An Anti-Racist Fiction Reading List

The works of fiction highlighted here confront slavery, Jim Crow segregation, racial bias in the workplace, wrongful conviction and imprisonment, and police brutality. The post An Anti-Racist Fiction Reading List appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at 'The Millions'

[ The Millions | 2020-06-11 10:00:25 UTC ]
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How the Mama of ‘Star Wars’ revolutionized science fiction and fantasy books

Over the course of her career, Judy-Lynn del Rey earned a reputation as a superstar editor among her authors. Think of your favorite fantasy or science-fiction novel. You’ll know the author and title, of course. But can you think of its editor or publisher? Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2024-10-10 19:30:00 UTC ]
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8 Outstanding Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Story Collections

"What blooded me as a really feral reader in college was the discovery of short story collections." Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Black List Upended the Film Industry. The Book World Is Next

“I was loath to jump into it,” Black List founder Franklin Leonard says of expanding into publishing. “It’s not a great look to be like, ‘I'm from Hollywood and I'm here to save you.’” Continue reading at Wired

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Boris Johnson’s memoir, Unleashed, tops Amazon UK sales list ahead of publication

Sold at half price, the former PM’s apologia of his career has outstripped sales of recent novels by Sally Rooney and Richard OsmanBoris Johnson’s memoir, which is published next week, is already topping the Amazon UK Books Best Sellers list, outselling recently published novels by Sally Rooney... Continue reading at The Guardian

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How ‘Dangerous Fictions’ by Lyta Gold Got Made

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s debut work of nonfiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Reading the Tea Leaves at Book Manufacturing Mastered

Digital printing, paper availability, sustainability, and the looming implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulations were among the hot topics at the Book Manufacturers' Institute event. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Save $55 on a Kindle Paperwhite Kids and get your children into reading

A love of reading is easier to stoke when you have easy access to books, and there’s no easier way to do that than by getting your child this Kindle Paperwhite Kids that’s on sale for $115 on Amazon. That’s a solid 32% discount off its MSRP of $170. The Kindle Paperwhite Kids is pretty... Continue reading at PC World

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Trauma, Transfigured: Pascha Sotolongo on Loneliness, Latin American Lit, and the Fantastic in Fiction and Life

Rarely have I been so moved, awed, amused, satisfied, and softly startled by a debut, but The Only Sound Is the Wind, the gorgeous new fiction collection by Pascha Sotolongo, is a deft, accomplished, utterly fearless book of short stories that seamlessly meld the mundane and the transcendent,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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What to read this weekend: The history of overhyped tech, and a new graphic novel from Charles Burns

New releases in fiction, nonfiction and comics that caught our attention. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/history-of-overhyped-tech-charles-burns-final-cut-richard-powers-playground-163018545.html?src=rss Continue reading at Engadget

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Our 15 Most-Read Posts Of All Time

Fifteen years ago, Electric Literature started as a print and digital quarterly journal during the glory days of the print magazine era. Our very first issue surpassed 10,000 copies in sales, we were stocked in newsstands and bookstores, and as an e-book. We were one of the first to publish... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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September’s Best Reviewed Fiction

Sally Rooney’s Intermezzo, Rachel Kushner’s Creation Lake, and Richard Powers’ Playground all feature among the best reviewed fiction titles of the month. Brought to you by Book Marks, Lit Hub’s home for book reviews. * 1. Intermezzo by Sally Rooney (Farrar, Straus, and Giroux) 14 Rave • 7... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Which Big Fall Book Should You Read?

Fall is the season of Big Books: the mega-hyped, the much-recommended, and the written-by-celebrities. And despite the fact that we’re in a (god-forsaken) election year, the literary cup, as usual, runneth over. So how’s a discerning gal or guy to choose which Big Book to read (first)? Just like... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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New Science Fiction & Fantasy Releases for September 20, 2024

It's a double dose of this week's best new science fiction and fantasy releases, including a story of political dissent, a spell gone awry, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Pedro Almodóvar's first book, like his movies, blends reality and fiction: 'A fragmentary autobiography'

Pedro Almodóvar's first book consists of a mix of short stories and personal essays that amount to 'a fragmentary autobiography.' Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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The Freedom to Read Issue: All Our Coverage

We dig into the scope and scale of the historic wave of censorship attempts occurring today in the United States and talk with those who are doing the vital work of fighting back. Welcome to our Freedom to Read issue. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Freedom to Read Advocates Look to Expand Efforts Beyond the Courtroom

As a key lawsuit in Llano County is set to be heard by the full Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, freedom-to-read advocates consider their next moves. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Fiction Longlist for the 2024 National Book Awards

The National Book Award Longlist for Fiction, Author Trading Cards, more Osman on screen is coming, and more in today's book news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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US National Book Award 2024 Longlists: Fiction

The 75th National Book Awards' longlist in fiction is drawn from an initial pool of 473 books submitted by publishers for consideration. The post US National Book Award 2024 Longlists: Fiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Here’s the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Fiction.

Today, the National Book Foundation announced the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Fiction. The ten titles were selected from a pool of 473 books submitted for consideration by their publishers. This year’s judges for Fiction are Jamie Ford, Lauren Groff (Chair), Zeyn Joukhadar,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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How Historical Fiction Redefined the Literary Canon

Historical fiction is dominant (?), the Non-Fiction Finalists for the National Book Award, and Salem's Lot is set to scare. All in today's book news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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