Lit Lists The Editors of WLT Earlier this summer, the editors of WLT invited more than two dozen writers to nominate one book, published since 1969, that most influenced their extraliterary commitments, along with a brief statement explaining their choice. Now, we invite readers to vote on their favorite title from the following longlist during the next two weeks (August 1–15) on the ballot that follows the book descriptions. One ballot per reader, please. The titles have been listed in chronological order. The top 5 list will then be published in the fall issue. Stay tuned on Twitter by following the #literaryactivism hashtag. Eldridge Cleaver Soul on Ice McGraw-Hill, 1968 My selection is one year shy of the request: 1968. Soul on Ice is a collection of essays written by former Black Panther Eldridge Cleaver while imprisoned. Nineteen sixty-eight provided a revolutionary pretext for Red Power during the 1969 Alcatraz occupations. Questioning the tactics of political revolution and at whose expense, Cleaver notes his use of rape as a symbolic form of insurrection—a nearly reparational act striking at the most precious mythological target of Americana: white women. Soul on Ice bleeds with the lived consequences of systemic violence, a future love/hate story constantly interrupted by hauntings from past lives.—Crystal Z Campbell, Artist, Filmmaker, Writer, Tulsa Artist Fellow Mahmoud Darwish “Diary of a... Continue reading at 'World Literature Today'
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Dan Costa is now senior VP of content for Ziff Davis and editor-in-chief for PC Mag, harnessing his 17 years in technology journalism. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2011-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Written By: Katie Allen Publication Date: Tue, 12/07/2011 - 08:30 Google has launched a branded e-reader, the first device to be integrated with the Google ebooks platform. The internet giant teamed up with manufacturer iriver to produce the iriver Story HD, which goes on sale at Target on... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The launch of a $140 dedicated eBooks reader puts Google's store more directly in opposition to the Nook and Amazon's Kindle. The iRiver Story goes on sale July 17 at Target. Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2011-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The first dedicated Google eBooks e-reader is finally headed to market. On July 17, the $139.99 iriver Story HD, will land on the shelves of Target stores nationwide, becoming the first e-reader to allow users to browse, buy and download Google eBooks directly over Wi-Fi. Continue reading at AllThingsD
[ AllThingsD | 2011-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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By Tim Conneally, Betanews The first e-reader to be integrated with Google eBooks is from iriver and will be exclusive to Target in the US. Continue reading at Betanews
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Utne Reader, a magazine that highlights the best of independent and alternative presses, has launched Alt Wire, a socially curated digital magazine. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2011-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Tue, 05/07/2011 - 08:49 The Oldie magazine team is launching a new literary festival, based in London's Soho, with authors including Man Booker-winner Howard Jacobson and Michael Morpurgo set to appear. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
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IGN Entertainment, the News Corporation-owned publisher of games website IGN and AskMen, has appointed Chris Shepperson to the newly created role of head of entertainment. Continue reading at Media Week
[ Media Week | 2011-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Men more likely to own tablets, women more likely to own e-readers according to GfK MRI. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
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The longtime editor said that the coming of ebooks played a role in his decision. Continue reading at The New York Times
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Robert Newman is now creative director with Readers Digest; he served as a consulting creative director with RD since December. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
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IPC Media claims its email marketing has been "revolutionised" by a new technology platform that has led newsletter subscriptions to increase almost 60% in a single year. Continue reading at Media Week
[ Media Week | 2011-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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If you're heading to the beach this summer and you plan to read an ebook, you won't want to take your iPad. Luckily, the latest versions of the Nook and the Kindle offer glare-free screens and other reader-friendly functions. Continue reading at AllThingsD
[ AllThingsD | 2011-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Tue, 28/06/2011 - 09:15 E-reader ownership in the US has doubled over the past six months, the first time ownership of e-readers has reached double digits among US adults. According to a report carried out by the Pew Internet Project, the share of... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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By Joe Wilcox, Betanews Nearly a quarter of US adults with household income of $75,000 have ebook readers. By ethnicity, Hispanic Americans lead other races. Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2011-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Written By: Philip Jones Publication Date: Tue, 21/06/2011 - 11:46 Editors need to have a "vision" of how the content can be used beyond the traditional book, otherwise they risk losing control of the book to the "digital department", Publishers Launch London heard today. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 16/06/2011 - 15:44 Publishers are vying to be the champions as they bring out titles to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the death of Queen star Freddie Mercury in November 2011. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Times Higher Education and publisher Hachette Filipacchi were among the big winners at the 2011 PPA Awards last night, hosted by Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges and with a special appearance by 'Happy Days' actor Henry Winkler. Continue reading at Media Week
[ Media Week | 2011-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publication Date: Thu, 16/06/2011 - 09:10 Goldsboro Books has revealed it is on-track for a record-breaking financial year after moving premises in March. The 12-year-old independent London bookshop, which specialises in first edition signed copies, said May prevailed as its best ever month... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Mon, 13/06/2011 - 08:45 Quercus has acquired a history of Latin American football, written by Constable publishing director Andreas Campomar. read more Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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