Hawkins express hurtles back to the top; Zoella picks prosper

Paula Hawkins took back the number one spot from David Walliams, a book/DVD deal propelled The Revenant close to the summit and vlogger Zoella showed why she just may be the new Richard & Judy. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Learn something new every day and save 77% off this top-rated app

If you have a reading list a mile long that seems to just keep growing, it’s about time you do something about that. Fortunately, apps like Headway make it easy to get personal with your reading and learning. Whether you want to build a business, improve your health, or level up your... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2023-04-18 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Top publisher apologizes for slurs about 'East Germans'

The CEO and co-owner of media company Axel Springer apologized Sunday for making crude remarks about “East Germans” in text messages leaked to a rival newspaper Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2023-04-16 11:47:52 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 17, 2023

Our favorite books coming out this week include new titles from Susan Meissner, Karl Geary, and Andrew F. Sullivan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Guardian view on US book bans: time to fight back | Editorial

Censorship is surging thanks to an organised rightwing minority targeting books on LGBTQ and Black characters and issues“A book is a loaded gun in the house next door,” warns a character in Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury’s dystopian vision of an America where books are considered so dangerous they... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-13 17:21:33 UTC ]
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Granta reveals its pick of future star British novelists

The journal’s once-in-a-decade selection of the best fiction writers under 40 has broadened its selection of 20 to include authors who ‘regard the UK as their home’Granta magazine’s Best of British Novelists list, which hails the literary stars of the future, has this year expanded to include... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-13 07:00:37 UTC ]
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2nd lawmaker voted back into Tennessee House following expulsion for gun reform protest

Commissioners in Memphis have voted to send Justin Pearson back to the Legislature in Nashville. Republicans banished Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones last week over their role in a gun control protest on the House floor after a deadly school... Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-04-12 19:04:26 UTC ]
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NYPD's Spot Robot is back for use in 'hazardous situations'

Back in 2021, the New York Police Department (NYPD) cancelled a planned deployment of the Spot robot dog [aka "Digidog"] following a public backlash. Now, New York City's current law and order mayor Eric Adams has brought the robot dog back for use in "hazardous situations," The New York Times... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-04-12 06:19:27 UTC ]
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Don’t Miss These April 2023 Book Club Picks

Get involved in a book club with this roundup of what all of the online book clubs are reading in April. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-10 10:36:00 UTC ]
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Book Club Picks for April 2023

The latest novels by Curtis Sittenfeld, Jeannette Walls, and Colleen Oakley are among this month's selections by the nation's most influential book clubs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite falls back to $100, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

It's Friday, which means it's time for another roundup of good tech deals. Today's highlights include Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite back down to $100, which is within $5 of the popular e-reader's all-time low. Apple's AirPods Pro are $50 off their list price at $200, while the Apple Watch SE is a... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-04-07 15:00:31 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 10, 2023

Our favorite books coming out this week include new titles from Gregory May, Emily Tesh, and Benjamin Balint. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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They’re (Paper)back!: Spring 2023 YA Paperback Books For Your TBR

Whether you love horror, thrill rides, romance, space adventures, or something else entirely, spring 2023 YA paperbacks have you set. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-05 10:37:00 UTC ]
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We can build immortal celebrities from ChatGPT and their existing back catalogs

Our reverence towards stars and celebrities was not borne of the 19th century’s cinematic revolution, but rather has been a resilient aspect of our culture for millennia. Ancient tales of immortal gods rising again and again after fatal injury, the veneration and deification of social and... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-04-04 18:00:30 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle is back on sale for $80

Amazon is running a sale on Kindle e-readers just in time for outdoor reading, and there are a few good deals in the mix. The company is selling the base Kindle with lock screen ads for $80, or $20 off. That's near an all-time low, and makes it an easy pick if you want a compact, no-frills... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-04-03 13:26:16 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 3, 2023

Our favorite books coming out this week include new titles from Omer Aziz, Michelle Min Sterling, Jess Row, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Harlan Coben’s Top Tip for Book Touring: Appreciate Crowds

The No. 1 best-selling author still remembers what it was like to be the guest of honor in an empty bookstore. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-03-30 09:00:17 UTC ]
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The Audie Awards 2023: Top Honor to Viola Davis

The nonprofit Audio Publishers Association names its 2023 winners in 26 catetories from Audio Drama to Young Listeners. The post The Audie Awards 2023: Top Honor to Viola Davis appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-29 05:09:42 UTC ]
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School Reports: Essence biggest faller among top 10 media shops in Nielsen table

WPP outfit merged with the UK's biggest media agency Mediacom earlier this year. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2023-03-26 21:50:25 UTC ]
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Apple's AirPods Pro drop back to $200, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

It's Friday, which means it's time for another roundup of notable discounts on good tech. Among the highlights, Apple's AirPods Pro are back down to $200, tying the best price we've seen for the iPhone-friendly noise-cancelling earphones. Amazon has dropped the Kindle Paperwhite down to $100,... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-03-24 15:43:59 UTC ]
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