The National Book Awards, established in 1950, celebrate the finest achievements in American literature. Managed by the National Book Foundation, these prestigious awards recognize exceptional works across categories such as Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Young People’s Literature, and Translation. Each year, the winners are chosen by panels of distinguished authors, critics, and … [Read more...] about Honoring Excellence: The 2024 National Book Awards
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9 Best Non-Fiction Books Worth Re-Reading
Books are a wonderful way to enhance learning, understand life and provide us with expert guidance. Reading non-fiction is helpful as it transforms a reader's perspective and offers new thought patterns. These books can take you on a journey and give inspiration for dreams and a positive outlook on life. Let's discover these 9 amazing non-fiction books worth … [Read more...] about 9 Best Non-Fiction Books Worth Re-Reading
Nonfiction Book Publishing is Led by Men
In the majority of bookstores, you’ll find that nonfiction shelves are dominated by men. The Women’s Prize for Nonfiction hopes to change that. “Nonfiction is still perceived to some extent as a man’s game,” said British historian Suzannah Lipscomb. The judges announced a list of 16 contenders for the 30,000 pound ($38,000) award on Thursday. An offshoot of the … [Read more...] about Nonfiction Book Publishing is Led by Men
eBook Review: Four Boots One Journey by Jeff Alt
Verdict: 5 Stars This is a book entirely about love: love between spouses, love between siblings, love for nature and the land. When the author's wife lost her brother to suicide, he had no way of bringing her out of her pain other than through the thing he loved, hiking. Having just completed the 2000-mile Appalachian Trail himself, he turned around and lured his wife on a … [Read more...] about eBook Review: Four Boots One Journey by Jeff Alt
Kindle Singles Submissions Open to New and Established Authors
One factor that makes Amazon a powerhouse in both book selling and publishing is its “something for everyone” mindset. With a number of genre-driven imprints in its traditional Amazon Publishing wing, as well as the KDP platform for digital and self-published works, the retailer-turned-publisher is making book distribution available to all. The Kindle Singles program, which … [Read more...] about Kindle Singles Submissions Open to New and Established Authors
HMH’s Distribution Partner for Teens, Zest Books
One of the greatest things about BookExpo is getting to discover all the new programs, features, upgrades, and offerings, especially from some of the biggest names in the book business. At this year’s event, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt brought along some titles from Zest Books, a new distribution partner that publishes non-fiction for teens. Wait. Non-fiction? As in, no … [Read more...] about HMH’s Distribution Partner for Teens, Zest Books