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Top authors turn out for Ally Pally's first ever book fest

North London Book Fest featured various authors and activities for all ages and genres.

First-ever literary festival at Alexandra Palace attracted sell-out events and positive feedback. [ more ]

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Brooklyn

The 17th National Black Writers Conference Returns to Medgar Evers March 20 - 23

The 17th annual National Black Writers Conference will take place from March 20-23, 2024 at Medgar Evers College in Crown Heights.

The conference will explore the theme 'All That We Carry: Where Do We Go From Here?' based on the book 'All That She Carried, The Journey of Ashley's Sack, A Black Family Keepsake' by Tiya Miles. [ more ]

Funcheap

10th Anniversary Bay Area Book Festival: Writer's Day (Berkeley)

The 10th Anniversary Bay Area Book Festival will be held in two parts: Family Day at the Berkeley Public Library on May 4, 2024, and the full festival on June 1 & 2, 2024 in Downtown Berkeley.

The festival plans to hold the 2024 event in person, but some events may also be available via livestream. There are currently no plans to have fully virtual events. [ more ]

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Nature

4 days ago

Imprinting of serum neutralizing antibodies by Wuhan-1 mRNA vaccines - Nature

The article details the authors and their respective affiliations, focusing on researchers from prominent institutions like Washington University School of Medicine and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. [ more ]

Nature

4 days ago

Publisher Correction: Ghost roads and the destruction of Asia-Pacific tropical forests - Nature

The authors highlighted in the article conducted research on environmental sustainability in different locations and institutions. [ more ]

Nature

Author Correction: Targeting DCAF5 suppresses SMARCB1-mutant cancer by stabilizing SWI/SNF - Nature

The study highlights the collaboration between different departments and institutions in conducting research. [ more ]

Nature

France news

Author Correction: Controlling the helicity of light by electrical magnetization switching - Nature

The article lists authors and their affiliations involved in a research project. [ more ]

Nature

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Boston

Editorial Expression of Concern: p63 and p73 are required for p53-dependent apoptosis in response to DNA damage - Nature

Diverse affiliations of the authors in reputable institutions

Corresponding author is Tyler Jacks [ more ]

research-collaboration

Nature

5 days ago

Author Correction: Magneto-optics in a van der Waals magnet tuned by self-hybridized polaritons - Nature

Authors Florian Dirnberger and Jiamin Quan contributed equally. [ more ]

Nature

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Data science

Selenium alloyed tellurium oxide for amorphous p-channel transistors - Nature

Authors are from diverse institutions in China, Korea, and the USA.

Corresponding authors are specified for communication. [ more ]

publishing

The Penny Hoarder

Graphic design

Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing Your Book Vs. Traditional Publishing

Authors have various publishing options - traditional publishing or self-publishing through platforms like Amazon. [ more ]

The New Yorker

A Memoirist Who Told Everything and Repented Nothing

Diana Athill published nine memoirs chronicling her long life, from her English childhood to her elderly years.

Athill, a renowned editor, co-founded a publishing house and worked with authors like Philip Roth and John Updike. [ more ]

Nytimes

The Barefoot Memoirist: Ina Garten Takes Her Story to a New Publisher

Ina Garten has switched publishers for her upcoming memoir

The memoir will now be published by Crown, an imprint of Penguin Random House [ more ]

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north-london-book-fest

Secret London

A Brand New Literary Festival Is Coming To North London Next Month

The North London Book Fest at Alexandra Palace is the first literary festival of its kind at the historic venue

The event will feature talks, readings, panel discussions, signings, workshops, and a diverse lineup of authors for all ages. [ more ]

www.hamhigh.co.uk

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Lemony Snicket and Michael Rosen lined up for new North London lit fest

The North London Book Fest at Alexandra Palace features a diverse lineup of authors and activities.

The festival includes readings, discussions, book signings, workshops, and performances by emerging artists. [ more ]

Nature

1 week ago

Chicago

A secondary atmosphere on the rocky Exoplanet 55 Cancri e - Nature

The article lists the authors and their affiliations for a research paper. [ more ]

Nature

1 week ago

Editorial Expression of Concern: Leptin stimulates fatty-acid oxidation by activating AMP-activated protein kinase - Nature

Researchers and their affiliations are provided in scientific articles for transparency and credibility. [ more ]

Nature

6 days ago

Publisher Correction: Network-level encoding of local neurotransmitters in cortical astrocytes - Nature

The article lists authors and their respective affiliations, including the department, university, and country. [ more ]

Nature

1 week ago

Rhizobia-diatom symbiosis fixes missing nitrogen in the ocean - Nature

The article provides details about the authors and their present addresses for reference in academic and professional contexts. [ more ]

Nature

Author Correction: Stepwise activation of a metabotropic glutamate receptor - Nature

The article provides author information and affiliations for the research study. [ more ]

Nature

3 weeks ago

Structures of human T cell receptor-CD3 complex - Nature

Corresponding authors for further communication are Qiang Su and Qiang Zhou. [ more ]

www.npr.org

AI is contentious among authors. So why are some feeding it their own writing?

