Former foreign affairs minister Marc Garneau critiques Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for diminishing Canada's global stature during his tenure, branding him as a leader "unprepared for the challenges of international relations". Garneau, renowned for his distinguished career in the military and as an astronaut before entering politics, extensively reflects on his parliamentary … [Read more...] about Garneau’s Critique of Trudeau’s Leadership: New Book
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UK Booksellers Urge Labour: Reform Unfair Business Rates
Booksellers in the UK are urging the new Labour government to address what they perceive as unjust business rates that severely impact small businesses, as reported by The Bookseller.com. Kate Skipper, COO of Waterstones, stated, "We call on the new government to prioritize reforming the outdated and inequitable business rates system, which currently stifles town and city … [Read more...] about UK Booksellers Urge Labour: Reform Unfair Business Rates
Uplifting Publisher Chicken Soup for the Soul Bankrupt
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, known for its uplifting books and diverse media ventures, including Redbox, has been dealing with significant financial challenges. Despite its optimistic ethos, positive thinking wasn’t enough to keep the company from filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week in Delaware. As reported by CBS news, the company had extensive … [Read more...] about Uplifting Publisher Chicken Soup for the Soul Bankrupt
ALA 2024: Advocacy, Diversity, and the Future of Libraries
The American Library Association's 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition kicked off with a vibrant start in San Diego on June 28, drawing over 13,000 attendees to the Convention Center. Keynote speaker Trevor Noah, former host of 'The Daily Show', was met with an enthusiastic crowd as he passionately advocated for the freedom to read. Noah reminisced about his childhood … [Read more...] about ALA 2024: Advocacy, Diversity, and the Future of Libraries
Official Launch of Authors Against Book Bans
Following an announcement from earlier this year, Authors Against Book Bans (AABB) was officially launched on June 26th. Comprising writers, illustrators, and creators from children’s and adult literature sectors, AABB aims to unite authors nationally and locally in support of grassroots efforts against book bans and challenges across the United States. Author and AABB … [Read more...] about Official Launch of Authors Against Book Bans
Why Stephen King Novel Will Never Be Printed Again?
April 5th, 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of the first print run of Stephen King's iconic horror classic Carrie. Already a hit, its popularity exploded with the release of the 1976 blockbuster film adaptation starring Sissy Spacek. With that, King was off and running and almost immediately became identified as the "King of Horror." Massive hits like The Shining, Salem's … [Read more...] about Why Stephen King Novel Will Never Be Printed Again?
Magical Auction: Record-breaking Sale of Harry Potter Artwork
The original artwork for the first edition of J.K. Rowling’s 1997 novel “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” has shattered expectations and records when it sold last week for a record C$2.6 million at Sotheby’s auction in New York. Originally auctioned in London in 2001, the illustration sold for almost $108,033 US. This sale was notable as significant, as the art sold … [Read more...] about Magical Auction: Record-breaking Sale of Harry Potter Artwork
Fourth Wing: Most Popular BookTok Book in the US
BookTok is a sub-community on TikTok where users post under the hashtag #booktok, sharing book reviews, must-read recommendations, memes, and a variety of literary content. It has played a crucial role in bringing attention to new authors and helping them become bestsellers. But which books are the most popular? The team at JPC has analyzed Google search volumes of the most … [Read more...] about Fourth Wing: Most Popular BookTok Book in the US
German retailer Weltbild has filed for insolvency
Weltbild was one of the founding members of the Tolino Alliance and has sold e-readers online and through their network of shops in Germany since 2013. Tolino is a German consortium whose retail reach spreads across four countries. It includes over 1,000 retail stores in Germany alone and hundreds in other countries. Tolinos aimed to compete against Amazon's Kindle e-readers … [Read more...] about German retailer Weltbild has filed for insolvency
Bill Gates’s Upcoming Memoir – Source Code
Bill Gates has announced that he will be telling his “origin story” in a memoir due to be published next year. Source Code: My Beginnings will cover the businessman and philanthropist’s early years, from his childhood in Seattle to his time at university. Gates dropped out of Harvard aged 20 in 1975, just before he and his friend Paul Allen wrote the programme that became … [Read more...] about Bill Gates’s Upcoming Memoir – Source Code