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Russovoir’s LGBTQ novel ‘Byron: The One Lung Filipinomenon’ was named a Distinguished Favorite in the 2026 NYC Big Book Award.

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Monty McCoy, founder and principal of McCoy Ven. LLC, contributed a chapter to a new anthology about the value businesses create beyond revenue and scale.

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BookExpo365 has introduced an AI-powered platform aimed at helping authors and publishers keep books discoverable after launch day. The system combines Virtual Book Booths, AI Digital Twins, matchmaking, recommendations and video tools, with a…

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Author Q. R. Smith has released P.S.: The Ripper Lives On, a fantasy novel set against a Whitechapel Ripper backdrop but quickly moving into gods, hidden realms and rival powers.

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Vibrant Publishers has expanded its self-learning catalog with three books covering C programming, Six Sigma, and emotional intelligence.

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Robin Carole has published “A Christmas Miracle with a Dash of Cumin,” a nonfiction children’s book centered on a Christmas-season accident, a cat’s recovery and themes of faith, compassion and animal care.

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Influential Women is featuring Michelle A. Laliberte, an Akron-based author and publisher who has spent nearly four decades translating environmental health experience into books, videos, and educational tools for families.

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Lynn Slaughter’s mystery novel Death in the End Zone won the 2026 NYC Big Book Award in the Mystery category.

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Scott Hanson’s new book, published by Forbes Books, breaks down the exit process for owners weighing a sale, partnership or succession plan.

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Sean Murry’s THROUGH THE PURPLE FOREST uses fantasy, humor, and heartfelt storytelling to help young readers confront fear, illness, and uncertainty through a story centered on courage and friendship.

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The NYC Big Book Award announced its 2026 winners and distinguished favorites, marking the program’s 10th anniversary and recognizing 163 subcategory winners across 15 major categories.

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Mike Wysocki’s Careers By the People: Candid Career Advice from 101 Experienced Professionals was named a Distinguished Favorite in the NYC Big Book Award’s Career category.

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Diana Louise Webb’s “A Twisted Crucible: The Riddle of the Ruined Soul” won the Thriller category in the 2026 NYC Big Book Award competition.

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Texicon Förlag is inviting media to book interviews with four authors at the 2026 Gothenburg Book Fair, including Annika Ortmark Lind and three children’s book writers.

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Kurt Glasgow released THE CREATION: Story of the Gods on October 20 as a follow-up to Remembering Oneness.

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The heavy-duty book stapler market is projected to grow from $1.21 billion in 2026 to $1.65 billion by 2030, driven by hybrid document workflows, education demand and corporate paperwork.

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Kuwaiti writer Ahmed A. Al-Ameri has announced his debut novel, The Rift, Part One: The Door That Swallowed the World, with a release date and availability to be shared soon.

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The NYC Big Book Award named L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 42 the winner in its Anthology category, recognizing 12 original speculative fiction stories and illustrations by emerging writers and artists.

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Christiane Scarpino’s memoir Missing Pieces won the NYC Big Book Award in New New Nonfiction (First time published), giving new visibility to a survivor account of the 1977 Mobil Oil Building bombing in New York City. The recognition spotlights a…

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L. A. Tramwell’s young adult novel, Gretna Can’t Get Any Greener, was named a Distinguished Favorite in the Teen category by the NYC Big Book Award.