Just because the 2020s aren't quite living up to the hype of the 1920s doesn't mean we can't enjoy some great twenties historical fiction. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-02-26 11:32:00 UTC ]
Understanding the Ukraine crisis: a comprehensive reading list on Russia, Ukraine, and the rise of Vladimir Putin. | Lit Hub History Jane Pek considers Pride and Prejudice, the gay marriage movement, and the choice to marry. | Lit Hub Memoir Why Ed Simon mentally crosses his fingers when saying,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-02-26 11:30:00 UTC ]
A writer and illustrator, he created more than 200 books for young readers, including the ode to individuality “Mr. Pine’s Purple House." Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-02-26 04:19:15 UTC ]
One debut is among the five shortlisted titles for the US$35,000 Apsen Words Literary Awards, focused on issue-driven fiction. The post Awards: The Aspen Words Literary Prize Names Its 2022 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-26 02:26:44 UTC ]
Jane Goodall joins the L.A. Times Book Club to discuss 'The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2022-02-25 23:21:39 UTC ]
Exciting news for Hayao Miyazaki fans: Shuna’s Journey, a 1983 graphic novel by Miyazaki, will receive an English-language release in the U.S. late this year. First Second, a Macmillan imprint, will publish the work on November 1st. Alex Dudok de Wit will translate, and will write a new... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-02-25 18:53:27 UTC ]
Interview: A new event—the in-person Paris Book Market—leads BIEF's spring calendar in French publishing-rights activities. The post Rights Edition: Nicolas Roche on BIEF’s New ‘Books From France’ and Paris Book Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-25 17:34:51 UTC ]
The New-York Historical Society award goes to Alan Taylor, whose “American Republics” emphasizes the fragility of the American experiment from the beginning. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2022-02-25 16:00:08 UTC ]
The genre promises easy fixes for intractable problems, but some conflicts can’t be solved by individuals alone: Your weekly guide to the best in books Continue reading >> [ Source: The Atlantic | 2022-02-25 15:00:00 UTC ]
Married women, enslaved people and others used textiles to assert a place for themselves in the economy and the courts, historian Laura F. Edwards explains. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-02-25 13:00:46 UTC ]
Sofi Thanhauser explores the impact of textile trade and production throughout history. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-02-25 13:00:30 UTC ]
As a pioneering attorney and later a judge, Constance Baker Motley helped end segregation and advance the rights of women, gays and lesbians, prisoners, and the homeless. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-02-25 13:00:10 UTC ]
Historian Nicholas Mulder explains sanctions' modern origins in the League of Nations era. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-02-25 13:00:00 UTC ]
Today's edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by SecondSale, Your Neighborhood Bookstore Online!`SecondSale, Your Neighborhood Bookstore... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-02-25 12:37:57 UTC ]
An exploration of the various ways romance plays out in Indian literature — it's not all arranged marriages. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-02-25 11:35:00 UTC ]
On February 17, Amazon implemented dramatic changes on ComiXology, prompting heavy backlash from the comic book community. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-02-25 11:30:00 UTC ]
The policy of using the UN hate speech definition by literary organizations such as ABA and IBPA to censor books is considered. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-25 11:00:00 UTC ]
Laurie Zaleski, who lives with 600 rescue animals, talks about her work, her life and her new book, “Funny Farm.” Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2022-02-25 11:00:00 UTC ]
The following first appeared in Lit Hub’s The Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. It is from Story Club with George Saunders, a Substack publication and literary community where Saunders offers weekly discussions of the craft of the short story. Both free and paid subscriptions are... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-02-25 09:51:07 UTC ]
Unit sales of print books rose 4.3% last week over the week ended February 20, 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. The weekly increase was the best compared to 2021 so far this year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-25 05:00:00 UTC ]