A new biography depicts B.B. King as ‘the first guitar hero.’ But does it truly see him?

“King of the Blues” exists in the long tradition of White writers documenting the lives of Black musicians. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-13 11:59:06 UTC ]
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A new biography depicts B.B. King as ‘the first guitar hero.’ But does it truly see him?

“King of the Blues” exists in the long tradition of White writers documenting the lives of Black musicians. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-13 11:59:06 UTC ]
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Illustrated children’s biography of King Charles hits No 1 on UK book chart

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara’s book, illustrated by Matt Hunt, is the first of the Little People, Big Dreams series to top the standingsA children’s biography of King Charles III has topped the UK book chart before the coronation on 6 May.Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara’s King Charles is part of the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-05 09:57:25 UTC ]
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Giannis is the king of the court. In a new biography, he’s also a humble soul.

Mirin Fader’s ‘Giannis’ arrives on the heels of Milwaukee’s improbable NBA championship win. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-08-10 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Biographies Profile Heroes of the Faith(s)

Biographies of religious and spiritual figures are enduringly popular, and readers have many new and forthcoming choices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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War hero depicted in hit TV miniseries Band of Brothers dies at 90

William 'Wild Bill' Guarnere fought in some of Europe's toughest battlesWilliam "Wild Bill" Guarnere, one of the second world veterans whose exploits were dramatised in the TV miniseries Band of Brothers, has died. He was 90.His son, William Guarnere Jr, confirmed on Sunday that his father died... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Jacket Copy: Amazon categorizes Rodney King's memoir as 'criminal biography'

After Rodney King's unexpected death this weekend at the age of 47, his recent book began climbing the charts. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rider buys biography of Everest 'hero'

Rider has acquired a book about a forgotten figure involved in Edmund Hillary's 1953 ascent... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stephen King and Owen King’s novel Sleeping Beauties is becoming a comic book series.

In more “thing becomes other thing” news, Sleeping Beauties, the more-than-700-page fantasy novel that Stephen King wrote with his son, Owen, is being adapted into a 10-part comic book series. The novel imagines a world in which all the women in the world except one have come down with a disease... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-07-16 19:06:16 UTC ]
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Belgian comic book withdrawn amid outrage over racist depictions

Publisher ‘profoundly sorry’ for hurt caused by Spirou and the Blue Gorgon as it recalls 30,000 copies from shopsA comic book has been withdrawn from sale by its Belgian publisher after an outcry over racist depictions of black people and “hyper-sexualised” images of women.The publisher Dupuis... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-11-05 13:10:34 UTC ]
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Horsing around: King Charles’ visit gets hearts racing at News Corp but SMH falls short of royal treatment | The Weekly Beast

Daily Telegraph talks up chances Charles will attend the Everest. Plus: ABC splashes cash on redesignFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWith King Charles and Queen Camilla arriving on Friday for the couple’s first... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-10-18 01:06:28 UTC ]
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A.S. King Builds Gracie's House, an Inclusive Nonprofit

Out of a family tragedy and profound loss, author A.S. King and her son Jaxon King, 17, are building Gracie’s House, a nonprofit that creates safe spaces for queer youth and diverse families. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Laurence King Partners with Met Museum on Games, Gifts

Laurence King Publishing and the Metropolitan Museum of Art have inked a brand partnership to publish a number of games and gifts, inspired by the Met's collection, over the next three years. The collaborative line will launch next month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Alexander McCall Smith, King of Kindness

As the freshly knighted author prepares to publish his 25th No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novel, he finds his readers more eager for softness than ever before. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Alice Munro's biography excluded husband's abuse of her daughter. How did that happen?

After the daughter of beloved Canadian author Alice Munro spoke to the Toronto Star about her abuse at the hands of her stepfather, it was also revealed that Munro's biographer intentionally kept that information out of his book. That has some biographers re-examining the purpose of their genre. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2024-07-26 08:00:00 UTC ]
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4 books by Black Philadelphia women that depict struggle and joy in the City of Sisterly Love

The author of ‘A Black Philadelphia Reader,’ a new anthology of writing by Philadelphia authors past and present, revisits four riveting works by local women. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2024-07-10 12:05:50 UTC ]
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Brooding on Existential Mysteries in Stephen King’s You Like It Darker, by J. Madison Davis

Brooding on Existential Mysteries in Stephen King’s You Like It Darker, by J. Madison Davis Book Reviews [email protected] Mon, 06/24/2024 - 15:20 Photo by Shane LeonardAs I wrote in World Literature Today some years ago, the quality of Stephen... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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One of Stephen King’s best recent novels is being made into a show for MGM+

MGM+ has ordered an eight-episode series based on Stephen King’s 2019 novel, The Institute, Deadline reported this week. The novel follows the plight of 12-year-old Luke Ellis and a group of other children with telepathic and telekinetic abilities who have been kidnapped and held captive at a... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-06-15 20:32:20 UTC ]
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Fall 2024 Adult Preview: Memoirs & Biographies

Fall brings form-breaking memoirs from seasoned novelists, context-shifting biographies of Audre Lorde and MLK, and autobiographies by the likes of Al Pacino and Josh Brolin. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A bunch of fake Kathleen Hanna biographies were released on the same day as her new memoir.

Yesterday, the iconic Riot Grrrl Kathleen Hanna published a memoir with Ecco/HarperCollins. And Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk is already being touted as an “electric, searing” history from one of rock’s biggest icons. Unfortunately, the book has some competition. From a nefarious bevy... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-05-15 16:58:59 UTC ]
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'Night Watch,' 'A Day in the Life of Abed Salama,' 'King' Among 2024 Pulitzer Prize Winners

Novelist Jayne Anne Phillips, journalist Nathan Thrall, and biographer Jonathan Eig were among the winners of the 108th annual Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism and in Arts and Letters, announced May 6. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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