From the Weekly Book Newsletter17th Mar 2010, No. 1923     Archives

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Authors on tour

 March Patrick Ness, Walker Books (Monsters of Men)Xinran, Random House NZ (Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother) NZ onlyDavid Finkel, Scribe (The Good Soldiers)Cristovao Tezza, Scribe (Th...
Published: 15/03/2010

'Genova' DVD giveaway

Thanks to Madman Entertainment the Weekly Book Newsletter is giving away five copies of the recent release, Genova, starring Colin Firth.  ‘A haunting, eerie journey to a place where souls ...
Published: 15/03/2010

Giveaway for subscribers--'Genova' on DVD

Thanks to Madman Entertainment the Weekly Book Newsletter is giving away five copies of the recent release, Genova, starring Colin Firth.  ‘A haunting, eerie journey to a place where souls ...
Published: 17/03/2010

Inside the current issue: Sleepers does it again

With one of their first titles taking out last year's Age book of the year award (Things We Didn't See Coming, Steven Amsterdam), and The Danger Game (Kalinda Ashton) and Sold (Brendan Gullifer) recei...
Published: 17/03/2010

'Range and diversity': Miles Franklin 2010 longlist announced

The titles longlisted for this year's Miles Franklin Literary Award have been announced.  The longlisted titles are:  Lovesong (Alex Miller, A&U)The Bath Fugues (Brian Castro, Giramondo ...
Published: 17/03/2010

'Siddon Rock' regional 'best first book' CWP winner

Siddon Rock by Australian author Glenda Guest (Vintage) was announced on Thursday 11 March as the winner of the South East Asia and Pacific region of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Boo...
Published: 17/03/2010

'The China Garden' wins 2010 Barbara Jefferis Award

The China Garden by Kristina Olsson (UQP) is the winner of this year's Barbara Jefferis Award. The award, administered by the Australian Society of Authors (ASA), is for ‘the best novel wri...
Published: 17/03/2010
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Jobs

Merchandiser, Melbourne

We currently have an opportunity for a merchandiser to join Lonely Planet. Based in the Melbourne metropolitan area, this role is offered as part-time (20 hours per week), 12 month contract position, ...

CEO, Melbourne

 The Australian Booksellers Association (ABA) is seeking a CEO to take them into the next decade. The ABA is the peak body for Australian booksellers representing all aspects of bookselling ...

Buyer/Marketing Manager, Rosebery NSW

We are looking for an experienced book buyer for our busy retail book stores. The sucessful applicant will be responsible for all purchasing, co-ordinating our marketing efforts, managing our loyalty ...
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Classifieds

B Format of 'The Next 100 Years' now available

The B format of The Next 100 Years: A Forecast for the 21st Century, by George Friedman, is now available. Booksellers, please order the B format, as the C format will not be reprinted. The Next ...

Black Inc. congratulates Patrick Allington for 'Figurehead', longlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award

Black Inc. congratulates Patrick Allington, whose debut novel, Figurehead, has been longlisted for the 2010 Miles Franklin Literary Award.'Original in conception and dauntless in execution' – Au...

Macmillan Education price increase

Macmillan Education English language teaching, and primary and secondary textbook price rises come into effect on 1 April, 2010.  To obtain an updated price list email Macmillan customer services...
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MOves / Personnel Changes

Promotions at Simon & Schuster Australia

Kate Cubitt has been promoted to head of sales and Lucy Barrett been promoted to national account manager. Anabel Pandiella has been promoted to the role of head of marketing and publicity. Claire La ...
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Notices

Society of Editors (Vic) dinner meeting

Wednesday 24 March  Society of Editors (Vic) dinner meeting with Mark Dapin on his 20 years in publishing, from typesetter to editor-in-chief.  6.30pm for 7pm, Lanai Bar, 113 Queen St (cnr L...

APA Professional Development & Training

An Introduction to Australian Book Publishing - the unique industry seminar 28 April (Melbourne) and 30 April (Sydney) with industry experienced colleagues in the hot seats. Perfect as an induction/we...
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Top 15 Bestsellers

Week ending Sat. 06 Mar 2010

1 The Silent Sea
Clive Cussler, Michael Joseph
$32.95, ISBN 9780718155865
2 Tuscan Rose
Belinda Alexandra, HarperCollins
$32.99, ISBN 9780732281328
3 The Girl Who Played with Fire
Stieg Larsson, Quercus
$24.95, ISBN 9781906694180
4 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Stieg Larsson, Quercus
$24.95, ISBN 9781847245458
5 The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest
Stieg Larsson, Maclehose
$32.95, ISBN 9781906694173
6 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Film Tie In)
Stieg Larsson, Quercus
$24.95, ISBN 9781849163828
7 Skulduggery Pleasant
Derek Landy, HarperCollins
$19.99, ISBN 9780007325955
8 Hell Gate
Linda Fairstein, Hachette
$32.99, ISBN 9781408700822
9 Dragon Haven
Robin Hobb, HarperVoyager
$32.99, ISBN 9780007346516
10 Dear John
Nicholas Sparks, Hachette
$22.99, ISBN 9780751541885

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