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Germany’s Bookwire Now Offers Artificial Narration for Audiobooks

Text-to-speech automated audiobook narration arrives at Bookwire, amid the company's insistence on its respect for human narration. The post Germany’s Bookwire Now Offers Artificial Narration for Audiobooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-27 12:12:31 UTC ]
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‘Elsewhere’ is a chilling, eerily current novel about motherhood

Alexis Schaitkin’s fantastical tale takes a page from Margaret Atwood to explore society’s role in the maternal experience. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-27 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstores Respond to Demise of Roe v. Wade

Indies across the country responded to Friday's overturning of Roe v. Wade by setting up special book displays and raising funds for pro-choice organizations. One store raised $40,000 by Sunday evening. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Annual Conference Has Busy In-Person Return

The American Library Association held its first in-person annual conference since 2019 in Washington, D.C., beginning on June 23, and with today and tomorrow still to come, the show's return is getting solid reviews. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bette Howland, nearly forgotten, is now getting the notice she deserves

New editions of her books, including “Things Come and Go” reveal Howland’s singular talent Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-26 12:00:05 UTC ]
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Journalist, Felon, Figure Skater: A New Memoir From Keri Blakinger

Solitary confinement is a form of torture that the prison system makes commonplace. Continue reading at 'Slate'

[ Slate | 2022-06-26 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Baxter Black, trail boss of the cowboy poets, dies at 77

A onetime veterinarian, he became a regular on NPR with his comical stories and poems of rural life. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-26 02:24:49 UTC ]
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In the UK, a New Literary Magazine, With International Intent

The new literary magazine 'Fictionable' launches June 27 with short works including graphic fiction and translation. The post In the UK, a New Literary Magazine, With International Intent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-24 20:36:08 UTC ]
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Sharjah Opens Submissions to Its 2022 International Book Fair Awards

With a deadline of September 1, the Sharjah International Book Fair Awards are now accepting submissions in its six categories. The post Sharjah Opens Submissions to Its 2022 International Book Fair Awards appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-24 16:38:52 UTC ]
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Long Island library board comes to its senses and reverses ban on children’s Pride displays.

Following the recent onslaught of attacks on LGBTQ+ rights across the nation, the Smithtown Library Board of Trustees passed a resolution on June 21st to remove all Pride month displays from their children’s sections across all four buildings in the library’s district. The New York Library... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-24 15:19:59 UTC ]
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Cannes TV measurement takeaways from top execs—banning the word 'alternatives' and more

Measurement was a hot topic of conversation on the Croisette this week amid mounting uncertainty around Nielsen data. Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

[ Advertising Age | 2022-06-24 14:08:24 UTC ]
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11 of the Best Stories about the Supernatural

From ghost stories to chilling horror tales to short retellings of classic fairy tales, the short story form has often been at home to the supernatural. Below, we select and introduce ten of the very best short stories which feature some supernatural element: a ghost, a magical talisman, a... Continue reading at 'Interesting Literature'

[ Interesting Literature | 2022-06-24 14:00:29 UTC ]
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At least no one’s buying all those stupid Trump aide tell-alls.

Remember that exhausting parade of Trump insiders and ex-staffers getting book deals for dishy tell-alls? Turns out no one’s really interested in reading them. Politico went digging around NPD Bookscan (which reflects about 70 percent of sales) to get the receipts: The Chief’s Chief [by former... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-24 12:44:43 UTC ]
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What drove some to resist Hitler — and others to stay quiet

Halik Kochanski explores the motivations, and the uncomfortable realities, of World War II's resistance movements. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-24 12:00:57 UTC ]
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A plan to fix the internet: Put the government in charge

Ben Tarnoff believes that on the web, the profit motive and the public good are inherently at odds. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-24 12:00:51 UTC ]
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A generous exploration of creativity that embraces its mysteries

Journalist Matt Richtel doesn't have all the answers about the creative process — and that's a good thing. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-24 12:00:37 UTC ]
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NBC’s Katy Tur took abuse from Trump; it reminded her of her childhood

The reporter chronicles her career, her volatile father and how she withstood Trump's bullying on the campaign trail. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-24 12:00:31 UTC ]
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10 Books About Young Women in (and Out) of Love

The best literary fiction is in some ways a simple character study. It is a roadmap into the interiority of a specific character: the way they think, how their identity impacts their relationships, and what decisions get made in response to the socio-political pressures shaping their lives. But... Continue reading at 'Electric Literature'

[ Electric Literature | 2022-06-24 11:00:00 UTC ]
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