Wood joins Kobo as UK manager

Former director of Interead Phil Wood has been appointed to the new role of Kobo’s country... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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The UK’s Nibbies: Small Press and Bookstore Shortlists

With its award ceremony coming up in May, the British Book Awards program has released its bookstore and small-press shortlists. The post The UK’s Nibbies: Small Press and Bookstore Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-03-04 16:24:55 UTC ]
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UK: The Sunday Times Young Writer 2024 Shortlist

Praising 'their attentiveness to the world,' the 2024 Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year jury names four authors to its shortlist. The post UK: The Sunday Times Young Writer 2024 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-02-27 17:20:22 UTC ]
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UK’s Society of Authors: More Clarity in Spotify’s Terms

Changes in Spotify's terms of use for its Findaway Voices audiobook product trigger concerns from the Society of Authors in London. The post UK’s Society of Authors: More Clarity in Spotify’s Terms appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-02-22 15:16:42 UTC ]
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UK: The New Parliamentary Book Award Winners

The eighth cycle of the UK's Parliamentary Book Awards names the program's three winners in a reception at the Houses of Parliament. The post UK: The New Parliamentary Book Award Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-02-07 17:24:31 UTC ]
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The UK’s New Nero Book Awards Name Their First Category Winners

The successor to the Costa Book Awards, the new Nero Book Awards announce several winners ahead of the Nero Gold Prize book of the year. The post The UK’s New Nero Book Awards Name Their First Category Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-30 22:52:15 UTC ]
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The Kobo Libra 2 drops to its lowest price of the year so far

The Kobo Libra 2 ereader has dropped to its lowest price of the year so far. You can grab one via Amazon for $170, which is a discount of $20. This matches pricing from the holiday season for the water-resistant reading tablet. Kobo’s Libra 2 easily made our list of the best ereaders for a... Continue reading at Engadget

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S&S Senior Production Manager Tina Cameron Dies

Cameron joined S&S in 2017 as senior production manager for distribution clients, and had previously worked at Abrams and Macmillan. She died on January 20. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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UK: Nielsen BookData Bestseller Awards Go to 22 Titles

The Neilsen Bestseller Awards for 2023 installed four new titles and their authors in the top category's 'Hall of Fame.' The post UK: Nielsen BookData Bestseller Awards Go to 22 Titles appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-23 14:06:09 UTC ]
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UK: The Research and Scholarly Forum: London Book Fair, March 14

The 'Research and Scholarly Forum' at London Book Fair will look at AI, open access, and academic publishing policy. The post UK: The Research and Scholarly Forum: London Book Fair, March 14 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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UK-US: Open Road’s Bloodhound Books in Audiobook Deal With Dreamscape

A UK-US deal, the Open Road-owned Bloodhound in the UK is to see Dreamscape produce at five audiobooks from its list monthly. The post UK-US: Open Road’s Bloodhound Books in Audiobook Deal With Dreamscape appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The Ekus Group Joins Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency

Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency has acquired cookbook-focused literary agency the Ekus Group, which will operate as a boutique culinary division. Owner Sally Ekus will head up representation of cookbook and lifestyle titles as senior literary agent. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Murder mystery puzzle book Murdle tops UK Christmas bestseller chart

GT Karber’s book of challenges beats Richard Osman’s The Last Devil to Die and Guinness World Records to top spotThe murder mystery puzzle book Murdle by US writer GT Karber has climbed the UK bestsellers chart to become this year’s Christmas No 1 book, beating Richard Osman’s The Last Devil to... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Five years and 2m copies later, self-published author lands UK book deal

Norfolk-based crime writer JM Dalgliesh topped the Amazon and Kindle bestsellers before being signed by a traditional publisher In 2018, JM Dalgliesh was a stay-at-home father when he sent his first crime novel to six literary agents, only to receive polite rejection letters – or no response at... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Another Cup of Coffee: The UK’s Nero Book Awards’ Shortlists

The new Nero Book Awards is a very similar contest to the Costa Book Awards, which bowed out after 50 years in June 2022. The post Another Cup of Coffee: The UK’s Nero Book Awards’ Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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In the UK: Marcus Leaver Announces Gemini Books Group

The former chief of Quarto and Welbeck, Marcus Leaver announces the formation of a new publisher, the Gemini Books Group. The post In the UK: Marcus Leaver Announces Gemini Books Group appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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UK Publishers Open a ‘Work in Publishing’ Campaign

The United Kingdom's Publishers Association has opened its annual week of promotion for careers in publishing. The post UK Publishers Open a ‘Work in Publishing’ Campaign appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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David Shelley To Lead Hachette in Both the UK and USA

In a move to bring the US and UK Hachette divisions closer, London's David Shelley is becoming CEO of both units. The post David Shelley To Lead Hachette in Both the UK and USA appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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BU finds Ibram X. Kendi's antiracist research center managed funds properly, despite turmoil

Boston University said Tuesday that its initial inquiry into the antiracist research center run by best-selling author and academic Ibram X Continue reading at ABC News

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UK: London Book Fair Names Its 2024 ‘Authors of the Day’

London Book Fair names the four author and illustrator talents chosen to be highlighted in in March at the UK's leading trade show. The post UK: London Book Fair Names Its 2024 ‘Authors of the Day’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Authors join call for Baillie Gifford to divest from fossil fuel

More than 150 writers and industry professionals are asking the firm, which is a leading sponsor of UK literary festivals, to drop their investmentsMore than 150 authors and books industry professionals including Naomi Klein, Robert Macfarlane, Emma Dabiri and Geoff Dyer have signed a statement... Continue reading at The Guardian

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