‘Little Scratch’ drops readers into the reality of a distressed mind

Rebecca Watson’s debut novel has a simple story line and an experimental approach. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2020-08-18 07:39:15 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Dropped 14.2% Last Week

Despite three books posting sales of more than 100,000 copies last week, unit sales of print books fell 14.2% compared to the week ended October 30, 2021 at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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AC/DC's Brian Johnson reveals in memoir he 'wouldn't have minded' dying at 180 mph

AC/DC lead singer Brian Johnson talks about a time in his life when he 'wouldn't have minded' a fiery death in a new memoir, "The Lives of Brian." Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-10-25 19:05:57 UTC ]
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Print Sales Dropped 10.5% in Early October

Unit sales of print books fell 10.5% in the week ended Oct. 15, 2022, from the comparable week in 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Which Kindle should you buy? What to look for in an Amazon e-reader

Screen sizes! Storage! Lighting! With prices ranging from $100 to $350, some features might prove more valuable than others. I don’t want to spoil the punchline of this article, but Amazon’s Kindle e-reader lineup runs from inexpensive to expensive. And with the introduction of the latest... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2022-10-14 08:05:00 UTC ]
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Print Sales Dropped 8% in Early October

Unit sales of print books fell 8% in the week ended Oct. 8, 2022, from the comparable week in 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite drops to $100, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale is coming next week and we've already started to see a number of preview deals pop up. Devices like the Echo Show 5, Fire TV Stick 4K Max and Kindle Paperwhite have been discounted ahead of the event, and we expect to see more deals on Amazon gadgets during the... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-10-07 15:45:38 UTC ]
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Beyond Metafiction: A Reading List of Labyrinthine Realities

The story within a story. It’s a common enough trope—from The Arabian Nights to Hamlet to the postmodern canon, we’re familiar with books that nest realities inside one another. Moving from the main narrative to the nested narrative can reveal interesting echoes, parallels, and reflections, and... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-10-03 08:54:13 UTC ]
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7 Terrifying Horror Novels Perfect for Young Adult Readers

Kiersten White, the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of “The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein,” “Hide” and more, recommends a few of her favorite horror novels. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-10-01 09:00:17 UTC ]
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Amazon Kindle vs. Kindle Paperwhite: Should you pay more for your e-reader?

Getting an e-reader can do wonders for bookworms struggling with library management. (Physical space is a finite and precious resource, as we all found out during the pandemic.) You don’t even have to spend that much either, as today’s entry-level options pack a slew of features. Case in... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2022-09-13 15:01:41 UTC ]
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Why American Novelists Need to Not Just Keep Up With But Also Overtake Reality

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world’s leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by A.M. Homes, author of The Unfolding. Find more Keen On... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-09-06 08:56:16 UTC ]
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As a Reader, Mo Willems Gives Himself Permission to Quit

“Somewhere along the line I liberated myself from the idea that I have to finish every book I start, instantly enlarging my exposure to new kinds of books.,” says the author and illustrator, whose latest picture book is “The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!” “A book doesn’t have to be to my... Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-09-01 09:00:20 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite drops to $110, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

Labor Day is rapidly approaching and we're already starting to see more tech deals pop up across the web. Amazon discounted a bunch of its own gadgets this week, including the new Kindle Paperwhite, its Signature Edition and the Kindle Oasis, as well as a bunch of Fire TV Sticks and Fire... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-08-19 13:15:16 UTC ]
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Reader, I followed them: TikTok expands its content to tap into the BookTok phenomenon

New retailer partnerships, live events and book clubs are all planned to capitalise on the platform’s vibrant community of literature loversSocial media app TikTok is making increased efforts to tap into the power of its books content, with new retailer partnerships, live events and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-08-15 16:03:52 UTC ]
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Amazon sale discounts Kindle e-readers by up to 21 percent

If you've had your eye on one of Amazon's premium e-readers but haven't yet pulled the trigger, today might be the day to do so. As part of a wide-ranging sale across various own-brand Amazon devices, the Kindle Oasis, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and standard Kindle Paperwhite are all... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-08-15 08:46:55 UTC ]
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After Roe v. Wade Reversal, Readers Flock to Publications Aimed at Women

The surge of readers has buoyed a part of the digital media world that has gradually declined in recent years. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-08-14 09:00:18 UTC ]
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Reader does this question need a comma? A new book offers grammar help.

Roving grammarian Ellen Jovin helps settle questions about commas, split infinitives and more in “Rebel With a Clause” Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-07-26 12:00:53 UTC ]
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Reach warns on ad slowdown and 40% drop in programmatic yields

National and regional news publisher says Ukraine war coverage is turning off brands. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2022-07-26 10:13:19 UTC ]
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Teens who mostly read paper books are better readers, a recent study says.

Sorry to Kindle loyalists: people who read paper books tend to be more advanced readers, according to a recent study of the reading habits of thousands of teens around the world. The study, conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, looked at the way teenagers in 30... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-07-25 17:18:30 UTC ]
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Readers’ Favorite Phantoms, Specters and Chain-Dragging Ghosts

In 1904, after the Book Review published an appreciation of Henry James’s “The Turn of the Screw,” its letters page overflowed with ghost-story recommendations. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-07-22 15:44:31 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Start July with 8.8% Drop

Sales of print books began the second half of 2022 on a down note, with units falling 8.8% last week compared to the week ended July 10, 2021. The sales pattern was a familiar one, with gains in adult fiction not enough to offset deep declines in adult nonfiction and the juvenile segments. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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