9 Classic Types of Sci-fi Plots

Take a look at 9 of the classic types of science fiction plots, including dystopia, space travel, alien invaders, and more. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2022-11-22 11:32:00 UTC ]
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Closed libraries are offering parking lot Wi-Fi, e-books, and Zoom story time

Even when shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic, libraries are coming up with creative ways to serve their communities. On March 16, the El Dorado County Library in California closed its doors to patrons after a state-wide stay-at-home order. But that hasn’t stopped the library, which serves... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2020-04-15 07:00:32 UTC ]
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Print Units Fell 9% Last Week

Unit sales of print books fell 9.2% in the week ended March 28 compared to the previous week at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Of the four major categories, only juvenile fiction saw an increase over the prior week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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I just published a novel with a pandemic plot. It’s both eerie and a chance to reflect.

If there’s karma, publishing ‘The Red Lotus’ now means that my next novel better be about a cure for a horrific disease. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-03-31 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Raven Books wins American noir classic in six-way auction

Raven Books has won the American noir classic, Nightmare Alley, in a “hotly contested” six-way auction.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-27 09:22:48 UTC ]
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Libraries that close due to coronavirus should keep the Wi-Fi on, says ALA.

More and more public libraries are temporarily closing shop across the country to limit the spread of coronavirus, but their Wi-Fi can still be a valuable resource for communities, the American Library Association said Monday. Libraries that close should leave their Wi-Fi open to the public... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-23 18:01:46 UTC ]
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9 ways to save indies now

Almost all industries are now facing an unprecedentedly challenging time. Last week saw the book industry take a particular hit, as announcements to close all ‘non-essential stores’ across the UK arrived. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-23 16:33:16 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for March 9, 2020

Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by our $50 Barnes and Noble giveaway! Enter here! Today’s Featured Deals In ... Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-03-09 13:35:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: March 9, 2020

This week, we’re looking at the top-selling e-books as ranked by Bookstat, and comparing those unit sales to print unit sales from BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, Mar. 9, 2020

This week, we highlight new books from David Sheff, Kathy Reichs, Max Allan Collins and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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How a Classic Children’s Book Got Hijacked by the Culture Wars

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie has been criticized, and lauded, as a parable of the welfare state. Both sides have it wrong. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2020-02-28 16:14:35 UTC ]
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New Directions Launches New Classics Club

New Directions Publishing has unveiled a subscription program it hopes will link readers to current publications the press believes are destined for classic status. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins marks 30 years of Dr Seuss classic

HarperCollins Children’s Books is celebrating 30 years of the Dr Seuss classic Oh, the Places You’ll Go! with a deluxe version. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-24 01:20:02 UTC ]
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Dan Brown pens Puffin picture book and composes classical music album

Dan Brown has penned a Puffin picture book about the adventures of an orchestra-conducting mouse, backed by a classical music album composed by The Da Vinci Code writer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-20 17:20:14 UTC ]
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What if the main character of your favorite classic book were black? A publisher makes it so

Penguin Random House teams with TBWA and Barnes & Noble to launch #DiversityEditions for Black History Month. During the Pequod‘s last voyage in Herman Melville’s classic Moby Dick, Captain Ahab is 58 years old. Physically, he has a prosthetic leg made of whale bone, and a pale white mark or... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2020-02-05 09:00:42 UTC ]
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Shock horrors! How Inside No 9 makes the mundane unmissable

Now on its fifth series, the magic of Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton’s comedy anthology remains its ability to turn even the most banal of scenarios into disturbingly thrilling TVThe fifth series of Inside No 9 opens with an episode set entirely in a referees’ changing room. Four... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2020-02-03 13:56:16 UTC ]
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When classical music had a place on America’s political stage

Jonathan Rosenberg recalls the musicians who stirred public debate, outrage and pride. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-01-24 02:42:42 UTC ]
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9 New Series From Your Favorite Authors

When one book series door closes, another book series window opens. Check out new series from your favorite authors hitting shelves this year. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-01-14 11:33:37 UTC ]
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Four short links: 9 December 2019

Learning from Incidents — super useful articles on doing what it says on the box. (via duckalini) Say Goodbye to the 10-digit ISBN — ISBNs started out using a 10-digit number, but later transitioned to 13-digit numbers as the supply of unused numbers ran low. It has been standard up to this... Continue reading at O'Reilly Radar

[ O'Reilly Radar | 2019-12-09 05:01:00 UTC ]
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Vintage to celebrate 30th anniversary with new 10 Most Red classic series

Vintage has unveiled a new classic series, Most Red, celebrating 10 of its “most loved” titles ahead of its 30th birthday.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-09 00:48:10 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: December 9, 2019

James Patterson has two new books on our list, one centered on staple character Alex Cross and the other starring Ali Cross, the detectives son. Plus the Trump White House and WWII remain fertile ground for authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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