8 books to help distract you from the coronavirus crisis

We all need a break from reality. Many of us are understandably looking for an escape these days, amid the constant onslaught of coronavirus headlines and updates. A good book can help, as long as it isn’t about pandemics. Or a dystopian future. Or being stuck inside for weeks on end.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2020-03-25 11:30:44 UTC ]
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Future of Q magazine in doubt as coronavirus crisis hits media

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Our Personalized Quarantine Book Recommendations, Round 8

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Coronavirus Impact: Europe’s Aldus Report Reveals Book Fair Changes

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Faith-Based Books Multiply on Covid-19 Crisis

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Coronavirus Update: The UK Scraps Its 20-Percent VAT on Digital Books

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Coronavirus: In Spain, Publishers Weigh Crisis Management and Digital Capabilities

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