“My name doesn’t matter,” proclaims the narrator of Maurice Carlos Ruffin’s debut novel, “We Cast a Shadow.” “All you need to know is that I’m a phantom, a figment ….” The first words of Ruffin’s book seem to be a tribute to the opening of Ralph Ellison’s “Invisible Man,” which begins, “I am in... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Woody Holton looks beyond the founders to find who shaped the push for independence. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-19 13:00:00 UTC ]
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As ever, