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Caitlyn Jenner Sells Memoir to Grand Central
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Oxford Lit Fest
Responds to Outcry: Following Philip Pullman's resignation and
subsequent outcry, event organizers are considering paying author fees.
Penguin Drops
Degree Requirement: In an attempt to increase diversity in
publishing, Penguin Random House employment candidates will no longer need a
university degree.
Top Publishing
Trends for 2016: Check out the industry issues to watch for in
2016 and how you can make the most of them.
'Happy Slaves'
Book Pulled: Scholastic Press pulled the children's book from
distribution because it "may give a false impression of the reality of the
lives of slaves."
Missing Hong
Kong Bookseller in China: Chinese officials confirmed that one
of the missing booksellers from Hong Kong, Lee Bo, is on the mainland.
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