According to the Prison Policy Institute, the US has a higher incarceration rate per 100,000 people in its population than any other NATO country and it’s even higher than the next five member states combined (the UK, Portugal, Canada, France and Belgium). So what’s the solution? Hashem... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2024-06-28 20:09:37 UTC ]
Bullwinkel’s debut novel sheds light on the culture of youth women’s boxing through an ensemble cast of complicated characters. It packs a punch. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-06-28 20:00:57 UTC ]
🏆 These are the “it” books of the year so far.🏖️ Emily Henry became a bestselling author without book tours ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-06-28 15:00:00 UTC ]
As the saying goes, you know you’ve fucked up when the librarians start protesting—and while New York City makes a sport out of hating its mayors, current problematic mayor Eric Adams really stepped in it when he announced cuts to the city’s libraries in the mid-year budget last fall. As we... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2024-06-28 14:01:00 UTC ]
In an era before public libraries and widespread public education, the first U.S. union knew their importance. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-06-28 13:00:00 UTC ]
Science fiction and technological innovation feed off each other in an ongoing back-and-forth that can play out over decades. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2024-06-28 12:18:28 UTC ]
Motorola is still trying to reclaim the glory of its original Razr phone with its latest foldables. The new Razr and Razr+ are more stylish than the previous models, and at $700 and $1,000 respectively, they're surprisingly affordable for devices with massive folding OLED screens. In other news,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2024-06-28 11:30:27 UTC ]
What are the personal, ethical, and moral considerations that go into books published posthumously? Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-06-28 11:30:00 UTC ]
New novels from J. Courtney Sullivan and Liz Moore, a memoir by a “hacktivist” member of Anonymous — and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-06-28 09:02:43 UTC ]
Royal told to attempt to retrieve messages, which judge says may be relevant to his legal battle with NGNThe Duke of Sussex has been ordered to explain why messages with his ghostwriter were destroyed after the publication of his memoir Spare when they could be relevant to his legal battle with... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2024-06-28 08:45:03 UTC ]
A self-imposed deadline of June 28 by Booktopia to revive trading of its stock has come and gone, with the struggling Australian online retailer asking for another delay until July 19. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
While the court clearly appeared skeptical of the Internet Archive's arguments, the panel was deeply engaged and well-prepared, peppering both sides with a wide array of questions. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
The latest IMLS data show library visits are half what they were a decade ago—where is the response from library leaders? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
Kimmerer's 'The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World' will be published by Scribner on November 19. Her breakout hit 'Braiding Sweetgrass,' which has sold over 2 million copies, was published in 2013 by Milkweed. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has reached a deal with the City Council on a budget that undoes at least some of the cuts he had previously imposed and adds new funding for housing construction, according to City Hall and a person familiar with negotiations.The mayor’s office announced... Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2024-06-27 23:09:36 UTC ]
Newly renamed the TLS Ackerley Prize with a 'Times Literary Supplement' partnership, this contest focuses on memoir and autobiography. The post London: The TLS Ackerley Prize Names Its 2024 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2024-06-27 18:07:35 UTC ]
We love the Kindle Scribe, but it’s even better when you upgrade it with premium accessories—and for a limited time, you can score the Kindle Scribe Essentials bundle for less than you’d pay for the Scribe alone. It’s an absolute knock-your-pants-off bargain. This sweet bundle is now... Continue reading >> [ Source: PC World | 2024-06-27 15:32:46 UTC ]
Read your way into excellent 2024 YA books featuring nonbinary characters, plus this week's YA book news. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-06-27 15:30:00 UTC ]
Time has joined a growing number of publications to sign a licensing deal with OpenAI. The ChatGPT creator will legally be able to train its large language models on 101 years worth of the storied publication's journalism, as Axios first reported. OpenAI will also have access to real-time... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2024-06-27 14:40:58 UTC ]
What are your favorite science fiction novels that have yet to see a film adaptation? Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-06-27 10:30:00 UTC ]