New data suggests that the borrowing of erotic fiction from UK public libraries has leapt by 500%, in what is being called the 'Fifty Shades' effect. Continue reading at 'BBC News'
[ BBC News | 2014-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the wake of the overturn of Roe v. Wade by a “vehemently anti-Democratic Supreme Court,” publishers have reported higher sales of both front- and backlist titles about abortion and reproductive freedom. Among the titles in high demand are Annie Ernaux’s memoir Happening (which was recently... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-28 17:52:43 UTC ]
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Pico Iyer, Maggie Shipstead, Michelle Tea and Colleen Kinder discuss 'Letter to a Stranger' at the L.A. Times Book Club. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-05-26 21:35:13 UTC ]
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Books emphasize interiority, encourage empathy, require thought and are meant to foster rational argument -- things we all need. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-25 16:39:13 UTC ]
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Janelle Monáe was joined by Times columnist Erika D. Smith to discuss her book 'The Memory Librarian' on Saturday at the L.A. Times Book Festival. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-04-24 17:01:01 UTC ]
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After a few years of virtual ceremonies, the 42nd Los Angeles Times Book Prizes was held in person Friday at USC, kicking off the Festival of Books. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-04-23 04:25:08 UTC ]
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If I could, I’d delve into undeservedly forgotten novels, works of intellectual history and biography -- and so much more Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-30 16:51:25 UTC ]
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The awards recognize outstanding literary achievements in 12 categories, with winners to be announced at USC in-person on April 22. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-02-23 14:00:04 UTC ]
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5 things to know about Stephanie Land and "Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive." Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-01-25 21:00:21 UTC ]
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For the first time on record, picture books outsold fiction for young readers through the TCM, after clawing back a huge deficit. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-22 08:33:40 UTC ]
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The New York Times Book Review marked their anniversary by asking readers to nominate the best book of the past 125 years. Here's the result. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-01-03 15:52:45 UTC ]
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Canongate has landed James Crawford's The Edge of the Plain, a blend of history, travel writing and reportage tracing the evolution and cultural significance of land borders. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-19 20:30:23 UTC ]
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The L.A. Times Book Club dove into stories across the world and close to home in 2021. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-12-16 15:00:17 UTC ]
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Novelist Ann Patchett will be in conversation with columnist Steve Lopez tonight at the L.A. Times Book Club Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-12-10 00:05:08 UTC ]
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Mr. Men Little Miss, the children’s book series created by Roger Hargreaves, turns 50 this year. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-12-08 10:00:15 UTC ]
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“Our Journey Together” includes more than 300 photographs, along with captions written by the former president. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-11-20 00:37:09 UTC ]
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The best-seller lists as we know them today have their roots in the Aug. 9, 1942, issue — but the Book Review has been tracking sales for much longer than that. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-10-21 14:55:10 UTC ]
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On Oct. 25, join The New York Times Book Review and special guests for performances of favorite letters and reviews from the archives, trivia and more. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-10-07 16:09:57 UTC ]
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Some of today’s best-loved books — think “Catch-22,” “Tender Is the Night” and even “Anne of Green Gables” — had a rocky reception in our pages. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-09-29 09:00:26 UTC ]
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Truck driver shortages, widespread port congestion, and skyrocketing container costs are among the biggest challenges facing the book industry supply chain for the rest of the year and into 2022, panelists on a July 6 BISG webinar looking at freight and shipping issues agreed. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-07-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Award winner Charles Yu discusses 'Interior Chinatown' with Times film critic Justin Chang at the L.A. Times Book Club Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-05-27 20:58:15 UTC ]
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