HarperNorth acquires journalist Bright's 'timely' debut on regional equality

HarperNorth has acquired a book on regional inequality in the UK by journalist Sam Bright, chief politics and investigations reporter for Byline Times. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-09 10:36:32 UTC ]

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Keanon Lowe stopped a school shooting. The timing was ‘a miracle.’

Keanon Lowe left the NFL to coach high school sports, a series of fateful decisions that would change his life. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-12 11:00:17 UTC ]
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University of Georgia Press Acquires NewSouth Books

The University of Georgia Press has acquired NewSouth Books, the independent trade publisher based in Montgomery, Ala. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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‘I almost got hit’: the Ukrainian journalists turned war correspondents overnight

Initially writing stories and making television reports was secondary for the journalists as many focused on survivalRussia-Ukraine war: latest updatesWhen the war started journalists in Ukraine found themselves at the centre of the biggest story in the world. They became war correspondents... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-05-10 17:24:57 UTC ]
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Senate Chaplain Barry Black Debuts a Book for Kids

ZonderKidz will publish U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black’s picture book, ‘A Prayer for Our Country: Words to Unite and Inspire Hope,’ on June 7. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Some of the Most Influential Asian American Literature of All Time

Get to know some of the most influential Asian American literature of all time, including Dictee. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-05-06 10:33:00 UTC ]
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In ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures,’ an octopus tells a feel-good story

Shelby Van Pelt's novel joins the menagerie of books told from an animal's perspective. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-04 15:20:36 UTC ]
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How a Debut Graphic Memoir Became the Most Banned Book in the Country

Maia Kobabe’s book “Gender Queer,” about coming out as nonbinary, landed the author at the center of a battle over which books belong in schools, and who gets to make that decision. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-05-01 23:54:03 UTC ]
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3 great new audiobooks for your walk, commute or chill-out time

This month’s picks: ‘Mecca,' by Susan Straight, ‘Funny Farm,’ by Laurie Zaleski and SJ Bennett’s ‘All the Queen’s Men’ Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-25 11:00:29 UTC ]
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L.A. Times Book Festival: Janelle Monáe feels like she's living her 'second Earth life'

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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Rep. Adam Schiff, Véronique Tadjo and Paul Auster among winners of the L.A. Times Book Prizes

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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A Canadian Journalist Goes Undercover as an Afghan Refugee on a Journey to Europe

Matthieu Aikins’s olive complexion, dark hair, and ambiguous features means that he is often mistaken as a local in Afghanistan and the Middle East where he has lived since 2008. In his non-fiction book The Naked Don’t Fear the Water, the Japanese Canadian journalist goes undercover as an Afghan... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2022-04-22 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Neo-Romanticism fell out of fashion. It’s time for another look.

"Theatres of Melancholy," by Patrick Mauriès, presents an alternative history of modern art which makes the case for the importance of a loosely aligned group of painters termed the Neo-Romantics. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-19 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Very Short Stories to Devour in Record Time

Very short stories–also known as flash fiction, micro fiction, drabbles, and the like–are a delightful form of fiction. Start with these. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-04-19 10:34:00 UTC ]
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The Best Short Stories of All Time

If you're in search of more of the best short stories of all time, start with this list to build your to-read list! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-04-05 10:32:00 UTC ]
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17 Stunning Picture Books by Debut Illustrators

Illustrations are what brings a picture book to life. Check out these titles, which all were their illustrator's debut! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-04-05 10:30:00 UTC ]
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At age 64, debut novelist Bonnie Garmus makes the case for experience

Garmus’s novel “Lessons in Chemistry” delivers an assured voice, an indelible heroine and relatable love stories Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-05 10:00:30 UTC ]
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I like unusual books. Here’s what I’d read — if I had time.

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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Wordley nabs top spot from Leith in top 10 regional agencies ranking

Former number one Leith Agency was knocked back into third place in Nielsen Ad Intel's billings table in 2021. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2022-03-30 08:56:30 UTC ]
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Ann Voskamp to Debut a ‘Song-Like’ Children’s Book

Bestselling author Ann Voskamp is celebrating belonging, love, and the difference one person can make in her first children’s book, 'Your Brave Song,' which will be released by Tyndale Kids next February. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle sale brings the Paperwhite back to an all-time low

Amazon's latest Kindle Paperwhite is one of the nicest (and newest) e-readers out there, and you can now pick one up at an all-time low. It's on sale for just $105, for a savings of $35 (25 percent) off the regular $140 price. You'll also find deals on the regular Kindle with a built-in front... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-03-22 10:35:35 UTC ]
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