Facts, just the facts: My 10-year-old has reminded me of the allure of the almanac

Paging through the “World Almanac and Book of Facts” has been surprisingly soothing. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2020-11-24 14:00:00 UTC ]

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10 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out July 2024

From richly detailed fantasies to silly early reader graphic novels that will make kids laugh, there’s something for every reader on this list of July children’s book releases. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-05 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Top 10 benefits of Amazon Prime: Free shipping is just the start

Amazon Prime built its popularity by offering subscribers faster free shipping, access to streaming movies and TV shows, and exclusive deals (most noticeably during the company’s Prime Day dealfest, coming again July 16 and 17). But Prime membership includes other perks, too: Everything... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-07-01 13:28:52 UTC ]
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Time strikes a deal to funnel 101 years of journalism into OpenAI's gaping maw

Time has joined a growing number of publications to sign a licensing deal with OpenAI. The ChatGPT creator will legally be able to train its large language models on 101 years worth of the storied publication's journalism, as Axios first reported. OpenAI will also have access to real-time... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-06-27 14:40:58 UTC ]
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10 Nebula Award Winners You Should Put on Your TBR

Get to know the Nebula Awards for science fiction and fantasy writing, with outstanding, must-read examples to pick up right now. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-06-21 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Five Years of Reading with Jenna Hager Bush

Over the past half-decade, the Read with Jenna Book Club has become a valuable platform for new literary voices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The 10 Most Instagrammable Bookstores in the World

Print sales are up. Celebrity picture books. Instagrammable Bookstores. These and more on Book Riot today Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-06-20 16:03:10 UTC ]
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Check out the Monitor’s 10 best books of June

For June 2024, the Monitor’s best books include stirring mysteries and moving family tales, including novels based on famous lives. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2024-06-18 19:40:14 UTC ]
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Lit Hub Weekly: June 10 – 14, 2024

Can’t figure out what book to bring to the beach? The ultimate summer reading list is here. | Lit Hub Reading Lists Who’s the worst dad in literature? Garth Risk Hallberg on the most dysfunctional fathers of the Western canon. | Lit Hub Criticism “Each moment of recognition was only possible... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-06-15 10:30:46 UTC ]
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This Week’s Bestsellers: June 10, 2024

The #1 book in the country is ‘Eruption,’ James Patterson’s posthumous collaboration with Michael Crichton, folowed by Brynne Weaver’s ‘Leather & Lark’ at #2. Plus Jacqueline Winspear bids a fond farewell to Maisie Dobbs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors Equity Announces First 10 Author Signings

In a post celebrating its first 100 days in business, upstart publishing venture Authors Equity announced its first 10 author signings—an eclectic list that includes James Frey, Rachel Hollis, and Kyle Mills, with four books set to be published in 2024. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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10 New Books for Father's Day

Still looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? This list should satisfy fathers of all types. Geek dads! Punk dads! Military history dads! No dad stone has been left unturned. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Why you might struggle to find this year’s International Booker winner in UK libraries – and why publishing suffers as a result

If you search for translated books all of them won’t come up in a library catalogue search. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2024-06-11 17:09:25 UTC ]
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10 Book Club Picks for June

It’s a beautiful day, the coffee is perfectly iced, and the news is spiced with variety. Let’s do this. 🌎 ... Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Deals for June 10, 2024

An elaborate water trap, three generations of empathetic witches, a space thriller, and more of today's best science fiction and fantasy book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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10 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out June 2024

June's new children's book releases include picture books about steppin' and school, middle grade books about magic schools and making friends, and so much more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-06-07 10:30:00 UTC ]
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This Week’s Bestsellers: June 10, 2024

John Grisham’s ‘Camino Ghosts’ is the #1 book in the country. Plus Greg Iles revisits attorney turned Natchez, Miss., mayor Penn Cage in ‘Southern Man,’ and Caitlin Rozakis, with ‘Dreadful,’ bakes up a comedic fantasy debut. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of June 10, 2024

Scholastic snaps up Suzanne Collins's new entry in the bestselling Hunger Games series, Red Tower signs three by Melissa de la Cruz, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble’s Best Books of the Year (So Far)

Barnes & Noble has announced their best books of the year (so far). Grab your TBR and dive into these books spread across 13 unique categories. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-06-05 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Tech news site Gizmodo sold for third time in 8 years as European publisher Keleops looks to expand

Longtime technology news and review site Gizmodo has been sold for the third time in the past eight years Continue reading at ABC News

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The Uncles in Minneapolis Celebrate 50 Years of Bookselling Perseverance

Four years after two Minneapolis specialty bookstores were destroyed amid unrest following George Floyd's murder, Uncle Hugo’s Science Fiction Bookstore and Uncle Edgar’s Mystery Bookstore are thriving in their new locations. Their owner, Don Blyly, is also celebrating his 50th anniversary as a... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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