Calling all SFF fans! Scratch your nerdy itch with more of this week's science fiction and fantasy releases, plus a pair of outta-this-world upcoming picks. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-08-23 15:45:00 UTC ]
I’m an avid reader and one of my favorite recent finds was a handy Kindle Paperwhite case that doesn’t just feature the usual magnetic closure but also a hand strap on the inside of the cover. Right now, this similar Kindle Paperwhite case is on sale for just $15 on Amazon, down from... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2024-08-23 15:09:43 UTC ]
The laptop buzzword of 2024 is "AI PC" — notebooks that have neural processing units (NPUs) for AI-related tasks. But while it's smart to be aware of those systems, there are far more important things to consider beyond AI-savviness. It turns out buying a computer in 2024 isn't really that much... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2024-08-23 15:01:26 UTC ]
The first novel in Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan quartet was just voted the best book of the 21st century. We like it too. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-08-23 13:58:16 UTC ]
This week, Devindra and Cherlynn dive into Engadget's reviews on Google's Pixel 9 and 9 Pro phones. Are they really a step up from last year's devices? And how do they compare to Samsung's latest? Also, we chat about a few stories from Gamescom 2024, including Microsoft's Indiana Jones game... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2024-08-23 11:30:03 UTC ]
In all of Martha Baillie’s books you can feel her sister. Her words offer a portal to the multiplistic experiences of existence—to understand better how cut off we can be from each other and where true connection flickers too. This year, Baillie’s memoir There is No Blue was published by Granta... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2024-08-23 11:00:00 UTC ]
Windows, Microsoft, and third-party software makers supply numerous useful tools for the command line — but these are not always easy to use. Graphical user interfaces (GUI), on the other hand, usually offer a more intuitive experience. Instead of developing a program from scratch,... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2024-08-23 10:30:00 UTC ]
New York’s insider summer restaurant season — when locals decamp to the Hamptons, the Catskills and the Greek isles and the city’s hottest places have open seats — is winding down. That signals the search for new spots opening this Fall.A couple of New York’s best-known chefs are launching new... Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2024-08-23 10:03:06 UTC ]
VIZ Media took home three of the night’s six awards, which were launched to honor outstanding achievements in the world of Japanese comics and held on the eve of this year’s Anime NYC convention in New York. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
An expanded Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, says Dr. Ali Bin Tamim, will help expand educational programming and book sales figures. The post Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Extended to 10 Days appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-22 22:25:41 UTC ]
The story of the sale of a bookstore heiress’s penthouse seems to have ended on a bittersweet note.Stephanie Riggio Bulger, whose father, Len Riggio, is the former chairman of the Barnes & Noble retail chain, has finally found a taker for her four-bedroom duplex condo in Chelsea after two... Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2024-08-22 15:41:31 UTC ]
These YA books explore American civics and encourage readers to get involved in the democratic process. That, plus this week's YA book news. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-08-22 15:00:00 UTC ]
The Irish literary scene is thriving, which makes choosing just five other Irish writers likely to appeal to fans of Rooney a daunting task. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2024-08-22 11:49:16 UTC ]
Some back-to-school purchases are no-brainers, like a new laptop or Chromebook. But other helpful products aren’t always as obvious. They can seem purely optional—stuff to buy when you have money to burn. But don’t discount tech gadgets and accessories, especially if you’re often... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2024-08-22 10:30:00 UTC ]
These excellent, thought-provoking sci-fi books have been banned and taught in classrooms in equal measure. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-08-22 10:30:00 UTC ]
The new memoir 'That Librarian' by Amanda Jones is a troubling portrait of America's culture war over censorship and book banning Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2024-08-22 10:00:07 UTC ]
We Are Stronger Than Censorship is a new program aiming to supply diverse books to young readers, which has begun fundraising and bringing partners on board ahead of a September 9 launch. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
Chicago booksellers and other literary-minded organizations are responding to the crowds in town for the Democratic National Convention by selling books, promoting causes, and, in the case of one publication, reporting on the proceedings from a literary perspective. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
The 'ABA Right to Read Handbook: Fighting Book Bans and Why It Matters' is scheduled for a September 16 release. All profits will support ABFE’s efforts against book bans. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
Conducted by the Knight Foundation, the public opinion survey is the most in-depth yet on efforts to ban books in schools, researchers say. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-22 04:00:00 UTC ]