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Readers Borrow Record Number of eBooks and Audiobooks from the Library in 2016
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 10, 2017


CLEVELAND, OH - The trend in digital reading continued its uninterrupted growth in 2016 as a record number of readers turned to their local library and school to enjoy eBooks and audiobooks. According to OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools, readers borrowed 196 million digital books, an increase of 21 percent over 2015. Of the 678 million visits to library and school websites, readers borrowed more eBooks (+16%) and audiobooks (+34%) from their local and school libraries' digital catalog compared to last year.

A TIME TO KILL Will Return for Extended Run This January at Theatre 68
by BWW News Desk - Dec 27, 2016


Ronnie Marmo and Theatre 68 are proud to bring back the incredibly successful West Coast Premiere production of 'A TIME TO KILL' - based on the Bestseller by John Grisham and adapted for the stage by Rupert Holmes.

Amazon Announces Best-Selling Books of 2016
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 7, 2016


(NASDAQ:AMZN) - Amazon today announced its best-selling books of 2016, best-selling Kids & Teens books of 2016, as well as the Most Gifted and Most Wished For books of the year-just in time for holiday gifting. The best-selling book of the year is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2, Special Rehearsal Edition Script by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany followed by When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is also the best-selling book in the Kids & Teens category and Diary of a Wimpy Kid # 11: Double Down by Jeff Kinney is number two. Rowling's bestseller also tops the lists for both the Most Gifted and Most Wished For book of the year, confirming that Harry Potter continues to be a favorite for readers across genres. The best-selling book lists are first editions published in 2016 comprising both print and Kindle purchases. To see the full top 100 list of Amazon's best-selling print and Kindle books of 2016, visit www.amazon.com/bestsellingbooks2016.

Books-A-Million Celebrates Black Friday with Deals and Discounts
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 23, 2016


In celebration of the year's busiest shopping weekend, Books-A-Million will make spirits bright with savings galore for elves of all ages! From popular children's books and top toys of the season to stocking stuffers and the year's bestsellers, the premier book retailer is overflowing with special savings for shoppers during Black Friday Weekend! All store locations will open by 7 a.m. on November 25, with select stores offering extra festive hours starting Thanksgiving evening.

Barnes & Noble Announces 2016 Holiday Lineup
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 16, 2016


Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS), the nation's largest retail bookseller and the leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced its holiday lineup of the very best gifts for everyone in the family this holiday season. Barnes & Noble stores nationwide have been specially curated to feature a selection of genres and themes to help customers discover the perfect gift for everyone on their shopping list. These categories include books in thoughtfully selected groupings such as 'The People Who Entertain Us,' 'Celebrated Chefs & Kitchens,' 'History Makers' and many more categories that make browsing Barnes & Noble's broad selection even easier this holiday season.

West Coast Premiere of John Grisham's Gripping Drama A TIME TO KILL Opens This Fall at Theatre 68's New Home
by BWW News Desk - Oct 15, 2016


Ronnie Marmo and Theatre 68 are proud to present the West Coast premiere of 'A TIME TO KILL' - Based on the Bestseller by John Grisham and adapted for the stage by Rupert Holmes. 

West Coast Premiere of John Grisham's Gripping Drama A TIME TO KILL to Open This Fall at Theatre 68's New Home
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 26, 2016


Ronnie Marmo and Theatre 68 have announced the extension of the the West Coast premiere of “A TIME TO KILL” – based on the bestseller by John Grisham and adapted for the stage by Rupert Holmes.

NY Times Best-Selling Author Elle Casey Ranks #3 Behind J.K. Rowling and James Patterson
by Christina Mancuso - Aug 26, 2016


NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ If you're looking for signs of change in the publishing industry, look no further than Elle Casey. This American author is currently owning the bestseller charts and building a fan base of voracious readers from her country home in the hills of France. Of the 40+ novels she's published in the past four years, all but five are self-published, and with her latest Montlake Romance release, her books hold 3 spots on Amazon's Top 20 Bestsellers list.

Domnica Radulescu Unveils New Novel COUNTRY OF RED AZALEAS
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2016


The reviews are in and COUNTRY OF RED AZALEAS, the new novel by internationally renowned author Domnica Radulescu is an artistic triumph.  

Ben Kelley Pens Legal Thriller COYLE'S FOLLY
by Matt Smith - Mar 7, 2016


A longtime board member of the Center for Auto Safety and a founder of the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University School of Law, Ben Kelley is a nationally known expert on auto safety policy.

