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"Under the Paper Moon" by Shaina Steinberg is a fast-paced debut novel that combines romance and action. Set in 1948 Los Angeles, the story follows Evelyn Bishop, a former spy who becomes a private eye. When her first client's husband is found dead, Evelyn teams up with a fellow spy from her past to investigate the murder. The plot unfolds predictably but is executed with flair and wit. Steinberg's background in screenwriting shines through in the narrative. Overall, "Under the Paper Moon" is an enjoyable read that will leave readers eager for more from the author. [Extracted from the article]

"My Body Is Paper" is a collection of unpublished stories and poems by Gil Cuadros, an author known for his work on queer Chicano experiences during the AIDS epidemic. The book explores themes of mortality, sin, and spirituality. The stories and poems touch on topics such as suicide, shame, caretaking, and queer futurity. The collection serves as a tribute to Cuadros, who passed away prematurely. [Extracted from the article]

"Threads of Treasure: How to Make, Mend, and Find Meaning Through Thread" by Sara Barnes is a reflective guide to embroidery that features open-ended projects and profiles of fabric artists. The book showcases embroiderers who incorporate found items into their work, artists who use needlework to mend clothes and celebrate existing possessions, and those who create daily installments of thread art. The book includes three projects that provide conceptual guidance rather than step-by-step instructions, allowing crafters to explore their creativity. With profiles, photos, and inspiring work, this book offers a refreshing approach to embroidery for those seeking more freedom in their craft. [Extracted from the article]

"We all need to be flexible in ways we have not been in the past", Fetherston said, stressing the current need to plan printing projects well in advance. Event Summary Sponsored by Westchester Publishing Services The publishing industry faces continuing supply chain issues and paper shortages, while another set of challenges has appeared in early 2022, in the form of employee resignations and work-life balance issues. The paper shortage has been made more severe this year than in 2020 and 2021 because most printers and paper merchants have used up their paper reserves, Fetherston said. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the state of print-manufacturing business in Hong Kong, China amid worldwide decrease in unit sales of print books as of July 24, 2023. Topics include disruptions in supply chains due to high paper prices, shifting business patterns of the print manufacturing with low investment expenditures, and downsizing of printing facilities due to rising labor costs.

The article focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chains of children's publishers. Topics discussed include role of the paper mills in the publishing industry; views of Jackie Engel, deputy publisher of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on physical sales materials; and decline in online sales in 2022.

A list of the adult bestsellers from August 8-14, 2021 is presented, including "Billy Summers" by Stephen King, "The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave, and "The Paper Palace" by Miranda Cowley Heller.

Sara B. Franklin, a doctoral student at NYU's food studies program, recounts her friendship and collaboration with Judith Jones, a legendary editor at Knopf. Franklin conducted interviews with Jones over six months, resulting in an oral history project supported by the Julia Child Foundation. Inspired by their conversations and friendship, Franklin wrote a biography titled "The Editor: How Publishing Legend Judith Jones Shaped Culture in America." The book draws on Jones's personal papers, interviews with publishing icons, and Franklin's oral history. Franklin highlights Jones's significant contributions to both the literary and culinary landscapes of postwar America. [Extracted from the article]

"The Squish" is a children's picture book by Breanna Carzoo that tells the story of a sandcastle protagonist who faces a series of challenges and indignities after being stomped on by one of its creators. Despite its efforts to rebuild itself, the sandcastle is repeatedly destroyed by various forces. However, when it encounters another sand creation that has also been squished, the sandcastle realizes that they are not alone in their struggles. With the help of engineering-minded sand crabs, the two sandpiles come together to form a dual-towered castle, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and resilience. The book features visually engaging cut-paper collage illustrations and is suitable for children aged 4-8. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses supply chain disruption due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Topics discussed including the major challenges affecting print manufacturers in Hong Kong and China—logistics logjams and higher paper prices; conflict between Russia and Ukraine impacted the supply chain, disrupted global trade, and brought about rising inflation; and lockdowns owing to China's zero-Covid policy have caused uncertainties and disruptions to the economy and business operations.

