Publish Around 500th Anniversary of Protestant Reformation

October 2017 brings the 500th anniversary of a revolution that transformed the Christian church, and a year-long advance commemoration has produced more than 40 books on the Reformer and the ideas that reshaped Western civilization. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As Racial Tensions Dominate Headlines, Books Offer Insights for Change

In a crop of thoughtful new books, scholars untangle the historical roots of racism, trying to understand why America still struggles with its original sin and to discover paths to healing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Why is Emma Watson leaving books on London subways?

It's part of a collaboration between Emma Watson's feminist book group, Our Shared Shelf, and Books on the Underground, which leaves books all over the London subway system for riders to enjoy. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Books About Islam Get a Boost as Authors Hope for Deeper Understanding

With the faith of more than a billion people at the center of current events, academic publishers are churning out more books about Islam, and some are publishing in the field for the first time. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Between the sheets: Banned books censors didn't want you to read

The books struck out by the censors for being 'damaging to young minds', too political or simply too sexy. Continue reading at BBC News

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A Divorce Lawyer, Social Worker, And Book Editor On The Art Of Hard Conversations

Let the pros show you how to have the toughest talks. Let the pros show you how to have the toughest talks.Everyone does "difficult conversations" differently. But no matter your approach, the challenge is the same: sorting out really touchy issues while sidestepping the... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Disney c.e.o Robert Iger's management book to Transworld

Transworld has acquired Robert Iger’s untitled book on leadership and management, which explores the ideas, values, and growth strategies he has developed in his 11 years as c.e.o. of media company Disney, for publication in 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Arab world should ‘swap guns for culture,’ Sharjah International Book Fair hears

The Arab world should “use culture rather than guns” to achieve its ends, guests were told at the opening ceremony of the 35th Sharjah International Book Fair, held at the emirate’s exhibition centre this morning (2nd November). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hillary Clinton's Goldman Sachs speeches to be published by OR Books

New York-based OR Books is publishing a collection of Hillary Clinton’s speeches, released by Wikileaks last month, despite not having permission from the presidential candidate. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Emma Watson leaves Books on the Underground

Actress Emma Watson has been leaving copies of her latest book club selection - Maya Angelou’s Mom & Me & Mom - on the London Underground for commuters to pick up and read. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Denmark’s New Palatium: Curating Indie Books for Subscriptions

Can a 'gateway to worldwide subscription services' for self-published authors up the ante for those services? Two Danes think believe it can. The post Denmark’s New Palatium: Curating Indie Books for Subscriptions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah Book Fair’s Professional Program: Boosting Business in the Arab World

In a combination of analysis, commentary, and rights-center deal-making, the 35th Sharjah fair clarifies issues and opportunities for industry growth. The post Sharjah Book Fair’s Professional Program: Boosting Business in the Arab World appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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