Authors have varying perspectives on AI use in the creative process, with concerns about copyright and experimentation leading to new insights about creativity. [ more ]

San Francisco Business Times

Nvidia, Databricks sued by authors over the unapproved use of copyrighted material in training AI - San Francisco Business Times

Nvidia Inc. sued for using copyrighted books in AI training

Authors seek unspecified damages for copyright infringement [ more ]

Theregister

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Authors file copyright lawsuit to torpedo Nvidia's NeMo

Nvidia faces a lawsuit for allegedly using copyrighted works in training AI models.

Authors claim their books were utilized without permission in Nvidia's AI model training. [ more ]

Practical Ecommerce

Marketing

10 Leading Books Authors for Ecommerce and Marketing

To simplify the search for ecommerce books, here are 10 veteran authors for success. [ more ]

PublishersWeekly.com

3 weeks ago

2024 Los Angeles Times Book Festival in Photos

Over 550 writers, celebrities, and storytellers came together at the LA Times Book Festival sharing a wide range of books, from picture books to young adult novels. [ more ]

PublishersWeekly.com

PR Vet Lena Little Launches Eponymous Firm

Experienced professional Lena Little launches independent PR firm focused on authors and books.

Little's impressive background includes working with renowned publishers and authors in the industry. [ more ]

PublishersWeekly.com

As London Book Fair Opens, Morrow Signs Scobie and Benway's 'Royal' Collaboration

The book 'Royal Spin' by Omid Scobie and Robin Benway is a major acquisition by William Morrow.

The authors, Scobie and Benway, have strong backgrounds in writing and have been published in multiple languages. [ more ]

PublishersWeekly.com

In Conversation: ND Stevenson and Sara Varon

Two graphic novels, Nimona and Robot Dreams, have film adaptations nominated for Oscars in the Animated Feature category.

The authors, ND Stevenson and Sara Varon, discuss the surprises and journeys of their books becoming movies. [ more ]

time.com

Here Are the 13 Books You Should Read in February

The most exciting new books coming in February are easy to love and hard to put down.

Notable authors like Sloane Crosley, Tommy Orange, and Leslie Jamison return with releases that are considered some of the most anticipated of the year. [ more ]

Public Books

Life inside the Fiction Factory: Dan Sinykin on Conglomerate Publishing

Changes in the publishing industry shape the books readers have access to

The traditional narrative of authors driving trends in publishing is not accurate [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

3 weeks ago

Los Angeles

Photos: Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books offers diverse genres, authors, and interactive experiences for all ages. [ more ]

Nature

Business intelligence

Impacts of remote work on vehicle miles traveled and transit ridership in the USA - Nature Cities

Y.Z. and S.W. made significant contributions to the study's methodology and formal analysis.

J.A. and J.Z. were involved in result interpretation, supervision, project administration, and funding acquisition. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

SF LGBT

Lit Snax 3.21.24 - San Francisco Bay Times

Diverse representation in LGBTQ literature

Exploration of LGBTQ themes in different time periods [ more ]

Epicurious

Cooking

10 Baking and Dessert Books We're Excited for This Spring

New dessert and bread baking books released this spring feature recipes from favorite authors.

Recipes range from simple pleasures to advanced creations, with a focus on sharing with friends and family. [ more ]

BKReader

Podcast

Macon Library Podcast Celebrates Bed-Stuy's Creative Pulse

Bed-Stuy Tea is a podcast created by librarians in Bedford Stuyvesant to highlight the community's rich culture and give recognition to local residents.

The podcast features interviews with local authors, illustrators, and business owners, showcasing their contributions to the neighborhood.

Bed-Stuy Tea serves as a platform for residents to share their narratives and contribute to the collective story of Bed Stuy and Brooklyn. [ more ]

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UK news

Queen Camilla hosts literary event following King Charles's surgery

Queen Camilla celebrated the 100th anniversary of Queen Mary's Dolls' House with renowned authors and praised them for their contributions.

The doll's house features a library from the 1920s, but the 20 new manuscripts updated the collection with works from contemporary authors. [ more ]

PublishersWeekly.com

4 months ago

Libro.fm Partners with Authors to Raise Funds for Binc

Libro.fm has partnered with Ann Patchett, Jason Reynolds, and Eriq La Salle.

From January 23-25, 100% of proceeds from specific book purchases will go to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation. [ more ]

BOOK RIOT

4 months ago

Write Who You Know: The Best (and Worst) Times Authors Put Themselves in Their Stories

Authors often draw on their own experiences, but assuming that a protagonist is an author's alter-ego can be reductive.

Some authors include self-insert characters in their works, either as cameos or as significant roles in the story.

The best author-insert characters are self-deprecating and show that the author can laugh at themselves. [ more ]

Eater

5 months ago

The Sweetest Way to Celebrate a Book Is by Putting It on a Cake

Authors find a secondary satisfaction in seeing and eating a cake version of their book cover.

Book cover cakes have become a popular form of promotion in the publishing industry. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

5 months ago

Camilla told she makes reading sexy' as she hosts Booker Prize authors

Queen Camilla praised for making reading sexy and encouraging others to read.

The Queen welcomed the Booker Prize Foundation to her home and will present the trophy at the ceremony. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

5 months ago

Paul Murray and Fern Brady shortlisted for inaugural Nero awards

Paul Murray, Eleanor Catton, and Fern Brady are among the authors shortlisted for the inaugural Nero book awards.

The winners of each category will be announced in January, with the overall winner of the Nero Gold prize announced in February.

The shortlist includes a mix of established authors and debut novelists from Ireland and the UK. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

6 months ago