Christopher Eccleston | 'I’m as proud of my enemies as I am of my friends'

Actor Christopher Eccleston discusses the book that originated with an interview to promote awareness of Alzheimer’s.   Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-04 21:07:45 UTC ]
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Hurst launches Friends of Hurst subscription scheme

Hurst Publishers has launched a subscription service so that readers can support the company through the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-28 02:12:52 UTC ]
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When Enemies of Coffee Tried to Destroy Morning in America

William H. Ukers, not much over thirty, started working on his book in 1905, traveling and gathering material for a year. After he returned home to New York, he scoured nearby libraries and museums. Wherever he couldn’t go himself, he sent auxiliaries, appointing research assistants to mine... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-24 08:48:46 UTC ]
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Walker Books acquires 'wonderful' middle-grade novel about two autistic friends

Walker Books UK and Walker Books US will simultaneously publish Meera Trehan's debut middle-grade novel The View from the Very Best House in Town. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-23 21:36:57 UTC ]
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Missing your friends? Rereading Harry Potter might be the next best thing

Our relationships with characters from books and screen – called parasocial relationships – serve many of the same functions as our friendships with real people, minus the infection risks. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2020-04-21 03:11:35 UTC ]
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New manga subscription service launches with a quarantine-friendly 2-month free trial

Read "Attack on Titan," "Somali & the Forest Spirit," "Fire Force," "Arte" and more with Mangamo, a new mobile manga subscription service. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-04-15 13:00:12 UTC ]
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Friend of booksellers James Patterson will donate $500,000 to indie bookstores.

James Patterson has a long history of helping independent bookstores. In in 2014, he donated $1 million to indie bookstores, and staring in 2015, his Holiday Bonus program has given payments between $500 and $5,000 to bookstore employees each year. Now, as bookstores struggle to keep afloat... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-03 14:23:07 UTC ]
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Enemy Lines: Mysteries & Thrillers 2020

PW speaks with authors of military, espionage, and political fiction about keeping the thrill alive. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Translator Derbyshire proud to represent the collegiate cross-border community

The London Book Fair was due to recognise the work of translators yet again, and before its postponement had anointed Katy Derbyshire its second Translator of the Fair. She reveals the highs and lows of the job Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-13 12:01:15 UTC ]
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Who should star in the upcoming BBC adaptation of Conversations With Friends?

Sally Rooney’s takeover of the world continues apace today with the announcement that the Irish literary phenom’s debut novel Conversations With Friends will be adapted into a twelve-part series for the BBC. Like the upcoming BBC/Hulu adaptation of Rooney’s 2019 juggernaut Normal People, which... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-02-25 18:39:10 UTC ]
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BBC Three adapting Sally Rooney's Conversations with Friends

BBC Three is adapting Sally Rooney’s 2017 debut novel, Conversations with Friends, into twelve half an hour episodes directed by Oscar-nominated Irish film director Lenny Abrahamson. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-24 15:37:51 UTC ]
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10 Eco-Friendly Gifts for the Book Lover You Love

Here's ten eco-friendly gifts for that book lover in your life from Etsy, who offset the carbon emissions created from shipping. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-02-18 11:35:27 UTC ]
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Ditch your kids’ garish plastic plates for these eco-friendly alternatives

Meet Miniware, the eco-friendly (and sharply designed) alternative to plastic cups and dishes. My mother’s set of Corelle dishes has lasted her more than 22 years. We have a china set that’s been passed down generation by generation in my family. So why do we treat kids’ dinnerware like a... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2020-02-17 07:00:30 UTC ]
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A. E. Hotchner, Writer and Friend of the Famous, Dies at 102

His diverse body of work included novels, plays and a memoir about Ernest Hemingway. He was also a partner with his friend Paul Newman in business and charity. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-02-16 15:37:39 UTC ]
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A. E. Hotchner, Writer and Friend of the Famous, Dies at 102

His diverse body of work included novels, plays and a memoir about Ernest Hemingway. He was also a partner with his friend Paul Newman in business and charity. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-02-15 21:06:55 UTC ]
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Christopher Tolkien, son and protector of 'Lord of the Rings' creator, dies

Christopher Tolkien helped edit and publish much of J.R.R. Tolkien's work after the science fiction and fantasy writer died in 1973. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-01-17 19:03:20 UTC ]
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‘They Called Us Enemy’ Tops PW’s Graphic Novel Critics Poll

'They Called Us Enemy,' a graphic memoir by activist and longtime 'Star Trek' actor George Takei that recounts the story of his Japanese American family's internment during WWII, has claimed the top spot on PW’s annual Graphic Novel Critic’s Poll. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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IDW Debuts Spanish Graphic Novel Line with Takei's 'They Called Us Enemy'

IDW kicks off its Spanish-language graphic novel publishing initiative with George Takei's bestsellilng graphic memoir 'They Called Us Enemy,' to be released in a Spanish edition in June 2020. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Sticking with Friends for Thanksgiving (shelftalker)

A Thanksgiving-themed story time and craft with preschoolers are great reminders of what we are most thankful for. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-13 13:00:11 UTC ]
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Remembering Stephen Dixon: Writer, Teacher, Friend

Stephen Dixon left us yesterday. The author of Frog (1991) and Interstate (1995) two National Book Award finalists, published some thirty other books, including collections of his over 500 short stories. I first met Dixon on the final day of a class in my junior year of college called “Short... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-11-07 20:03:05 UTC ]
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I was proud my literature award. Then came the talk of ‘box-ticking’ | Chitra Ramaswamy

It’s clear that the publishing world needs more diversity. Why do some see this as compromising quality?Let me tell you a story. A few years ago, months after this riven old island voted to leave the European Union, and days after an ex-reality TV host became the leader of the free world, a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-10-11 15:37:44 UTC ]
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