Jason Robert Brown, Stephanie Block and More Set for PARADE Event at Museum of Jewish Heritage
by BWW News Desk - Feb 19, 2016


The creative team behind the Tony Award-winning PARADE, the much adored musical based on the trial of Leo Frank, discusses how history can inspire art. Accompanied by an ensemble of six performers and nine musicians, "An Evening on PARADE" will be on Monday, March 7, 7 P.M., at the Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust.

Penguin Random House eBook Titles Now Available
by Christina Mancuso - Feb 4, 2016


EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) has partnered with Penguin Random House to offer digital libraries the entire collection of Penguin Random House eBooks through EBSCO eBooks. Libraries can access 21,000 fiction and nonfiction e-book titles from prominent authors including John Grisham, Mindy Kaling, Paula Hawkins, Toni Morrison and Danielle Steel.

Earl Cooke Releases REDEMPTION OF A DARK HERO
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 11, 2016


INDIANAPOLIS- Author Earle Cooke has always been a fan of the renowned novelist John Grisham. He is also an avid mountaineer who has a place in his heart for the magnificent sights of the Teton Mountain ranges. In 'Redemption of A Dark Hero' (published by Xlibris) the author uses the beautiful scenery of the mountains and his fondness for John Grisham novels to create a riveting story of violence, love and redemption.

Legal Thriller THE REFORM ARTISTS, is Released
by Christina Mancuso - Jan 7, 2016


Author Jon Reisfeld has a lot to say about what's wrong with America's family law courts. But for now, he says he's content to let his new novel, The Reform Artists, do most of the talking.

Long Wharf Theatre Welcomes Benjamin Scheuer's THE LION Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Jan 6, 2016


Long Wharf Theatre presents, in conjunction with Eva Price, THE LION, written and performed by Benjamin Scheuer, directed by Sean Daniels, from tonight, January 6 through February 7, 2016. The play will take place on Stage II. The press opening will take place on January 13, 2016 at 7:30 pm.

Long Wharf Theatre to Welcome Benjamin Scheuer's THE LION This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 14, 2015


Long Wharf Theatre presents, in conjunction with Eva Price, THE LION, written and performed by Benjamin Scheuer, directed by Sean Daniels, from January 6 through February 7, 2016. The play will take place on Stage II. Tickets are $25-$85. The press opening will take place on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 7:30 pm.

Amazon Announces Best-Selling Books of 2015
by Christina Mancuso - Dec 9, 2015


(NASDAQ:AMZN)-Amazon today announced its best-selling books of 2015, along with the list of best-selling Kids & Teens books, the Most Gifted Books and the Most Wished For books-just in time for holiday gift-giving. The best-selling book of the year is Paula Hawkins' addictive page-turner, The Girl on the Train followed by Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian by E.L. James. Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book Ten: Old School, by the perennial favorite Jeff Kinney, is the best-selling Kids & Teens book and What Pet Should I Get? by Dr. Seuss is number two. Harper Lee's hotly anticipated second novel, Go Set a Watchman, was the Most Gifted Book of the year. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, was also the Most Wished For followed by Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale. The best-selling book lists take into account first editions published in 2015 and reflect paid print and Kindle editions. To see the full top 100 lists of Amazon's best-selling print and Kindle books of 2015, visit www.amazon.com/bestsellingbooks2015.

Bestselling, Award-Winning Author Paul Goldstein Launches SECRET JUSTICE
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 2, 2015


Ankerwycke will publish 'Secret Justice: A Novel' in January 2016. This exciting legal thriller derives its page-turning tension not from chase scenes or other action set pieces, but rather from the personal decisions of and internal debates endured by Justice Davenport as he considers his votes - one involving assisted suicide and a terminal patient's right to die, the other involving a severely disabled patient's ability to make a decision whether or not to donate a kidney to his dying identical twin brother and whether the state has a right to force the decision on him. The outcome of his decisions could alter Justice Davenport's life - and family - forever.

CBS THIS MORNING Celebrates 1,000th Broadcast Today
by TV News Desk - Oct 30, 2015


CBS THIS MORNING, network television's only morning newscast posting year-to-year growth in viewers, will mark its 1,000th broadcast today, Oct. 30 (7:00-9:00 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

CBS THIS MORNING to Celebrate 1,000th Broadcast, 10/30
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 28, 2015


CBS THIS MORNING, network television's only morning newscast posting year-to-year growth in viewers, will mark its 1,000th broadcast on Friday, Oct. 30 (7:00-9:00 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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