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Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir scheduled for this fall

Former first lady, who has been mostly absent as her husband campaigns, has never told her own story at length beforeThe former first lady Melania Trump has a memoir coming out this fall, Melania, billed by her office as “a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path,... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2024-07-26 13:42:09 UTC ]
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Lit Hub Daily: July 26, 2024

Lauren Markham on why she almost quit journalism (and what made her come back). | Lit Hub Memoir “I fear the obvious so much that my evasions of it have sometimes made me ridiculous.” Phil Christman considers the poetics of place. | Lit Hub Craft Sarah Manguso’s Liars, Anne... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-07-26 10:30:31 UTC ]
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As more seniors head online, efforts are needed to help their digital media literacy skills

Canadian seniors haven't been the focus of many digital media literacy initiatives, but with more everyday tasks requiring digital fluency, misinformation swirling online and given the influence this cohort wields, experts say older adults want and need more education and support. Continue reading at 'CBC'

[ CBC | 2024-07-26 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Alice Munro's biography excluded husband's abuse of her daughter. How did that happen?

After the daughter of beloved Canadian author Alice Munro spoke to the Toronto Star about her abuse at the hands of her stepfather, it was also revealed that Munro's biographer intentionally kept that information out of his book. That has some biographers re-examining the purpose of their genre. Continue reading at 'CBC'

[ CBC | 2024-07-26 08:00:00 UTC ]
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6 Major Post-Roe Books on Abortion and American History

With Vice President Kamala Harris the presumptive Democratic nominee, the first presidential election since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade may be the second in U.S. history with a woman atop a major party ballot. These six books, published post-Dobbs, provide insight into an issue... Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sam Helmick Named ALA President for 2025-2026

Helmick, who is community and access services coordinator at Iowa City Public Library, steps in after Ray Pun, who won the election for ALA president in March, announced last month that he was stepping down for health reasons. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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8 New Books On the Lives of America's Working Class

With J.D. Vance as the 2024 Republican vice-presidential candidate and 'Hillbilly Elegy' back on the bestseller list, the plight of America's working class is once again the subject of intense media scrutiny. Here are eight recent books worth reading on the subject. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Spotify Adds 1,000 Audiobooks from 100 Publishers Distributed by Ingram

Spotify will now offer more than 1,000 audiobooks from some 100 publishers distributed by Ingram Content Group, including Europa Editions, Milkweed Editions, G&D Media, Bard Press, and New Society Publishers, among others. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic-Con leak sparks rumors of two remastered Soul Reaver games

San Diego Comic-Con is a popular time to announce any big news for the geekdom, but it's also a popular time for big news to accidentally get revealed early. Today, an attendee took a photo of the booth for comic publisher Dark Horse that may have leaked plans for a remaster of two Soul Reaver... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2024-07-25 22:39:07 UTC ]
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Why your local indie bookstore might not have Hillbilly Elegy in stock this week (or ever).

Last week, shortly after the announcement that JD Vance would be joining the Republican ticket, I was working my bookstore gig at The Golden Notebook when a woman came in and asked me if we had any copies of Hillbilly Elegy. I took a glance at the inventory, told her we did not, and started to […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-07-25 18:51:59 UTC ]
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This $20 page turner will change the way you use your Kindle

Ever heard of “reading yoga”? You know, figuring out the best way to position yourself while holding your e-reader so you don’t end up with a crick in your neck? A big problem, especially as you get older. But no longer a problem when you have a remote page turner! Just prop your Kindle... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2024-07-25 15:28:33 UTC ]
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Dive Into Some New YA Mysteries: YA Book Talk + News, July 25, 2024

Whodunit? That's the question at the heart of these compelling and engaging 2024 YA mysteries. That, plus this week's YA book news. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-25 15:00:00 UTC ]
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BRIDGERTON Season 4 Lead Announced and More Book News!

There's been a lot of political news this week, but there's also a ton of book news to catch up on! Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-25 14:00:00 UTC ]
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The Annotated Nightstand: What Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Is Reading Now, and Next

If I had to pick the literary crew Karla Cornejo Villavicencio would sit with in the dining hall, it would be Myriam Gurba, Virginie Despentes, and Jenny Zhang. Those three cut to the heart of things with whip-smarts and wryness. In her eponymous novel Catalina (as in her National Book Award... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-07-25 08:54:24 UTC ]
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Nine newspapers staff vote for five-day strike on eve of Paris Olympics

Editorial staff from the Age, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Australian Financial Review, the Brisbane Times and WAtoday reject improved pay offerFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastJournalists employed by... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2024-07-25 08:05:30 UTC ]
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Licensing Hotline: July 2024

Read on for news about Sky Turtle Nova's books based on Ultraman, Worldwide Buddies' Rosie’s Rules license, IDW’s American Girl graphic novels, the expansion of Firefly Books' Gumboot Kids mysteries, a growing publishing and consumer products program for the Moomins, and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Vivendi Updates Plans to Spinoff Hachette in Three-Way Split

Vivendi has updated its plans to separate into three entities. One of these would be the newly named company, Louis Hachette Group, which includes Vivendi’s 63.5% majority stake in Lagardère, the parent company of Hachette Livre. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Colin Kaepernick Launches AI-Based Self-Publishing Platform

The former NFL quarterback turned civil rights activist, who founded his own publishing company in 2020, has launched Lumi, an AI-based platform providing authors and other creatives with another alternative to traditional publishing. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 29, 2024

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about finding joy in difficult places, a middle grade fantasy set at a beloved library, a YA mystery following a family reuniting, and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Modders made a tiny Nintendo Wii that doubles as a keychain

The Nintendo Wii was a bona-fide cultural juggernaut, with over 100 million consoles sold during its lifespan. It was never the biggest console in the world, with a size approximating a paperback book. Modders, however, have managed to shrink the Wii’s footprint way down. They made a functional... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2024-07-24 18:53:47 UTC ]
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