“Teller of the Unexpected,” an elegant new biography, sidesteps the ugly side of the children’s book author while capturing his grandiose, tragedy-specked life. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'
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If you are looking for an entertaining book that explores the nature of science, I recommend Chad Orzel's Eureka! Discovering Your Inner Scientist. The post Book Review: Eureka! Discovering Your Inner Scientist appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2014-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Buddhist poet Gary Snyder in conversation; Eben Alexander returns to the subject of heaven. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A starred review for Rob and Kristen Bell's new book on marriage; the best examination to date of Pope Francis, who he is, and what to expect. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Halpern's upcoming book on rogue debt collecting is earning praise for bringing 'unexpected literary heft' to the topic and writing a 'colorful and chilling' story. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Country musician Jimmy Wayne tells the affecting story of his own youth as a foster kid; American Christian men examine their approaches to faith and fatherhood. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary world praises Miller for his intelligence, wit and literary acumen, and lasting pride in his Scottish rootsKarl Miller, founding editor of the London Review of Books, critic and award-winning author, has died, aged 83.After stints as literary editor of both the Spectator and the New... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A dying woman writes a book about life's end; a psychotherapist explores the untapped power of the will. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Joel Osteen offers more encouragement in his newest book; James Carroll explores the meaning of Jesus for today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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I don’t have any do’s for writing book reviews on slavery—I don’t have any do’s for writing book reviews, period—but I have a few don’ts, courtesy of the Economist’s now-withdrawn review of The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism, a new book from Cornell... Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2014-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Roald Dahl's beloved children's book The Witches gets a timely work-out in this one-man show. Continue reading at The Sydney Morning Herald
[ The Sydney Morning Herald | 2014-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jan Karon's new novel brings Father Tim Kavanagh back to Mitford; Jan Aldredge-Clanton offers more inclusive pictures of God. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Whoops.Last week architect Zaha Hadid demanded that the New York Review of Books retract a June essay by critic Martin Filler, claiming that the "personal attack disguised as a book review" had "exposed Ms. Hadid to public ridicule and contempt."Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2014-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Singer and broadcaster Cerys Matthews and journalist and author Bidisha are among the presenters... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Molly Phinney Baskette tells the story of her congregation's revival; the message of Jesus has been diluted, argues Benjamin L. Corey. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin has defended its decision to use an image of a doll-like young girl on the cover of a new edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2014-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A starred review for Rowan Williams' exploration of Christian essentials; Lysa TerKeurst offers advice on making decisions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alejandro Jodorowsky's film 'The Dance of Reality' is based on his unorthodox autobiography; Ernest Kurtz and Katherine Ketcham offer imperfectly wise stories and parables Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beyonce's pastor writes about love; liberation theologian Leonardo Boff assesses Pope Francis. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Starred review for a historian's thoughtful, humorous memoir of his Mormon missionary youth; Christian pastor Bill Hybels offers strategies for simplifying life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book review magazine Kirkus Reviews has announced three $50,000 book prizes to be awarded for fiction, nonfiction and young adult literature. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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