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Industry Veteran’s Faith Journey Leads to New Role at CBPA By Cindy Crosby - 01/29/2009
For Cliff Knighten, recently named the new full-time executive director of the Catholic Book Publishers Association (CBPA), the position is not just a job. More
Sentinel Kills Sanford Book By Rachel Deahl - 07/02/2009
South Carolina governor Mark Sanford, whose extramarital affair, after becoming front page news, has threatened his political career (and his marriage), has also now lost his book deal.
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Barnes & Noble.com Launches Bookstore iPhone App By Lynn Andriani - 06/29/2009
Users can purchase items, view B&N Recommends lists, watch video interviews with authors and access other features of BN.com.
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Obituary: H.B. Gilmour 06/29/2009
H.B. Gilmour, a veteran publishing professional and bestselling author, died Sunday, June 21, at her home in Cornwallville, N.Y. She was 69. Gilmour’s first publishing job was at E.P. Dutton, and in 1964 she joined Bantam Books as an assistant to the publisher in Oscar Dystel’s office. She joined Scholastic in 1992 before leaving in 1995 to write.
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New Company Buys Gareth Stevens By Jim Milliot - 06/25/2009
Roger Rosen, owner of Rosen Publishing, has teamed with Gary Spears to acquire Gareth Stevens Publishing from Reader's Digest. Spears, who was a co-founder of Stevens 25 years ago, will be president.
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Notes From the Bookroom Marc Schultz, Associate Reviews Editor, July 30, 2007 New King on the Block
The end of a beloved book series can be difficult. I know the Harry Potter crowd must... More
