Savor the mastery of "The Aphorisms of Franz Kafka," "533 Days," "The White Room" and "The Lure of the Unknown." Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-06-01 14:00:37 UTC ]
For some reason, whenever I sit down to make this list of paperbacks coming out this month, Justin Timberlake’s 2006 hit always gets stuck in my head: We’re bringing paperback (yeah). * Zakiya Dalila Harris, The Other Black Girl (Atria, June 7) “The Other Black Girl is about many... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-06-01 13:30:03 UTC ]
Not satisfied with trying to replace “WiFi” with “l’access sans fil à internet” (which didn’t work), l'Académie française set its sights on gaming terms in 2017. It’s now gained traction with the government, and France’s Ministry of Culture has announced it’ll ban terms including "streamer" and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2022-06-01 11:15:19 UTC ]
Vox Media announced Wednesday the launch of VM Connect, a rebranded and expanded version of the performance-marketing solution G9 Direct, which Vox Media inherited from Group Nine Media after it acquired the digital media company in February. As G9 Direct, the platform enabled brands to purchase... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2022-06-01 11:00:00 UTC ]
Thousands of short stories are read each year in order for editors to create Best of anthologies. Here is a look at a few. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-06-01 10:39:00 UTC ]
These June children’s book releases are some of the best yet, with Japanese dragons, asthmatic protagonists, Black girl magic, and more, like The Lost Ryū by Emi Watanabe Cohen. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-06-01 10:38:00 UTC ]
A selection of books published this week; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2022-06-01 09:00:02 UTC ]
I wrote the bulk of my debut novel between 2016 and 2020, years of intense political tension and heightened concern for our planet and the people we love. My debut novel, Walk the Vanished Earth, is a speculative exploration of what it means to be both a parent and a child at the mercy of […] Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-06-01 08:51:21 UTC ]
Set in 1918, 'Radium Girls' by Cy. is the tragic story of the women working for the U.S. Radium Corporation who unknowingly painted the dials of clocks and watches with the deadly radioactive substance that would destroy their health and ultimately take their lives. An eight-page excerpt. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
Small independent comics conventions are beginning to return to in-person events after being on hold for two years. But many of these much-loved shows may not be able to return. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
Did you miss the U.S. Book Show last week? Watch the Editors' Picks panels, along with the rest of our programming from the second annual U.S. Book Show, from now until the end of August. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
Some days after Barry’s death on December 25, 2020, I pulled every book of his I owned from the shelves around my apartment and stacked them on a corner of my desk. Then I walked down the hill to the used bookshop in the small Oregon town where I live and found several books of […] Continue reading >> [ Source: The Paris Review | 2022-05-31 16:36:03 UTC ]
"The Latecomer," by Jean Hanff Korelitz, is a witty novel about triplets who can't stand each other. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-05-31 16:26:28 UTC ]
However, the former White House adviser also said she and her husband spent the weekend together with family. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Huffington Post | 2022-05-31 16:22:57 UTC ]
If you use Amazon’s Kindle app on Android, you may have noticed the software doesn't offer the option to buy and rent ebooks or subscribe to the company’s Kindle Unlimited service anymore. Amazon announced the change last month and more recently began notifying customers of the move via email.If... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2022-05-31 16:17:08 UTC ]
Bethanne Patrick's June highlights include Tom Perrotta's 'Election' sequel, essential new war histories and a fresh look at females of all species. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2022-05-31 14:00:49 UTC ]
Huw Lemmey and Ben Miller, hosts of a popular podcast, take a look at history through the lens of problematic gay figures. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-05-31 13:59:29 UTC ]
The best audiobooks 2022 has to offer includes everything from memoir to literary fiction and even poetry. Find your next listen! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-05-31 10:39:00 UTC ]
Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from David Sedaris, Maria Adelmann, Leesa Cross-Smith, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Millions | 2022-05-31 09:59:55 UTC ]
Blanche Cirker, who, with her husband, Hayward, started Dover Publications in 1941, died last week at the age of 104. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-31 04:00:00 UTC ]