In ‘Later,’ Stephen King reminds us that he’s the master of the kids-with-strange-powers genre

Another of King’s special powers? Slipping into the persona of a teenager with total authenticity. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2021-02-28 07:14:30 UTC ]
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How Tolkien and Lord of the Rings inspired the commercial and artistic success of the fantasy fiction genre

The Lord of the Rings paperback edition could be said to have sparked the commercial fantasy genre as we know it. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2022-04-18 19:57:13 UTC ]
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Amazon is bringing mobile games to its Amazon Kids+ service

Amazon is bringing two mobile games to its subscription-based entertainment platform for children. Known as Amazon Kids+, the $2.99 per month service has served as sort of a one-stop shop for kid-friendly books, TV shows, movies, games and more. The first game, Super Spy Ryan is a multiplayer... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-04-14 13:00:13 UTC ]
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The Powerful Impact of Digital Media on Mass Shootings

The digital media age has exerted profound influence on how we see the mass shootings phenomenon. Through Twitter and other social media platforms, the public begins to learn of these attacks as they unfold in real time. Misinformation and political outrage also spread swiftly. A popular... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-04-08 08:49:42 UTC ]
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A Murder in the Red Light District Sparks a Reckoning of Power and Injustice in Lahore

Aamina Ahmad’s debut novel The Return of Faraz Ali begins with a moment of no return. Born and raised in Lahore’s old city, the young Faraz is forced to leave behind his mother and his sister Rozina. It isn’t until Faraz is an adult in 1968 working as a policeman, that he goes back to […] The... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2022-04-07 11:00:00 UTC ]
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In ‘The King’s Shadow,’ a Long Forgotten Spy Returns to the Spotlight

Edmund Richardson’s latest book revisits the tale of Charles Masson, a runaway British soldier who reinvented himself as an archaeologist and a spy. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Maisie Dobbs is beloved. Jacqueline Winspear’s latest reminds us why.

Her 17th novel takes us to 1942 England, where Maisie Dobbs faces multiple challenges, including one close to home. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Ted Cruz gave the nation a lesson on misreading kids books

Ted Cruz misinterpreted and misrepresented Black children's books as he questioned Ketanji Brown Jackson during her Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-23 17:49:14 UTC ]
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‘The Love of My Life’ is a masterful domestic thriller with a doozy of a plot

In Rosie Walsh’s new novel, husband and wife think they know each other, but do they? Continue reading at The Washington Post

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20 Must-Read Genre-Bending Sci-Fi Books

From sci fi horror like Parasite by Mira Grant to science fantasy like Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao, those genre-blending science fiction books have something for every reader. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Kids' Titles That Put the ‘Holy’ in ‘Holiday’

Religion children's publishers set their spring releases apart with a clear focus on the rituals and meaning of Easter, Passover, and Ramadan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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No Kids' Nonfiction Bestsellers Lists from 'Times,' But Advocates Press On

A recently circulated petition asking the 'New York Times' to introduce three children's nonfiction lists has been declined. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Save $50 on Amazon’s kid-friendly Kindle e-readers, today only

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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'In Love' Review: A Powerful Memoir About Marriage and Assisted Suicide

In her new book, Amy Bloom writes about loving her husband and helping him to end his life after a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Bologna Webinar: Reaching Kids and Teens in the Metaverse

Publishers and other marketers are dipping their toes into 3D virtual environments to reach younger readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ had an exceptionally strange journey to cinematic glory

George Miller, Charlize Theron and Tom Hardy look back at the making of an epic in Kyle Buchanan's "Blood, Sweat & Chrome." Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Is using this word ever okay? And who has the power to decide?

Randall Kennedy makes the case for using it, sometimes, in the 20th-anniversary edition of his book. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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‘Moon Witch, Spider King’ revisits the wondrous realm of Marlon James

“Moon Witch, Spider King,” by Booker-winner Marlon James, is the second volume of his African "Games of Thrones" Continue reading at The Washington Post

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‘Power of the Dog’ author Thomas Savage died in obscurity. It’s time to honor his work.

‘Power of the Dog’ author Thomas Savage died in obscurity. It’s time to honor his work. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Good Vibes for King as Hay House sales top one million

Vex King's personal development book Good Vibes, Good Life has now sold one million copies globally, according to publisher Hay House, alongside clocking up 100 weeks on the Sunday Times non-fiction paperback bestsellers list. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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