A Year in Reading the Backlist: Larissa Pham

Lately, I’ve tried to read books published more than five years ago, and this year, I found a lot of pleasure in dwelling in the backlist—though I made time for a few new books. The post A Year in Reading the Backlist: Larissa Pham appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at 'The Millions'

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12 Brilliant Short Stories by Asian Americans to Read For Free Online

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Book Critics’ Most Anticipated Summer Reads

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In Prague, a Second Year for a Central European Emphasis

Focused on networking and Eastern and Central Europe, Prague's Book Market and fair include a professional program. The post In Prague, a Second Year for a Central European Emphasis appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The Number of Independent Bookstores in the U.S. Has Doubled in the Last 8 Years

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Why You Should Let Your Family Read Your Memoir in Advance

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8 Incredible Books To Read For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

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Read a poem written by America’s best young poets.

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AI Challenges, Freedom to Read Top AAP Annual Meeting Discussions

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'Harry Potter' set at an HBCU? LaDarrion Williams wrote the book he always wanted to read

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