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Old Novels as Therapy
Novelist Betsy Robinson finds comfort in familiar book friends.
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Launching a Book During a Pandemic
Author Laura Treacy Bentley recommends using some ingenuity when hosting a virtual live book event.
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The Best Book Party on Earth
A former bookseller and rep remembers the ABA/BookExpo conventions.
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An Author Wonders: Will White People Read a Black Writer's Self-Help Book?
A Black author knows that “success in business and life has been told and sold primarily by white voices.” Will his effort to rewrite the narrative pay off?
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Book Clubs in Lockdown
The publisher of 'BookBrowse' says book clubs are adapting to the Covid crisis.
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Appreciating the Success of 'Mank'
Author Sydney Ladensohn Stern marvels at seeing subjects of her book on the big screen thanks to David Fincher.
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Seeing the Book Biz from Both Sides Now
Nicholas Lemann, an author turned publisher, reflects on how authors and publishers can form a more perfect union.
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University Presses Are Signal Boosters of Knowledge
The mission of university presses has never been more important, two execs say.
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The Golden Age of Book Adaptations for TV
Author Andrew Neiderman argues that Covid-19 has opened up new possibilities for bringing books to the screen.
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A Sales Rep With No Regrets
A wholesaler’s sales rep has no regrets, despite being laid off three times.
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Why Are Men Still Writing About Sex?
Author Christina Chiu questions why men write so badly about sex and still get published.
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A Tale of “Peashes un Sheeken”
Professor and author Susannah Rodríguez Drissi offers advice on how to cope during uncertain times.
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Why Can't Publishers Handle the Truth?
Author Jessica Buchleitner on why she's frustrated that publishers favor fictionalized stories over true accounts.
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The Digital Book Launches of Yore
Author Karen Dionne looks back at the online launch party for her 2008 debut.
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How to Fight E-book Piracy
The Authors Guild’s CEO offers insight on how to battle book pirates.
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It’s Not All About the Pub Date
Author Fiadhnait Moser urges publishers to bear in mind that not all books, or writers, can be instant hits.
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Who Is a 'Crossover' Book For?
Courtney Summers, bestselling author of 'Sadie,' among other YA novels, questions how and why some books are categorized.
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The Risky Writing Life
Author Lee Gutkind describes how writing a memoir is the most daunting of all writing challenges.
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Booksellers to America: Save the Post Office
An indie bookseller defends the importance of this essential government service.
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Remembering Pete Hamill
Author Lorenzo Carcaterra pays tribute to the best mentor a writer could ever hope to have.