Book Review: ‘War,’ by Margaret MacMillan

In “War: How Conflict Shaped Us,” Margaret MacMillan examines the impact of war, both bad and good. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2020-10-06 09:00:08 UTC ]

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Jon Yaged on Book Banning: ‘It Stigmatizes Reading’

The CEO of Macmillan Publishers talks about his personal experience of reading and the stark dangers of banning books. The post Jon Yaged on Book Banning: ‘It Stigmatizes Reading’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-10 22:21:16 UTC ]
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Book Club: Read ‘Orbital,’ by Samantha Harvey, With the Book Review

In February, the Book Review Book Club will read and discuss “Orbital,” a Booker Prize-winning novel following six people living and working on a space station above Earth. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Book Review: ‘Source Code,’ by Bill Gates

A new memoir by the tech mogul recounts a boyhood steeped in old-fashioned, analog pastimes as well as precocious feats of coding. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Publishing Graphic Novels Means Taking Chances: PW Talks with Mark Siegel

This year, longtime Macmillan graphic novel imprint First Second Books will roll out a sister imprint, the adult-focused 23rd Street Books. We spoke with Siegel, who founded both, about the market for graphic novels for adults and why now was the time, data be damned. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Review: ‘The Uncollected Stories of Mavis Gallant’

Mavis Gallant wrote short stories full of brutal humor that examined the hell of other people. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Book Review: ‘Good Girl,’ by Aria Aber

Aria Aber’s exciting debut novel finds the daughter of an Afghan refugee sidestepping disapproval and racism as she dives into Berlin’s nightworld. Continue reading at The New York Times

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So Many Excellent 2025 Books By Women of Color

A big, lovely list of 2025 books by women of color, one of the Big 5 launches an audio-first imprint, dangerous book review sites, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Book Review: The Poetry of Percival Everett

The winner of this year’s National Book Award in fiction has published several collections of poems. Our critic takes a look. Continue reading at The New York Times

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The Best Book Covers of 2024

A Book Review art director selects the book jackets that made a compelling impression. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Book Review: ‘The Miraculous From the Material,’ by Alan Lightman

In “The Miraculous From the Material,” the best-selling author Alan Lightman examines the science behind the wonder. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Book Review: ‘Taiwan Travelogue,’ by Yang Shuang-zi

Yang Shuang-zi’s “Taiwan Travelogue,” a National Book Award finalist, is a nesting-doll narrative about colonial power in its many forms. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Macmillan Marketing VP’s Election Post Stirs Anger

In response to president-elect Donald Trump’s win on Election Day, Mariel Dawson, VP of marketing at Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, posted a pro-Trump graphic on a personal account, raising concerns of bias among Macmillan authors and readers and prompting a response from the company. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ Book Club Conversation Space: Main Discussion

Discuss our November book club selection, “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” by Gabriel García Márquez, with the Book Review. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Macmillan Enters a ‘Period of Stability’

While its Big Five peers have made headline-grabbing moves, Macmillan CEO John Yaged said the publisher has been posting solid growth. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Review: ‘Dinner for Vampires,’ by Bethany Joy Lenz

The “One Tree Hill” actor has written a memoir of the decade she spent beholden to the Big House Family — and her escape. Continue reading at The New York Times

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‘We leave viewers smarter’: fears over plans to close ‘world’s most highbrow’ TV station

Unique experiment in German-language public broadcasting 3sat faces pressure from populist rightIn many countries around the world, breakfast TV means cele­brity interviews, soap operas and last night’s football highlights. On the German-language channel 3sat this Sunday morning, it means a... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Book Review: ‘Polostan,’ by Neal Stephenson

“Polostan” sets up a historical fiction series about espionage and revolution in the early 20th century. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Book Review: ‘Women’s Hotel,’ by Daniel Lavery

Daniel M. Lavery’s debut novel collects vignettes from inside the Biedermeier, a second-rate, rapidly waning establishment in midcentury New York City. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Scrapper director Charlotte Regan joins Somesuch roster

Charlotte Regan has directed ads for brands including Cadbury, Alzheimer’s Society and Macmillan Cancer Support. Continue reading at Media Week

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