A magical Zelig moves through history in 'The Age of Ice'

J.M. Sidorova's ambitious debut novel 'The Age of Ice' spins a tale of an icy immortal ensnared in Russian history.The protagonist of J.M. Sidorova's ambitious first novel, "The Age of Ice," is conceived in extremity during the reign of the cruel and impulsive Russian Empress Ionaovna. Captivated by the antics of her court fool, a humpbacked woman, the Empress commands that she marry a disgraced Russian prince. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Diversity in Publishing in the Age of Black Lives Matter

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-11 21:08:42 UTC ]
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Dan Snow sells History Hit network to Little Dot Studios

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[ The Guardian | 2020-08-11 11:47:47 UTC ]
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A White author grapples with a family history of racial oppression

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[ The Washington Post | 2020-08-07 12:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Book Riot | 2020-08-06 10:33:00 UTC ]
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The Groundbreaking Female Artist Who Shaped Manga History

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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