Jamie Foxx and Michael B. Jordan star in an adaptation of a memoir by the civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'
[ The New York Times | 2019-12-24 19:45:28 UTC ]
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Sphere has snapped-up an audio-only comedic annual review by James Felton, narrated by Russell Kane, marking a first for the publisher. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-09 10:58:58 UTC ]
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The White Review has launched a £10,000 crowdfunding appeal to safeguard its future after two "very hard" years for the literary and culture magazine. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-06 08:27:57 UTC ]
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Streaming audiobook brand sent invites to all major media holdings companies to field interest in managing its ads. Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2021-12-02 14:44:34 UTC ]
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Nosy Crow has landed a "stunning, vibrant" illustrated gift book of ancient Indian fables, retold by poet Nikita Gill in her debut book for younger children, illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-30 22:50:19 UTC ]
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A petition was filed this week by the Knight First Amendment Institute and the ACLU on behalf of five former government employees, who claim their First Amendment rights are being unreasonably stifled by an expansive and non-transparent review process. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Our Children’s Starred Reviews Annual features more than 350 reviews of exceptional books for young readers, a selection of interviews with some of today’s top authors and illustrators, our 50 Best Books of 2021, and a cover by Ruth Chan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Bad Form Review and Penguin Random House's Lit in Colour scheme have jointly won the Discover award at this year's FutureBook Awards ceremony. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-19 17:09:55 UTC ]
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In her essay collection “These Precious Days,” the novelist and bookstore owner explores friendship, marriage and mortality. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-11-19 15:41:34 UTC ]
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With 26bn views – and the ability to influence global sales – the social media app’s reading corner #BookTok is not as niche as it seemsFifteen seconds is all you need. Point your phone camera to a shelf and hold up your favourite book, or three. Add a trending soundtrack, a caption, a couple of... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2021-11-16 16:30:13 UTC ]
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After iOS 14 shook up the iPhone’s interface with stackable widgets and an app library, iOS 15 at launch didn’t seem so dramatic. Given that several major features, like SharePlay, were delayed, little seemed different from the public beta. But now, with iOS 15.1, everything seems to be in full... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2021-11-12 15:00:30 UTC ]
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The comic novelist takes aim at the industry’s elitism, but his story of a farcical literary festival is dated – and overly focused on Will SelfFunny ha-ha is tricky. For every reader who cackles with laughter at an author writing “this person was making plans to micturate upon one’s pommes... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2021-11-12 09:00:32 UTC ]
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Wildfire has landed a "humorous deep-dive" into the deaths of the Kings and Queens of England and Scotland by medical historian and TikTok star Suzie Edge. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-09 16:32:23 UTC ]
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This may be one of your best chances of scoring a smart speaker or e-reader before the holiday rush. Amazon is selling multiple recent Echo devices (plus a Kindle reader) at very low prices. To start, the fourth-generation Echo speaker is on sale for just $60 (usually $100), or the same as its... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2021-10-31 14:22:12 UTC ]
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Lots of good bookish things happened this week, including research that proves libraries lead to healthier, more equitable communities. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2021-10-29 10:42:00 UTC ]
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The centerpiece of Asali Solomon’s story is a dinner party that goes off the rails. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-28 14:04:39 UTC ]
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The TV news star's memoir, 'Going There,' is fearlessly, wildly entertaining, often emotional and sure to upend the idea that she wants your love. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-10-26 13:00:12 UTC ]
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Rebecca Green's book How To Make Friends With A Ghost (Andersen Press) is being developed by the Jim Henson company as a new stop-motion animation series for children ages five to nine years old. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-25 21:42:12 UTC ]
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The New York Times Book Review first appeared on Oct. 10, 1896, but its roots can be traced back to its very first issue of The Times on Sept. 18, 1851. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-10-22 11:33:55 UTC ]
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This classic story of a single mother’s struggle against poverty, published in 1946, would become the first novel by a Black woman to sell a million copies. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-10-22 04:28:52 UTC ]
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This fictional portrait of Henry VIII’s scheming aide Thomas Cromwell — the first volume in a trilogy — won the Man Booker Prize in 2009. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-10-21 15:24:11 UTC ]
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