Bell's 'Instagram love story' snapped up by HQ

HarperCollins has bought We Just Clicked, described as "a love story for the Instagram generation", and a second novel from romantic comedy author Anna Bell. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-20 23:59:03 UTC ]
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12 Brilliant Short Stories by Asian Americans to Read For Free Online

As Asian American Pacific Islander Month comes to end, it’s important to remind ourselves that the Asian American identity is more than just race or shared affinity. Born out of political activism and the anti-war movement to protest and rally against injustice, warfare, imperialism, and... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2024-05-30 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Ten Books by AAPI Authors We Loved This May

From heartfelt rom-coms to reproductive health primers to middle grade sci-fi, we're rounding up some of our favorite May books by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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“Last Acts” Is a Father-Son Story Where Neither Man Knows How To Communicate

Alex Sammartino’s debut novel Last Acts opens on David Rizzo, owner of a failing firearms store located in an Arizona strip mall, en route to the hospital to retrieve his estranged son Nick, an addict who has just briefly experienced death in the form of a drug overdose. Grappling with what to... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2024-05-29 11:00:00 UTC ]
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“Last Acts” Is a Father-Son Story Where Neither Man Knows How To Communicate

Alexander Sammartino’s debut novel Last Acts opens on David Rizzo, owner of a failing firearms store located in an Arizona strip mall, en route to the hospital to retrieve his estranged son Nick, an addict who has just briefly experienced death in the form of a drug overdose. Grappling with what... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2024-05-29 11:00:00 UTC ]
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The Narrative Pleasures of Social Discomfort: A Reading List of School Reunion Stories

The question of whether to attend a college reunion is often met with mixed emotions—nostalgia, curiosity, a healthy dose of apprehension. What will it feel like to go back to the campus of our youth? How will our lives compare to our classmates’? Which parts of our old selves might get dredged... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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The Real Story of Why Disney+ Changed Its Logo: A ‘Different Time of Night’

Disney's logo and branding are a tale as old as time--but even classic stories need a new chapter every now and again. In March, Disney+ unveiled its full Hulu integration for bundle subscribers, combining the Disney+ and Hulu libraries in one application. This came with... Continue reading at AdWeek

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The Ultimate Updated Guide to YA Short Stories

What short stories have your favorite YA writers published? This guide will help you find them. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Is print dead? Not at this indie bookstore publishing L.A.'s untold stories

A local electrical engineer with a passion for literature is on a mission to share the stories of local authors who have struggled to break into the mainstream publishing industry. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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The Most Popular Book Riot Stories of the Week

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Alice Munro, Short Story Master and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 92

Canadian author Alice Munro, a master of the short story and the winner of the 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature, died at her home in Port Hope, Ontario, on May 13. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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4 New Debut Novels by Women That We Loved

This diverse slate of standout debut novels by women spans genre, from historical saga to contemporary comic novel to postapocalyptic fantasy, as well as the globe, from California to a far-flung Nordic isle. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Marvel’s making an ‘interactive story’ based on the What If...? show for Apple Vision Pro

As a bona-fide hater of actual reality, virtual reality is very appealing to me. However, I’m not that into 100 hour AAA games like Asgard’s Wrath 2 or Half Life: Alyx. I’m into short interactive experiences that can’t be had anywhere else. Good news for me? The Apple Vision Pro is getting a... Continue reading at Engadget

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For the Punks and Goths: This Graphic Novel is a Love Letter to BIPOC Femmes and Thems

If you're in the mood for a raucous graphic novel with perfect summer vibes, we got you. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Jessica Zhan Mei Yu on Loving Literature That Hates You

Jessica Zhan Mei Yu’s smartly interior debut novel But the Girl appears to follow the path of a bildungsroman. Our protagonist, simply named Girl, is on a flight out of Australia for an artist’s residency in the lush Scottish countryside. She is leaving behind her tight-knit Malaysian family and... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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Chris Whitaker’s Survivor Stories

The novelist traded a finance career to pursue fiction. It just may have saved his life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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YA Romantasy: True Love or Passing Fancy?

Publishers, agents, and authors reckon with readers’ all-consuming passion for romantasy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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7 Short Story Collections Set in Nigeria

I have always loved the versatility of the short story, how it can so easily take on the forms of other things. There are playlist short stories, recipe short stories, diary and epistolary-style short stories. There are flash fiction stories, short short stories, and long short stories that... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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Marianne Williamson’s Mind of Love

The self-help author and presidential candidate’s 15th book presents Christ as a universal embodiment of love Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Emily Bell Joins Astra House as Editorial Director

The former head of editorial at Zando and longtime FSG editor has been named editorial director at Astra House, effective April 15. She succeeds Alessandra Bastagli, who left to head S&S's One Signal imprint in February. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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9 Short Story Collections About Women’s Bodies

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