WI13: ‘Sex and the City’ Glam Comes to Winter Institute

The premier educational conference of the American Booksellers Association, which is being held this week in Memphis, got a dose of star power when actress and producer Sarah Jessica Parker gave the conference's opening keynote on Tuesday. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Children's Institute 10: Charlie Jane Anders Says ‘Magical Portals Exist, and Adults Aren’t Real’

The science fiction author drew a standing ovation from the Ci10 audience as she discussed her childhood and start as a writer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The 25 Most Significant New York City Novels From the Last 100 Years

Four writers and one bookseller gathered over Zoom to make a list devoted to fiction in which the city is more than mere setting. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Why Aren't City Dwellers Buying Books?

Book sales in America's big cities are underperforming compared to those in smaller markets. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Children's Institute 2022: Buying’s New Normal

Children’s book buyers adjust to supply chain issues and changes in reading preferences. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Children's Institute 2022: Supply Chain Issues Hit Sidelines, Too

Sales of jigsaw puzzles and games remain strong sellers, along with art supplies more than two years into Covid. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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‘Forbidden City’ gives voice to a history meant to be buried

Vanessa Hua’s masterful novel tells the story of women whose lives were essentially erased by the Cultural Revolution in China. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Frank Miller to Revisit Ronin and Sin City

Frank Miller Presents will revisit a couple of comic book creations of his, like Ronin and Sin City, and start a couple of new series. Continue reading at The New York Times

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The Fight to Decouple Sex From Marriage

Sixty years ago, Helen Gurley Brown’s best-selling book promised women sexual freedom. Today, it reads like an omen. Continue reading at The Atlantic

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Ingram’s Lightning Source at Sharjah Publishing City

The promise of Sharjah Publishing City as a hub for the international book business has taken a step forward with Lightning Source. The post Ingram’s Lightning Source at Sharjah Publishing City appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Lit City: The Everything Guide to Literary Los Angeles

A guide to the literary geography of Los Angeles: A comprehensive bookstore map, writers' meetups, place histories, an author survey, essays and more. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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A prosecutor’s fight against sex trafficking — and Backpage.com

Maggy Krell recounts her efforts to shut down the site, notorious for erotic and illicit classified ads. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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The people and institutions that benefit from shame

Humiliation can be profitable — or it can spark needed change, Cathy O'Neil explains. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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New York City Libraries End Late Fees, and the Treasures Roll In

The decision in New York City set off a wave of returns, accompanied by bashful notes of apology and gratitude. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Karen Cheung’s ‘The Impossible City’ is a tribute to Hong Kong’s vanishing way of life

Karen Cheung introduces readers to an array of characters and tackles themes such as belonging, postcolonial identity and the meaning of home in a nearly uninhabitable city of tiny apartments and stratospheric rent. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Previously, in Crescent City: Everything You Need to Remember Before Reading Book 2

Before you read House of Sky and Breath, how well do you remember Crescent City book 1? Here's a recap to get you ready for the sequel. Continue reading at Book Riot

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In ‘Anonymous Sex,’ No Strings — and No Bylines

An anthology of erotic short fiction keeps the award-winning writers a dirty secret. Continue reading at The New York Times

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In ‘Anonymous Sex,’ No Strings — and No Bylines

An anthology of erotic short fiction keeps the award-winning writers a dirty secret. Continue reading at The New York Times

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The Best Comics Bedding to Snuggle in Winter

Get snuggled in with a great comic or great manga with the best comics bedding out there. - Ann-Marie Cahill Continue reading at Book Riot

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Winter Festivals, Fairs, and Conferences

Though concerns regarding the omicron variant loom, many promoters hope to proceed with in-person events in early 2022 Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Inaugural city report on Asian, Pacific Islander health sheds light on disparities

Plus: Pfizer to buy immuno-inflammatory drugmaker in $6.7 billion deal Weill Cornell receives $5.6M gift from Barnes & Noble founder for Black scholarships Panel preview: Who gets to... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

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