In this article, booksellers discuss comics' resurgence in 2021 and how strong sales were hindered by supply chain issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It mentions that packaging elements for single issues of serialized comics, such as bags and boards designed for floppy comics to protect each in a slipcase supported by a cardboard insert were in short supply.

"Planes Flying over a Monster: Essays" by Daniel Saldaña París is a collection of essays that explores the author's relationship between place and identity. The essays reflect on the author's experiences in different cities, including Mexico City and Madrid, and delve into themes of self-discovery, alcoholism, and the challenges of being a writer. With a perceptive and compassionate eye, París examines the complexities of belonging and the process of recording one's self on paper. This thought-provoking collection offers readers a unique perspective on the intersections of personal and geographical identity. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Publishers Weekly provides a review of the book "Settle the Score" by Kris Ripper. The story follows Des, a former journalist, and Orion, a pro soccer player. Des had previously outed Orion in a college paper, causing him to go into hiding. When Des is tasked with signing Orion for a marketing campaign, he travels to Orion's cabin, but is met with hostility. However, when they become trapped together due to a snowstorm, they must work through their issues. The review praises Ripper's character development and narrative voice, making it an enjoyable read. [Extracted from the article]

"One Icy Night: 30th Anniversary of the '94 Delta Ice Storm Edition" by W.A. Pepper is a heart-stopping thriller set during a history-making ice storm in the Mississippi Delta. The protagonist, Ruth "Rook" Kellum, finds herself running for her life after making a series of bad choices. The story is fast-paced and suspenseful, with every character Rook encounters being suspicious in some way. The author, drawing from his own experiences during the real-life Delta Ice Storm in 1994, effectively portrays the chilling sense of terror caused by the storm. This book is recommended for fans of Last Night by Luanne Rice and Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney. [Extracted from the article]

NEWSKazu Kibuishi launched his middle grade graphic novel series, Amulet, in 2008, and it’s since sold more than two million print copies. The series, which follows the adventures of a girl tasked with saving a magical world, concludes with the ninth volume, Waverider. The trade paper edition is the #6 book in the country; the hardcover is #24 on our children’s fiction list.TOP 10 OVERALLPHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

NEWSAfter a string of STEM rom-coms beginning with 2021’s The Love Hypothesis, followed by an advance into YA with Check & Mate, Ali Hazelwood makes another shift with Bride, a “funny and thoughtful urban fantasy romance,” per our review. “It’s a new subgenre for Hazelwood, and she navigates it well, slowly teasing out the sweet and spicy supernatural romance.” It’s #3 on our hardcover fiction list (#5 in the country) and #5 on our trade paper list. Together, the two formats sold nearly 51K print copies, marking Hazelwood’s best debut week to date.PHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

NEWSTHE WOMENKristin Hannah #1 Hardcover Fiction, #1 overall “Hannah’s emotionally charged page-turner centers on a young nurse whose life is changed by the Vietnam War,” according to our review. “Fans of women’s historicals will enjoy this magnetic wartime story.”IF ONLY I HAD TOLD HERLaura Nowlin #1 Children’s Fiction, #2 overall This is a companion novel to Nowlin’s 2013 debut, the YA romance If He Had Been with Me, Me which went from modest backlist seller to BookTok phenomenon a decade after its release. The 2019 trade paper edition has sold more than 883K print copies.PHOTO (COLOR)PHOTO (COLOR) [Extracted from the article]

The article presents an interview with Kate Edwards, executive director of the ACP at Canada's organization for domestic presses. Topics include paper shortages and rising production costs, competition for press time, and ongoing supply chain disruptions; and focusing on other areas of the business or association priorities like advocacy.

