US Libraries Faced Up to Challenges in 2017
One thing Trump has done for members of the library community is to focus them; the challenge for 2018 will be to retain that focus
How Conyers Exit Impacts Copyright Reform Efforts
A retirement in Congress may mean an end to chances for copyright reform any time soon.
Black Friday Blues for Books
Despite sales flagging over the holiday week, it’s not all bad news for books
National Book Awards Has High Watt Star Power
The 68th National Book Awards were held Wednesday at Cipriani New York; the parade of glitterati included actress Anne Hathaway and former President Bill Clinton—now one of a family of three bestselling authors.
Libraries Winners On Election Day
Of 37 library-related ballot measures in 16 states, 27 were passed, including a $125 million New Jersey Library Construction Bond
Publishing’s Women Losing The Numbers Game
Women in book publishing are in more of the jobs than ever but occupy fewer than half the managerial positions.
Book Business Women Say #MeToo
Executives, editors and salespeople have endured everything from harassment to assault.
Among 2017’s Best A Memoir of Caste
“It’s a rare feat when a personal story clearly elucidates hotly-contested political battles. Gidla’s deep generosity of spirit is evident on every page.”
A Politicized Frankfurt Raises Questions
This year, Germany is a bit on edge politically, and it should surprise no one that protest came to the Frankfurt Book Fair.
At Global Frankfurt, Publishing Is Local, Political
In 1989, the last time French authors and publishers were Guest of Honor at Frankfurt Book Fair the Berlin Wall still stood. Yet in 2017, along the miles of aisles across multiple trade show complexes, a visitor could almost believe that the generation since had not witnessed much technological change.