Why nonfiction books dominate bestseller lists in South Africa

Political books touches a certain chord in South African society that makes them bestsellers. Continue reading at 'The Conversation'

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Survey finds 76% of children prefer print books

Children prefer print books to ebooks for both reading for pleasure and reading for education, a study by reading charity BookTrust has found. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter fever rages with announcement of eighth book

Harry Potter frenzy has already reached fever pitch — and we still have five months to wait until we can get our hands on the latest book about the boy wizard, now all grown up. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, February 15, 2016

This week: Ethan Canin's wonderful, epic novel, plus the collected stories of Peter Straub. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Naples Tapped to Head Disney Books; Gonzales to Succeed Naples at Rodale

Mary Ann Naples has been named v-p and publisher of Disney Book Group. Naples was most senior v-p and publisher at Rodale, and will be succeeded there by Gail Gonzales, who was v-p and associate publisher at the house. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Diverse' Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlist revealed

Fiction books reflecting the “concerns and issues” of modern day children and teenagers have been highlighted in the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2016 shortlist. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mahal hired as curator of London Book & Screen Week

Sandy Mahal has been appointed as associate curator of the London Book & Screen Week with immediate effect. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Harry Potter book from JK Rowling coming out in July: the play script

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I & II will be published the day after the play begins in London, picking up the wizard’s story 19 years after the final novel in the seriesHarry Potter author JK Rowling’s script of the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is going to be... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Book People closes Queen of Teen award

Book retailer The Book People has confirmed it will no longer run the Queen of Teen award, saying the prize does not form part of its “ongoing plans”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Eighth Harry Potter book to be released

An eighth Harry Potter book is to be released this summer - containing the script for a new stage play telling the wizard's story. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We’re Getting a New Harry Potter Book, Based on the Play

Fans who don't get to see the limited London stage run of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter play can get a copy of the script when it's published on July 31. The post We’re Getting a New Harry Potter Book, Based on the Play appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2016-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: JoJo Moyes Tops

'Me Before You' by Jojo Moyes, which is being adapted to the big screen this summer, took the #1 spot on the iBooks bestsellers chart for the week ended February 7. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lisa Lucas Named National Book Foundation Director

Lisa Lucas, publisher of the nonprofit online magazine Guernica, has been appointed executive director of the National Book Foundation. She will start March 14. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of February 8, 2016

The first fiction smuggled out of North Korea sells in the U.S., and an Italian debut by a translator draws international buzz. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frugal Innovation wins Management Book of the Year

Frugal Innovation by Navi Radjou and Jaideep Prabhu (Profile/Economist Books) has been named the Chartered Management Institute’s Management Book of the Year 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Russia’s Book Chamber Report: Market Fell 5.37% in 2015

Russian's Book Chamber reports a decline of 5.37 percent in circulation of books and pamphlets in 2015 over 2014, as ebooks' popularity rises. The post Russia’s Book Chamber Report: Market Fell 5.37% in 2015 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Houghton Honors ‘A Long Walk’ With South Sudan Donation

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is donating $15,000 to Water for South Sudan to mark the impact of the million-selling 'A Long Walk to Water.' The post Houghton Honors ‘A Long Walk’ With South Sudan Donation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Toppsta partners with World Book Day

Online community Toppsta is partnering with World Book Day this year, providing reviews of the £1 titles in the run-up to the day itself on 3rd March. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In pictures: Harry Potter Book Night

Robes were readied, potions mixed and spells memorised as fans across the country celebrated the second official Harry Potter Book Night. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google’s New Interactive E-Books Would Be Impossible to Print

Google and Visual Editions created a new kind of interactive mobile book. The post Google’s New Interactive E-Books Would Be Impossible to Print appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2016-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brexit: where does the book trade stand?

The Bookseller is seeking the book trade’s views on whether the UK should leave the European Union ahead of the nation’s referendum vote. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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