Zadie Smith, Ann Patchett Among 2016 NBCC Finalists

Thirty finalists, including the author of 'Swing Time,' Zadie Smith, 'LaRose' author Louise Erdrich, and 'Commonwealth' author Ann Patchett, are up for NBCC Awards. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stephanie Duncan Smith Up at Baker

Stephanie Duncan Smith, previously senior acquisitions editor at Baker Books, has been promoted to executive editor at the Baker Publishing Group imprint. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Rolando Hinojosa-Smith, ‘dean of Chicano authors,’ dies at 93

His wry, understated novels turned the Lower Rio Grande Valley into an almost mythic setting for explorations of family, history and cultural identity. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-23 13:17:20 UTC ]
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Here are the 2022 Hugo Award Finalists

The Hugo Award is the biggest science fiction award in the literary world, and it has just announced its 2022 finalists. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-04-07 16:12:38 UTC ]
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Ann Voskamp to Debut a ‘Song-Like’ Children’s Book

Bestselling author Ann Voskamp is celebrating belonging, love, and the difference one person can make in her first children’s book, 'Your Brave Song,' which will be released by Tyndale Kids next February. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Anne Tyler’s ‘French Braid’ is entirely familiar, and that’s just perfect

"French Braid," Anne Tyler's 24th novel, will be immediately recognizable to her fans. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-22 12:00:08 UTC ]
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NBCC Awards 2022: Moving Forward With An Eye to the Past

The NBCC virtual awards ceremony Thursday evening was an upliffting affair, with a diverse group of award recipients underscoring the importance of books, both to audiences today and to future generations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Bookstore, Rep Finalists Announced

The five bookstore finalists and five sales rep finalists have been announced in PW's annual award program. Winners will be announced at PW's U.S. Book Show set for May 23-26. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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From the Archive: March 14, 2016

In March 2016, years of legal wrangling over the DOJ’s e-book price-fixing suit against Apple and five publishers ended when the Supreme Court declined to hear Apple’s appeal. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Mariana Enriquez, Michael Connelly, S.A. Cosby among LA Times Book Prize finalists

The awards recognize outstanding literary achievements in 12 categories, with winners to be announced at USC in-person on April 22. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-02-23 14:00:04 UTC ]
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The Audie Awards’ 2022 Finalists: 25 Categories

The 27th annual Audie Awards program from the Audio Publishers Association features more than 120 finalists. The post The Audie Awards’ 2022 Finalists: 25 Categories appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-03 14:33:24 UTC ]
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Natasha Brown and Ali Smith to judge 10th Goldsmiths Prize

Authors Ali Smith and Natasha Brown will judge the 10th Goldsmiths Prize, joined by the New Statesman’s Tom Gatti and prize founder Dr Tim Parnell. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-27 01:39:38 UTC ]
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PEN America Announces Finalists for 2022 Literary Awards

65 authors and translators are nominated across 11 awards. Winners will be announced at an in-person ceremony on February 28. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-01-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Searching for Anne Frank’s betrayer, finding a moral dilemma

In a new book, a cold-case team identifies a Jewish man as the likely culprit, stirring questions about culpability in extreme circumstances. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-01-21 19:32:39 UTC ]
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W H Smith shareholders approve Cowling's £550k bonus

W H Smith shareholders have approved plans to pay chief executive Carl Cowling a £550,000 bonus, despite threats of a revolt earlier this week. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-19 10:46:51 UTC ]
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W H Smith sales hit 85% of 2019 levels after good Christmas trading

W H Smith has reported a "good performance" for the 20-week period to 15th January 2022, with total group revenue at 85% of 2019 levels.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-18 20:43:57 UTC ]
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Strange and Janson-Smith join Gleam Futures

Adam Strange has joined Gleam Futures as head of publishing while Oscar Janson-Smith has been appointed as literary agent.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-15 14:45:09 UTC ]
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Should celebrities narrate their audiobooks? Will Smith and Mel Brooks make the case for yes.

Sometimes stars elevate their works beyond the printed page. Here are three great examples. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Anne Rice, best-selling novelist who helped launch a vampire revival, dies at 80

Her first novel, “Interview With the Vampire,” launched a blockbuster book series and was adapted into a movie starring Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-14 00:33:11 UTC ]
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'Interview with a Vampire' Author Anne Rice Dies at Age 80

Rice, whose books have sold more than 150 million copies worldwide, died of complications from a stroke on December 11. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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'True one off' author Anne Rice dies, aged 80

The American author Anne Rice, best known for Interview with the Vampire, has died aged 80 with Chatto & Windus paying tribute to the "true one-off". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-12 22:02:56 UTC ]
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