World Book Night defends lack of BAME writers on 2016 list

The Reading Agency has responded to criticism about the lack of ethnic diversity among authors chosen for the World Book Night 2016 list, saying it is a “great shame” that there are no Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) writers included. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2016 National Book Festival in Photos

The National Book Festival, now in its 16th year, was held Saturday, September 24, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's 2016 print book market up 11.7% to date

The children's print book market is on course for an 11.7% increase to a full year value of £394m this year if sales continue at the same pace - making 2016 the biggest year for children's books for the third year in a row. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: September 2016

Two Olympic gold medalists land at Zondervan, publishing veteran Michael Hyatt inks a three-book deal with Baker, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of September 26, 2016

Among the book attracting international publishers this week are a British novel found in the slush pile and a Swedish thriller set in 2037, in an alternate history where the Berlin Wall never fell. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: October 2016

The latest by Christian fiction star Karen Kingsbury, Rhonda Byrne’s follow-up to the bestselling ‘The Secret,’ and Sarah Young’s highly-anticipated new devotional ‘Jesus Always’ are each hitting bookstores in October. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of September 26, 2016

NBA finalist Jason Reynolds inks a superhero pact at Marvel Press, Saga Press signs debut author Rebecca Roanhorse to a two-book deal, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian Publishing 2016: Big Books for a Big Country

Canadian publishing is dominated by some familiar names: Penguin Random House, Simon & Schuster, and HarperCollins. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian Publishing 2016: The World Needs More Canada

The country’s innovative publishing industry celebrates its unique cultural identity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2016 Preview

New programs and a continued engagement with creative sectors outside of traditional book publishing have expanded the scope of the show, though rights is still at the core. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian Publishing 2016: A Book Lover’s Cultural Department Store

One area in which Canada may be leading the United States is the stability and even viability of its leading bookstore chain. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, September 26, 2016

This week: a mind-bending exploration of time travel, plus a tense mystery set in northern Newfoundland. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Athens Named World Book Capital as 118-Year-Old Bookstore Closes

Athens learns it's UNESCO's World Book Capital 2018 and that its largest bookstore, the 118-year-old Eleftheroudakis, is going under. The post Athens Named World Book Capital as 118-Year-Old Bookstore Closes appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2016 German Book Prize Shortlist Highlights Six New Novels

Out of 156 original submissions, the seven-member jury led by Christoph Schröder chose six novels for the prestigious German Book Prize shortlist. The post 2016 German Book Prize Shortlist Highlights Six New Novels appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade Book Sales Down in Q1 of 2016

According to figures released by the AAP's StatShot program, sales of adult books fell 10.3% and sales of children's/YA titles fell 2.1%, compared to the same period last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of September 19, 2016

Nation Books signs a memoir from a Black Lives Matter founder, a Boston Globe columnist sells a debut YA novel to HMH, Derek Jeter’s imprint strikes a deal with Arun Gandhi, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WBD defends 2017 selection after lack of diversity criticism

World Book Day has reiterated its commitment to promoting a “diverse range of authors” after criticisms about the lack of writers of colour in its 2017 selection. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Athens named World Book Capital 2018

Athens has been named World Book Capital 2018 by the director general of UNESCO, Irina Bokova.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of September 12, 2016

Among the titles heating up abroad are a Swedish thriller set in Russia and a Korean novel about masterminds who invent assassination plots for the government. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 best books of September 2016, according to Amazon's editors

With a chill in the air, it's the perfect time to head back into the house and curl up under a blanket with a good book. Looking for a captivating novel? Intriguing nonfiction? You're sure to find something that suits your interests on this list of the 10 best books to be released this month,... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of September 12, 2016

Nick Cannon, director and star of the forthcoming film King of the Dancehall, sells a tie-in novel to St. Martin’s; Bloomsbury USA picks up two titles from a former Booker finalist; and Berkley’s Kerry Donovan signs two two-book deals for six figures each in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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