Greetings and salutations! I’m Carolyn Kellogg, Books editor of the L.A. Times with this week’s books newsletter. CRITICS PICKS This week the entire Sunday Calendar section is taken up with critics picks for the year in film, television, theater, music, art — and books. Seven of our Critics at... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'
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Many people may have forgotten that before it became a tech and ecommerce behemoth, Amazon started as an online bookseller in 1994. Nearly three decades later, Amazon is celebrating the roots of its business with a major campaign for its books division. The goal of the campaign, titled "That... Continue reading at AdWeek
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If you're looking to shake up the usual book club format, consider reading these plays as a way to make meet-ups more engaging. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-07-20 10:35:00 UTC ]
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Bethanne Patrick's July highlights include romance, sci-fi and sacrilegious hijinks, as well as probing memoirs and a new Harvey Weinstein exposé. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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Dive into a tender coming-of-age memoir by Isaac Fitzgerald, a biography of Vladimir V. Putin and novels from Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Bolu Babalola and Daniel Nieh. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2022-06-30 09:00:24 UTC ]
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After 50 years, the prize has been scrapped. How did it change Britain’s literary landscape? And what happened at the awards when Margaret Drabble was seated next to Theresa May?Margaret Drabble was a bright young star with five novels to her name in 1971, when she was talked into joining her... Continue reading at The Guardian
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More than a million new titles are published annually in the US, far more than even the most bibliophilic secret agent could get through. Even with a weekly publishing schedule, we can only bring you 52 Hitting the Books each year. To help shine a spotlight on all the fantastic stories that... Continue reading at Engadget
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Fans of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II have new options for learning about her seven-decade reign. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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The former "Reading Rainbow" host said banned books are "where the good stuff is." Continue reading at The Huffington Post
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Taking many in the British publishing community by surprise, Costa Book Awards is discontinuing its long-running program. The post In England, Costa Book Awards Is Closing After 50 Years appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-10 19:12:26 UTC ]
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Coffee company announces ‘difficult decision’ to end the prizes, sparking a chorus of disappointment across the books industryThe Costa book awards, after running for half a century, have been abruptly scrapped. The coffee shop chain has said the 2021 awards, which were announced in February... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-06-10 13:00:18 UTC ]
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The Costa Book Awards, which was founded in 1971 and known as the Whitbread Book Awards until 2005, is no more. Today, Costa Coffee announced that the 2021 Costa Book Awards, held in February 2022, would be the last iteration of the prizes. “We are incredibly proud to have played a part in... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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It seems like everyone (ahem) has a summer reading list for you this week—even Bill Gates. As you probably know, Gates loves to read—and he also loves to write about books on his blog, GatesNotes, where today he published a list of his recommendations for the season. But don’t expect any beach... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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These June children’s book releases are some of the best yet, with Japanese dragons, asthmatic protagonists, Black girl magic, and more, like The Lost Ryū by Emi Watanabe Cohen. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-06-01 10:38:00 UTC ]
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Bethanne Patrick's June highlights include Tom Perrotta's 'Election' sequel, essential new war histories and a fresh look at females of all species. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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Whether you’re headed to a far-flung beach or a nearby couch, these books are worthy additions to your summer reading list. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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When she was ten, she read O. Henry in hardback. In high school, Orwell was on the summer reading list. Now, it’s "Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel" with her grandsons. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-26 13:30:00 UTC ]
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These 13 new romance books — one for each week of your Happily Ever After Summer — will replenish your serotonin reserves. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-26 13:30:00 UTC ]
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One way to connect with your kids: Read their books. Two librarians offer some suggestions. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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In San Diego, an 8-year-old published a book about a courageous turtle and plans to donate the proceeds for art and music supplies. Continue reading at Book Riot
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Twist and shout: Get ready to treat yourself and mix it up with these 20 must-read genre-blending historical fiction books, including Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin! Continue reading at Book Riot
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