How the Founder of Subway Book Review Spends Her Sundays

Uli Beutter Cohen likes to bake, read Tarot cards, call her mother in Germany and spend time with book lovers on the train. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2021-12-31 10:00:14 UTC ]

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Books: An editor with a vision, the late Denis Johnson and more book news

Hello, book lovers! I’m book editor Carolyn Kellogg with this week’s literary news. THE BIG STORY John Freeman’s name is in lights — literary lights, that is, on the cover of the journal Freeman’s. In it, he encourages some of our greatest writers — Mohsin Hamid, Valeria Luiselli, Dave Eggers —... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books: The new Trump book, plus book reviews and news

For book lovers and politics fiends, 2018 has gotten off to a bang with the early publication of “Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House” by Michael Wolff. Welcome to the new year! I’m Carolyn Kellogg with this week’s books newsletter. THE BIG STORY Excerpts from “Fire and Fury” that... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book review: Gabriel's Bay by Catherine Robertson

This is the perfect read for this time of year when we're still happy to escape into a good book at the beach or under a shade tree and take the time to savour, in this instance, the leisurely revelation of the people who live in Gabriel's Bay. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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No more library fines for most young readers in L.A. County

Leilany Medina, 11, loves books so much that she’d like to become a librarian. But even she sometimes forgets to return books on time, especially if she hasn’t quite finished. And she’s racked up some late fines. But local libraries are providing a way out for such book lovers, and creating new... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-12-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book review: Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

Turtles All the Way Down is best-selling author John Green's first novel since 2012's runaway success, The Fault in Our Stars. While that book tackled the issue of teens with cancer, this book centres on a protagonist suffering from anxiety and obsessive-compulsive thoughts and behaviour. Green,... Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Competition to celebrate one millionth BAMB supporter

Book lovers in the UK and Ireland are being given the chance to win a bundle of prizes, donated from across the books industry, in celebration of annual bookshop campaign Books Are My Bag this year reaching one million supporters, after issuing its one millionth tote bag.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book review: Fresh Complaint by Jeffrey Eugenides

Like certain comets, books by Jeffrey Eugenides appear only rarely. Since 1993 he has dropped a novel a decade: The Virgin Suicides, Middlesex, which won a Pulitzer Prize, and most recently The Marriage Plot. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 best books of April 2017, according to Amazon's editors

From a new novel by writer Fredrik Backman to a follow-up from 'Lean In' writer Sheryl Sandberg, April has various intriguing options for book lovers. Amazon staff have selected the titles they think are the best to be released this month – check out the full list, with thoughts from Amazon... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2017-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Grandes Libros, a Spanish-Language Social Network for Book Fans

A social network for book lovers has launched in Argentina, and it's said to be gaining users across the Spanish-speaking world. The post Grandes Libros, a Spanish-Language Social Network for Book Fans appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What 2017 holds for book lovers

Dan Brown is back. Tolkien is back. Tony Abbott is back. Harry Potter is back (well, recycled in four new editions).  Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holiday Whodunnits for Book Lovers: The British Library’s Crime Classics

A hit two holiday seasons ago has spawned a cozy cottage industry in a vaunted setting: The British Library is ready to stuff your stockings with crime. The post Holiday Whodunnits for Book Lovers: The British Library’s Crime Classics appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German Publishers Organize LitBlog Convention

Five German publishing houses have united to start the first German LitBlog Convention open to all kinds of book lovers and influencer. The post German Publishers Organize LitBlog Convention appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Madrid and Mexico City: La Lectora Futura is Here Now

La Lectora Futura is a web-based project designed to bring together book lovers and pros around literature from Spain, Mexico, Colombia and Argentina. The post In Madrid and Mexico City: La Lectora Futura is Here Now appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Good Book Guide closes, subscriber list moves to Lovereading

The subscriber list and review archive for mail-order book business the Good Book Guide has been acquired by book review and recommendation site Lovereading, following a “turbulent” decade for the Guide. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: Number 11 by Jonathan Coe

Number 11 is comprised of five interconnecting stories that demonstrate a powerful imagination, a keen observational eye, and deep compassion. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: The November Criminals by Sam Munson

As a high-school senior and part time drug dealer, Addison has a lot to deal with. Having to juggle school work with his extra-curricular pursuits, including his potential girlfriend, Digger, Addison becomes obsessed with the murder of a fellow classmate and takes it upon himself to solve his... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: The Penguin Lessons by Tom Michell

The Penguin Lessons is a warm and unique story about an unlikely friendship between a man and a penguin, and fond memories of a long-ago trip to South America. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin

It’s 1956 and Germany and Japan rule the world after winning the Second World War. To celebrate their success, Hitler and Hirohito run an annual youth motorcycle race between Berlin and Tokyo which tests competitors’ stamina, skills and ability to survive. And not just against the often terrible... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Country Spotlight: Malaysia: Checking Out the Top Shows and Festivals

With publishers large and small putting on road shows, holding minifairs, and participating in major book events, and with chain bookstores and remainder sellers holding their own shows, there are plenty of opportunities for book lovers and content creators to congregate across Malaysia. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rise of the Robots: How Far Will They Go?

A book review of Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future, by Martin Ford. The post Rise of the Robots: How Far Will They Go? appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2015-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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