When Your Book Tour is Interrupted by a Near-Death Experience

I was halfway through my book tour when the pain started. Sharp, but strangely light; like the nub of a feather lodged in my right side. Must be all that signing with my right hand, I joked to my husband, who was traveling with me, along with our two dogs. A six-week book tour of […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-12-12 09:54:19 UTC ]
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When Your Book Tour is Interrupted by a Near-Death Experience

I was halfway through my book tour when the pain started. Sharp, but strangely light; like the nub of a feather lodged in my right side. Must be all that signing with my right hand, I joked to my husband, who was traveling with me, along with our two dogs. A six-week book tour of […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-12-12 09:54:19 UTC ]
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Trade Fair on Tour: Bologna Children’s Book Fair and Book Plus in India

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In ‘Hell of a Book,’ an author and his imaginary friend go on a book tour

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BolognaFiere Leads a First Children’s Book Tour to Moscow Book Fair

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London Book Fair 2017: Cory Doctorow Unveils His Latest Publishing Experiment—Fair Trade E-Books

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Putting the Asian Experience of World War II at Center Stage: A Reading List of Essential Books

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Sonic Youth co-founder Thurston Moore cancels U.S. book tour due to 'debilitating' health issue

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Feminist Book Club Experiences Second Break-In & Needs Help to Recover

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How Katie Porter's book tour became part of her quasi-national Senate campaign

Since releasing a book earlier this month, Rep. Katie Porter has been everywhere trying to pump sales. The tour has had the added effect of boosting her U.S. Senate bid. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Harlan Coben’s Top Tip for Book Touring: Appreciate Crowds

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Spiritual Books for Death’s Aftermath

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Ann Patchett on why she isn't doing a conventional book tour — possibly ever again

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The Free Book Bus, A Death Positive Library, and Other Good Bookish Things That Happened This Week

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Nick Cave to publish book about the years after his son’s death

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How George Floyd's death gave bite to a book called 'Sure, I'll Be Your Black Friend'

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Long live the book tour

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The biggest book tour in history is taking place on . . . Roblox?

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[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-24 18:01:53 UTC ]
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