Barack Obama has created a playlist to accompany A Promised Land.

Continuing on the Barack Obama’s Favorite Media end-of-year march, the former President has released a 20-song playlist to accompany his memoir A Promised Land, composed of songs that recall memories of his time on the campaign trail and in the White House. There’s some Beyonce, some John Coltrane, some Sade, some U2—no Phoebe Bridgers, though. […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-12-21 17:24:57 UTC ]
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Let’s talk about science fiction and horror by new, promising writers

In our final column for The Post, we revisit books we have savored and many more we hope to read. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-04 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Undisputed “World’s Greatest Author” finally lands Big 5 publishing deal.

Yes, it’s Tingle Time. One of my all-time favorite literary personalities, the greatest self-published author to ever live, Chuck Tingle, has signed a two-novel deal with Tor’s Nightfire imprint. Per the Publishers Marketplace announcement, the first book, Camp Damascus, is about “a group of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-07-29 15:04:14 UTC ]
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3 new audiobooks for your summer playlist

Rosie Perez narrates Ronnie Spector’s new memoir. Also, the latest from Patrick Radden Keefe and Dan Fesperman Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-07-29 11:00:19 UTC ]
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Michelle Obama announces second book: ‘a toolbox to stay centred’

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[ The Guardian | 2022-07-21 14:08:29 UTC ]
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PRH Announces Michelle Obama's New Book

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Callisto Media, Promising to 'Act Swiftly and Decisively,' Lays Off 35% of Workforce

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Washington Post | 2022-07-01 11:00:13 UTC ]
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How to Create a Virtual Book Club — or Revive One that’s Languishing

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[ Book Riot | 2022-06-30 10:34:00 UTC ]
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‘I’ve Seen Several Giants Die on My Land’

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[ The Atlantic | 2022-06-23 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon promises to fix Comixology after making the service nearly unusable

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[ Engadget | 2022-06-19 19:56:15 UTC ]
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[ Engadget | 2022-05-13 13:00:47 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Jack Higgins, best-selling author of ‘The Eagle Has Landed,’ dies at 92

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[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-11 17:59:46 UTC ]
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[ The Guardian | 2022-04-09 20:18:44 UTC ]
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[ Fast Company | 2022-02-28 05:00:22 UTC ]
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[ Engadget | 2022-02-22 12:15:53 UTC ]
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[ The Guardian | 2022-02-22 01:12:57 UTC ]
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