The article informs that children's book buyers are facing supply chain disruptions as shortage of papers cause printing delays, along with increased shipping costs and other delivery issues. Meghan Goel, children's book buyer at BookPeople in Austin, Texas, ordered more books last fall than ever before as children's inventory is a spike in online preorders that began at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. INSET: Supply Chain Issues Hit Sidelines, Too.

The article discusses the transition of leadership at the New York Times Book Review, with Gilbert Cruz taking over as editor. Cruz aims to solidify the Book Review as the flagship of the paper's books coverage, increase digital readership, streamline coverage, and introduce new features. The challenge is to redefine the role of the Book Review in the current publishing landscape, where books coverage has been reduced in many newspapers and digital platforms hold significant influence.

The article reports on an increase in the online sales of independent publishers and how presses played to their strengths and found growth in 2021 during COVID-19 pandemic. It mentions views of Tom Helleberg, publisher at Seattle-based Mountaineers Books, on the overseas freight delays and printers declining jobs due to the paper shortage.

The article informs that integrated sales and operations planning can help publishers deal with manufacturing and distribution issue. It mentions supply chain whiplash effect can be addressed only by building a closer relationship among all supply chain participants, especially publishers, printers, paper mills, and transportation companies.

The article focuses on Scribd, a digital subscription reading and listening platform, that offers a vast library of content, including e-books, magazines, academic papers, and original documents. Topics include it started commissioning original works with Mueller's War by Garrett Graff; the focus had been on nonfiction but it had also published nonfictions; and it is experimenting with releasing more and more titles through third-party distribution.

Warwick's, a 128-year-old bookstore in La Jolla, California, has been named Bookstore of the Year. The store is beloved by its community and serves as an anchor business for the village. Warwick's hosts vibrant literary events, including book signings and readings with both local and nationally/internationally known authors. The store's longevity and community loyalty have made it a cherished destination for generations of customers. [Extracted from the article]

"Life Plans on Dive Bar Napkins: A Guide for Traveling Recklessly, Living Stupidly" by Paul Manser is a compact debut that combines concise storytelling with tales of adventure traveling across the world. The book features 33 chapters, each offering stories of adventure from various countries, including Japan, Indonesia, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, Norway, and the U.S. Manser's writing style is self-revealing and polished, with vivid descriptions and bursts of wit. The book is a triumph of travelogue and design, offering surprising and exciting stories that hold the reader's attention. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the "Origami Orchids Kit: 20 Beautiful Die-Cut Paper Models" along with note card sets including Psychedelic Patterns and Marbled Patterns from Tuttle Publishing.

The article offers tips on using abandoned projects to fertilize new ones. It mentions that keeping a digital or physical creative compost heap connected to ongoing writing projects can also be a helpful strategy. It also mentions about digitizing the scraps of memories, quotes written on paper, trinkets from quarter machines.

The article offers information on the "Publishing Industry Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities," webinar presented by periodical with support from Westchester Publishing Services on October 6, 2021. Topics discussed include discussion by Matt Baehr, executive director of the Book Manufacturers' Institute (BMI), on paper manufacturers and printers; increase in employee wages and the shortage of truck drivers; and automation for long-term solution to manufacturing delays.

The article discusses several deals related to the transfer of publishing rights. Topics discussed include purchase of the U.S. rights to Tina Brown's "The Palace Papers," by Gillian Blake, purchase of Olivie Blake's "The Atlas Six," which is self-published by Tor in a U.S. rights agreement and purchase of world rights to "The Cloisters" by Katy Hays by Atria Books.

A list of the adult bestsellers in the U.S. from July 4-10, 2021 is presented, including "Nine Lives" by Danielle Steel, "The Paper Palace" by Miranda Cowley Heller, and "Falling" by T. J. Newman.

A list of the Apple Books bestsellers from July 5-11, 2021 is presented, including "The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura Dave, "The Paper Palace" by Miranda Cowley Heller, and "Nine Lives" by Danielle Steel.