In 1973, a conservation project brought Newfoundland puffins to Maine, where the species had been nearly wiped out by hunting. 50 years later, Project Puffin is an ecological success. Continue reading at 'CBC'
[ CBC | 2023-07-05 17:07:25 UTC ]
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The new imprint from Ulysses Press aims to foster a love of reading in juvenile and young adult readers Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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While arguing against intolerance, Azar Nafisi draws parallels between literary dystopias and contemporary America. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-29 12:00:16 UTC ]
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No couple ever recovered from infidelity by only reading books, even the books written for that purpose. But books are what kept me from falling apart. The post Distancing: On the Writers Who Saved My Marriage appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2022-04-21 10:00:59 UTC ]
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This week's book censorship news includes a look at what the American Library Association is -- and is not -- doing right now. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-04-08 10:41:00 UTC ]
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Jennifer Egan walks and talks — about 'The Candy House,' her sequel to 'A Visit From the Goon Squad,' and why she still believes in fiction and humanity. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-04-03 12:00:47 UTC ]
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In the masterful "Tell Me Everything," Erika Krouse explores her uncanny ability to elicit candor, even from perfect strangers. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-29 11:00:29 UTC ]
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Headliners Ben Okri and Louise Moore are to give keynote addresses on London Book Fair’s new Main Stage. The post London Book Fair: This Year, a Main Stage in Pillar Hall appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-28 12:47:19 UTC ]
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Liberals aren't using their best weapon against inequality, argue legal scholars Joseph Fishkin and William Forbath. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-18 12:00:28 UTC ]
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If you’ve been paying attention to local news, you know the wave of book bans sweeping the nation isn’t slowing down—but people are pushing back. PEN America continues to speak out against censorship; a professor has offered to teach Maus to all students affected by its ban; the Authors Guild... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-03-17 15:55:49 UTC ]
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Reyna Grande, author of "A Ballad of Love and Glory," will join the L.A. Times Book Club on March 29. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-03-15 14:00:51 UTC ]
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In Amy Bloom's memoir, she writes of her husband's Alzheimer's diagnosis and all that followed. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-08 13:00:45 UTC ]
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Amazon makes child-friendly versions of its popular Kindle e-readers, and today only, you can get them for a whole lot less than usual. The regular Kindle Kids is $60 down from $110, and the Kindle Paperwhite Kids is $110 instead of $160. Both Kindle devices are at their all-time low prices.... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2022-03-04 15:07:26 UTC ]
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Conversation starters to help kids understand and process our world’s most dreadful events. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-04 13:52:13 UTC ]
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The genre promises easy fixes for intractable problems, but some conflicts can’t be solved by individuals alone: Your weekly guide to the best in books Continue reading at The Atlantic
[ The Atlantic | 2022-02-25 15:00:00 UTC ]
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If you’ve been paying attention to local news in the past year, you’ve likely noticed the concerning wave of book bans sweeping the nation. Books by authors of color; books that acknowledge historical atrocities; books featuring LGBTQ+ characters; sex education books for teens; all are under... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-02-09 19:49:33 UTC ]
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“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” –Arthur Ashe * Years ago, when I was still a budding fiction writer, I published an essay about how hard skateboarding is to write about. I focused on a few novelists who had skater characters in their books but who clearly didn’t skate […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-02-09 09:55:45 UTC ]
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From using your local library and supporting independent bookshops, to borrowing virtuallyMany websites offer ebooks and audiobooks at no cost. Project Gutenberg lists more than 67,000 out-of-copyright titles which can be read online or downloaded in a wide range of formats. Similarly, Librivox... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-01-31 07:00:45 UTC ]
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Pearson has seen full-year group sales up 8% in 2021 with profits expected to boom by a third, the company revealed in a trading update. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-18 18:17:49 UTC ]
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