In the first drafts of my debut novel Medusa, I was consumed by the idea of what it meant to be a monster in a story you didn’t control. Medusa is one of the most recognizable monsters of Greek mythology, with the writhing mass of snakes for hair and the turning people to stone with […] The post 8 Books Reimagining the Monstrous Women of Mythology and History appeared first on Electric Literature. Continue reading at 'Electric Literature'
[ Electric Literature | 2024-08-12 11:05:00 UTC ]
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As Banned Books Week 2023 gets underway, new data shows that an organized right-wing political movement is continuing to drive a surge in censorship attempts in schools and libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon has taken some steps to stem the tide of books written with artificial intelligence, but another solution may already exist. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2023-09-28 11:00:00 UTC ]
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From new series to high fantasy, rom coms to chilling horror, your guide to fall 2023 ya book releases has everything. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-09-28 10:36:00 UTC ]
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Bethanne Patrick recommends 10 books for October, including fiction from Walter Mosley and Jesmyn Ward and memoirs from Viet Thanh Nguyen and Safiya Sinclair. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-09-28 10:00:03 UTC ]
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After a long run with weekly sales ahead of 2022, unit sales of adult fiction titles were down 0.2% in the year-to-date after sales fell last week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The results of this year's Association of American Literary Agents biannual membership survey indicate that the agency sector of the book business is diversifying, but is still predominantly white, and issues including burnout and unequal pay remain. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Writing about pop culture and current technology is always a gamble, pitting critique of the present against longevity, a story that will still feel relevant after we’re gone. But for novelists (present company included) who were exposed to the Real World before the, um, real world, reality TV... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2023-09-27 11:00:00 UTC ]
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I challenge any romance reader brave enough to test their knowledge. Can you guess the romance book based on a vague description? Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-09-27 10:31:00 UTC ]
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Tori Hope Petersen, who landed on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list with her book about being a foster parent, signed a two-book deal with Nelson Books; IVP Kids is set to publish its first-ever board book; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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"What took so long?" That was the prevailing sentiment among many industry members upon hearing the news that the FTC had filed an antitrust lawsuit against the nation's largest e-tailer and dominant bookseller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book bans are on the rise nationally, with nearly half those prohibitions happening in Florida school districts. Continue reading at HuffPost
[ HuffPost | 2023-09-26 19:43:13 UTC ]
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As we move into the fall reading season, deeply imagined short stories and inventive linked essays are having a moment alongside novels. What’s thrilling about the books coming out from small presses is the breadth of range—there are intentional and accidental murders, family drama and... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2023-09-26 11:15:00 UTC ]
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Comic book store owners share their advice on how to open a comic book store — and how to keep it in business! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-09-26 10:35:00 UTC ]
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From Lawful Good to Chaotic Evil, where do your favorite book characters fall in their Dungeons & Dragons alignment? Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-09-26 10:34:00 UTC ]
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Superhero movies are a dime a dozen, but the comic book podcast is about to hit its stride. We’ve had a nice, long run of comic book movies and television shows. One after the other, with big actors and even bigger action sequences. Before the end of the year we’ll get Loki Season 2, The... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2023-09-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The temporary hold, which is not based on the merits of the case, puts Judge Alan D. Albright's preliminary injunction on ice while the Fifth Circuit considers the state's bid to stay the injunction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The 24th edition of Kenya's Nairobi International Book Fair this year adds a 'Rights Café' for business meetings and networking. The post Nairobi International Book Fair Introduces Rights Trading appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-09-25 21:32:51 UTC ]
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Who doesn't want to throw a Halloween book club? Find Halloween book club ideas, decor, party favors, and recommended reads all here! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-09-25 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Lower trade book sales and costs associated with the creation of its new School Reading Events business resulted in an operating loss in the quarter at Scholastic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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