The hottest Book launch Substack posts right now

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Tulubaikaporia

The Lifeboat • 470 implied HN points • 01 Mar 26
📚 Literature Book launch
  1. Tulubaikaporia centers on a village called Tulubaika that is literally vanishing, and the story frames saving it as a ritual that depends on people remembering and mythologizing the place.
  2. The novel is highly experimental and shapeshifts across genres, styles, and voices—twenty‑three episodes mix prose, poetry, essays, and absurdist comedy to probe place, time, memory, and hard-to-express emotions.
  3. The book is published now in multiple formats (including signed and special editions), and readers are invited to buy, share, review, and participate in the ritual of preserving Tulubaika by keeping its memory alive.

Program or Be Programmed - Launch Party

Rushkoff • 199 implied HN points • 17 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Book launch
  1. There is a book launch party happening in NYC on November 3, celebrating the updated edition of 'Program or Be Programmed.'
  2. The event includes a conversation about the impact of psychedelics and digital society's future.
  3. Attendance is free for a limited number of people who RSVP, and it will also be live-streamed for those who can't attend in person.

Preorder bonus for Field Notes for the Wilderness

Sarah Bessey's Field Notes • 1690 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Book launch
  1. The author is offering a preorder bonus for their new book, Field Notes for the Wilderness, which includes videos and endorsements.
  2. The author is trying a new approach for the book launch by making videos with their face and voice to engage their audience.
  3. Preorders are important for authors, as they demonstrate demand and can support marketing efforts for the book.
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Come say hell-o

Thoughts on Writing • 159 implied HN points • 24 May 24
📚 Literature Book launch
  1. The author invites readers to a book launch in London and encourages them to leave their names for entry.
  2. Social proof is used to influence decisions by showcasing other buyers of the book.
  3. Readers are encouraged to leave ratings and reviews on Amazon to boost the book's visibility and encourage independent shops to stock it.

Video of My Talk and Q&A on Japan Zoominar

Japan Economy Watch • 99 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🌐 International Book launch
  1. Richard Katz participated in a lively dialogue about his new book on Japan's economic future during the Japan Zoominar.
  2. Questions from the audience were diverse and engaging, sparking interesting discussions.
  3. Katz will provide answers to more audience questions in a future post and will speak at the Tokyo campus of Temple University on Feb. 8th.

I Wrote a Book!

Shades of Greaves • 157 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
📚 Literature Book launch
  1. The author has published a book called 'Spoilers: Essays That Might Ruin Your Favorite Hollywood Movies', which has had an exciting reception.
  2. The author is actively promoting the book through events like book launches, signings, and readings.
  3. The author plans to share insights and data on the self-publishing process in a series called 'The Numbers', aiming to help other self-published authors.

Institute of Modern Art: DNR Australia Book Launch

Do Not Research • 79 implied HN points • 09 Nov 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Book launch
  1. Do Not Research (DNR) is a platform that focuses on internet culture and was founded in 2020 as a private Discord server.
  2. The platform publishes content twice a week, has over 200 contributors, and hosts physical exhibitions, film screenings, and book launches.
  3. The launch of DNR's new 402-page book 'Do Not Research 2022–2023' is being celebrated at the Institute of Modern Art in Australia.

How to Write a Book

The Analog Family • 39 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23
📚 Literature Book launch
  1. Writing a book requires a clear proposal that outlines your ideas and structure. It helps you think deeply about what you want to say and who will read it.
  2. Research is crucial and can be organized effectively using physical notes like index cards to help you remember important information.
  3. The writing and editing processes are intense but rewarding. It can feel like a long journey, but it's an opportunity to share something you love with the world.

The New York Century

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 22 implied HN points • 18 Dec 24
📚 Literature Book launch
  1. The book _Glass Century_ is set to come out on May 6, 2025, and it tells a story about love and family from the 1970s to the pandemic.
  2. Pre-ordering the book is really important because it helps determine how many copies stores will order and how much attention the book gets.
  3. The author is planning book launch events and is open to traveling for readings in different cities if there’s interest.

Rhizome Presents: Do Not Research Book Launch at the New Museum

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Book launch
  1. Do Not Research is an online community and publishing platform that launched a new book in 2022.
  2. The book launch event includes a conversation between Joshua Citarella and Lauren Boyle of DIS about translating artist projects to institutional practices.
  3. DIS, an artist collective dating back to 2010, evolved from _DIS Magazine_ to the streaming platform Dis.art in 2018.