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Children’s Book Links: The latest from Daniel José Older; Jane Eyre in space; and is Nevermoor the next Harry Potter?

YA star Daniel José Older (Shadowshaper) on becoming the Star Wars franchise's go-to author. (Syfy Wire) New research from the University of Alberta and McGill University on teaching kids to read is critically important, even ... Read More »

October 31, 2017 | Filed under: Book links, Children's publishing

Book Links: Literary agency drops Bill O’Reilly; why David Lagercrantz won’t continue Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series

By Becky Robertson

Bill O'Reilly is dropped by his literary agency, William Morris Endeavor. (Business Insider) How Harvey Weinstein used his book imprint to exert influence. (The Hollywood Reporter) Clea DuVall joins cast for The Handmaid's Tale season 2. (Metro) David ... Read More »

October 30, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Unseen Proust letters to go online; AI writes terrifying horror

By Becky Robertson

Former New Republic literary editor Leon Wieseltier accused of sexual harassment. (BuzzFeed News) Former NFLer Colin Kaepernick signs $1 million (U.S.) book deal with Random House. (Mashable) MIT creates Shelley, an AI that writes horror fiction. (Newsweek) ... Read More »

October 26, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Why the Alias Grace adaptation was perfectly timed; Hunter S. Thompson series in the works

By Becky Robertson

Why the screen adaptation of Alias Grace came at the right time. (The New York Times) Get ready for a TV series about the life of writer Hunter S. Thompson. (Rolling Stone) Actor Griffin Dunne, director of the ... Read More »

October 25, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Famous authors tapped for Xerox story project; John McCain memoir coming in April

By Becky Robertson

Joyce Carol Oates, Roxane Gay, Jonathan Safran Foer among authors contributing to new fiction project from Xerox. (Publishing Perspectives) John McCain is publishing his memoir in April. (Los Angeles Times) Unseen, revealing Harper Lee letters ... Read More »

October 24, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Erasure popularity booming in Trump era; professors now embracing Wikipedia?

By Becky Robertson

Why the Trump era has been so conducive to the recent popularity of erasure poetry. (New Republic) How some professors are embracing students who use Wikipedia for their writing. (EdSurge) The University of New Hampshire ... Read More »

October 23, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: George Saunders wins Man Booker; J.K. Rowling is Europe’s highest-paid celebrity

By Becky Robertson

U.S. author George Saunders wins the 2017 Man Booker Prize for Lincoln in the Bardo. (BBC) Mystery of missing books at New Zealand library is solved. (Atlas Obscura) Florida school district orders sweeping book ban ... Read More »

October 19, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Nancy Drew reboot revived; Garfield’s Jim Davis joins the Marvel universe

By Becky Robertson

Cancelled proposed Nancy Drew reboot gets revived. (Variety) Garfield creator Jim Davis on board for new Marvel project. (Movieweb) Gord Downie's Secret Path concert to premiere on anniversary of Charlie Wenjack's death. (CBC) The Guardian names Arsenal ... Read More »

October 17, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: Reports of “alt-right” violence at Frankfurt Book Fair; Ontario town hosts 9,000 Harry Potter fans

By Becky Robertson

Political violence reported at Frankfurt Book Fair. (Melville House) Blyth, Ontario, hosted its Harry Potter–inspired Festival of Wizardry this weekend, but had to cancel the second day due to weather. (Mashable) Social media has spawned ... Read More »

October 16, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

Book Links: HarperCollins to publish Cher memoir; Hachette shutters Weinstein Books imprint

By Becky Robertson

HarperCollins to publish Cher memoir. (Publishers Weekly) Hachette Book Group closes Weinstein Books imprint following the film mogul's sexual assault scandal. (Deadline) Girls and The Book of Mormon actor Andrew Rannells is also releasing a memoir. (Entertainment Weekly) ... Read More »

October 12, 2017 | Filed under: Book links

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Children’s Book Links: The latest from Daniel José Older; Jane Eyre in space; and is Nevermoor the next Harry Potter?

Book Links: Literary agency drops Bill O’Reilly; why David Lagercrantz won’t continue Stieg Larsson’s Millennium series

Book Links: Unseen Proust letters to go online; AI writes terrifying horror

Book Links: Why the Alias Grace adaptation was perfectly timed; Hunter S. Thompson series in the works

Book Links: Famous authors tapped for Xerox story project; John McCain memoir coming in April

Book Links: Erasure popularity booming in Trump era; professors now embracing Wikipedia?

Book Links: George Saunders wins Man Booker; J.K. Rowling is Europe’s highest-paid celebrity

Book Links: Nancy Drew reboot revived; Garfield’s Jim Davis joins the Marvel universe

Book Links: Reports of “alt-right” violence at Frankfurt Book Fair; Ontario town hosts 9,000 Harry Potter fans

Book Links: HarperCollins to publish Cher memoir; Hachette shutters Weinstein Books imprint

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