The Cold War had almost everything—two superpowers facing off in an existential struggle, spies, double agents and honey traps, lots of great books and movies. But in retrospect it was missing one important element of modern life: Internet comments. Continue reading at 'Slate'
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The prize-winning poet and novelist on writing and book binding, his wariness of new technology and why literature is the ultimate immersive experienceJO Morgan has published book-length poems on subjects as diverse as the 10th-century battle of Maldon and a future Martian returning to his... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2023-07-22 17:00:17 UTC ]
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Call or swing by your local comic book shop and add these great books to your pull list. Here are 1 new comics to read in April 2023. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-04-05 10:30:00 UTC ]
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For many tourists, the Caribbean is a paradise. A place outside time—with no history and no future. A place for cocktails on the beach and escaping the relentless rhythms of modern life. But to me, the Caribbean has always been beautiful because of its history, not in spite of it. A cross-roads... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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The era's near-misses and misunderstandings serve as a cautionary tale as the United States again faces off with great-power rivals. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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Critic Michael Dirda explores book compilations and how they can steer readers to great books. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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He partnered with Kai Bird to publish “American Prometheus,” one of three books he wrote on the Cold War and nuclear weapons. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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Launched a year ago in a collaboration between Penguin Random House and The Runnymede Trust, Lit in Colour seeks to make the books taught in classrooms more representative of modern life in Britain Continue reading at The Bookseller
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How might a literary prize disrupt the literary prize culture? Perhaps by reversing the structure: announcing the winner first, then the shortlist, followed by the longlist – making it clear the most important aspect of a prize is its depth and breadth: building from one great book towards a... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-03 20:44:21 UTC ]
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Modern life has multiplied our conundrums. Susan Liautaud’s “The Power of Ethics” tries to help. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-01-08 06:00:00 UTC ]
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A onetime British spy, he used the Cold War as his canvas in such novels as “The Spy Who Came in From the Cold” and “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.” Continue reading at The Washington Post
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Daniel Yergin is a highly respected authority on energy, international politics, and economics, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning and bestselling author of The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power, The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World, and Shattered Peace:... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-09-18 08:47:31 UTC ]
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To survive in the age of Amazon, B&N CEO James Daunt said bookstores "need to look good and have great books and passionate booksellers" in an interview with BISG executive director Brian O'Leary. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The fear of nuclear annihilation during the Cold War was so palpable that a common joke at the time was: "What do you want to be if you grow up?" In the late 1950s, 60% of American children suffered nightmares about it. Hollywood didn't help. During the 1950s, science fiction crossed to the dark... Continue reading at AdWeek
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With most schools and libraries closed across the country closed, parents are left scrambling in a lot of ways: distance ... Continue reading at Book Riot
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A great lineup: books about Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Willie Mays, Alice Marble and more. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-05-19 14:00:00 UTC ]
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You've read Nic Stone's YA novel Dear Martin and are looking to read more like it? These are a few great books like Dear Martin out there in the world. Continue reading at Book Riot
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The debut novel intersperses the story of a tech reporter in Silicon Valley with Facebook posts, tweets, Google results and other fragments. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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If you're stuck at home and bemoaning the absence of libraries from your life, don't fear! Here are some great books available on Hoopla right now. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-03-24 10:40:03 UTC ]
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The Twitter personalities discuss their new book and making astrology — as well as poetry — accessible. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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For those on your gift list who enjoy listening to great books, here are five narrated by top stars of stage and screen. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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