4+ YA Cover Makeovers: YA Book Talk and News, August 8, 2024

What do you think about these YA paperback cover redesigns? That, plus this week's YA book news. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-08 15:15:00 UTC ]
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Kishōtenketsu: What It Is and 8 Books That Use It

A guide to kishōtenketsu, the classic East Asian four-part narrative structure, with examples in popular media and a reading list to explore. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-08-25 10:33:00 UTC ]
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Let’s talk about science fiction and fantasy books that would make for great TV

N.K. Jemisin’s Inheritance trilogy got us thinking about other titles perfect for the small screen. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-08-15 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of August 16, 2021

Leslie Jamison re-ups at Little, Brown; Simon & Schuster buys a book on Anne Frank; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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8 Books That Illuminate the Hidden Histories of Hollywood

Hollywood. It’s one of those locations—it’s hard, somehow, to call it a concrete place—that conjures up all sorts of archetypes: the ruined writer, egomaniacal director, sleazy executive, out-of-control star. In writing my memoir Always Crashing in The Same Car—a book with elements of criticism,... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2021-08-11 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Club Picks for August 2021

The summer months may be slowly drawing to a close, but there are loads of books still to read. We’ve rounded up more than August book club selections, ranging from escapist fiction to deep dives into serious issues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, August 9, 2021

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by Junji Ito, John Lurie, Winfred Rembert, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of August 9, 2021

St. Martin’s picks up a new kids’ book from the duo behind the CreativeSoul Photography studio, Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie sell two to Morrow, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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10 books to read in August

This month’s list includes a surprisingly serious turn from comedian Cecily Strong and a noir thriller set in 1970s Mexico City. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-08-01 12:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, August 2, 2021

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by Joyce Carol Oates, Charlotte McConaghy, and Sandra Brown. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-07-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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11 New Books Coming in August

Buzzy new novels from Alexandra Kleeman, Leila Slimani and Stephen King, Billie Jean King’s memoir and plenty more. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-07-28 17:14:59 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August 2021

Many new-in-August nonfiction titles highlight battles against racism, the search for world peace, and advice for finding inner peace through faith. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-07-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Could Grow by 2% This Year—Or by 8%

In a presentation on July 21, NPD BookScan said that, based on current trends, unit sales of print books are likely to finish 2021 with a gain over 2020. How high that gain will be depends on several factors, including the future course of the pandemic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-07-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The tedium of the Trump-books news cycle

“The Trump books are coming.” Late last month, Katie Rogers, a White House correspondent at the New York Times, warned us that we could soon expect a raft of new titles about Trump’s final months in office to hit bookstores, written by big-name reporters from her beat and the wider world of... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review

[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2021-07-14 12:33:57 UTC ]
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8 of the Best Online Book Subscriptions

Check out the best online book subscriptions, for readers who want books delivered straight to their door, and readers who just want recommendations! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-06-30 10:35:00 UTC ]
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4 Great LGBTQ+ Nonfiction Books for Pride

Learn about queer topics and history from a graphic history, a collection of letters, a memoir and more LGBTQ nonfiction books for Pride. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-06-29 10:38:00 UTC ]
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Which YA Cover Design Wore It Better?

Let's take a look at four recent hardcovers that got dramatic paperback makeovers. Which one wore it better? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-06-25 10:37:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: Ijeoma Oluo Wants to Talk About Revolution

In a keynote Q&A with HarperOne executive editor Rakesh Satyal, Ijeoma Oluo advocated for ordinary people dismantling racism at the grassroots level and spoke about her forthcoming book, 'Be a Revolution.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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African speculative fiction is finally getting its due. Let’s talk about books to seek out.

A few of the fresh voices: Tade Thompson, Nnedi Okorafor, Sofia Samatar and Suyi Davies Okungbowa. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-05-14 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Ten Speed, Chef Bryant Terry Launch 4 Color Books

Random House's Ten Speed Press imprint has established a new imprint, 4 Color Books, with Bryant Terry, the NAACP Image Award and James Beard Award–winning chef and educator. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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How Inclusive Is That Diverse Book Cover, Though?

As more and more books for middle grade and YA readers showcase ensemble casts, why do they lack visible disability representation? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-04-26 10:31:00 UTC ]
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