Lit Hub Daily: June 29, 2020

“Maybe the WPA let new passions into the public space.” David A. Taylor on how the government supported the arts during the (first) Great Depression. | Lit Hub History Missing the drama of sports? James Tate Hill has some audiobook recommendations to fill the competitive void. | Lit Hub Audiobooks Election Day in small-town America: Heather […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-06-29 10:30:26 UTC ]
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10 New Manga Releases of June 2023 to Round Out Your Summer Reading List

The new manga releases out June 2023 include isekai, a slice-of-life romance, a new story from the creator of Chainsaw Man, and much more! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-06-06 10:31:00 UTC ]
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Licensing Hotline: June 2023

Read on for news about collectible figures depicting Nancy Drew, Odd Dot securing publishing rights to the Build-A-Bear brand, Boom! Studios' new four-comic series tied to the Creed franchise, Printers Row Publishing Group's year-round success with Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s SFF Deals for June 5, 2023

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-06-05 13:33:24 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 5, 2023

Regional chart-toppers include Nora Roberts's latest, 'Identity,' and Abraham Verghese's 'The Covenant of Water,' which enjoyed its best sales since its May 2 release. Plus the movie adaption of David Grann's 'Killers of the Flower Moon' is one step closer to release. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 5, 2023

Our favorite books coming out this week include new titles from Andre Dubus III, Juno Dawson, and Ivy Pochoda. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of June 5, 2023

Little, Brown takes on a centuries-spanning Black family saga by a recent MFA grad, Lisa Gardner sells three to Grand Central, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: June 2, 2023

Among the week's headlines: a library-led coalition has filed a lawsuit challenging a new Arkansas law that exposes librarians and booksellers to criminal prosecution for making allegedly inappropriate books available, while a new 'harmful to minors' rule in Missouri is causing confusion and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Black Mirror’ drops a new trailer ahead of June 15th premiere

The four-year wait is almost over. Netflix has set a June 15th premiere date for the sixth season of sci-fi anthology series Black Mirror. This latest season has been in the works for at least a year and creator Charlie Brooker has stated the new episodes would “keep things fresh” by tackling... Continue reading at Engadget

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10 books to add to your reading list this June

Bethanne Patrick's 10 recommended books for June include long-awaited fiction from Lorrie Moore and Jenny Erpenbeck, strong debuts and surprising histories. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-05-31 13:30:42 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, May 29, 2023

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Book Deals: Week of May 29, 2023

Knopf buys a posthumous novel by Gabriel García Márquez, Louise Penny re-ups with St. Martin’s, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week's Bestsellers: May 29, 2023

A new book skewers the publishing industry's race issues, the author of 'Eragon' returns to science fiction, and two new nonfiction titles take an alternate view of history on this week's bestseller list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: June 2023

A new look at a Buddhist classic, a biography of the powerful 18th-Century theologian Jonathan Edwards, and a witchcraft compendium are among the titles being released in June. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Beowulf is lit AF’ – could ChatGPT really write good book blurbs?

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[ The Guardian | 2023-05-16 09:00:05 UTC ]
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'Black Mirror' returns in June with its 'most unpredictable season yet'

Following a three-year hiatus, Netflix revealed on Wednesday that Black Mirror’s latest season will begin streaming in June. In an interview on the Tudum blog, series creator Charlie Brooker claimed Black Mirror’s latest episodes would surprise fans. “Partly as a challenge, and partly to keep... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-04-26 16:27:40 UTC ]
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The Meaning of ‘Lottery in June, Corn be Heavy Soon’

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[ Interesting Literature | 2023-04-25 17:00:58 UTC ]
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Lit Agent Sees 'No Shrinking Back' on DEI

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'Always Running' is more than cholo lit — it's a manual for L.A.'s salvation

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U.K.'s Joffe Books Acquires Choc Lit

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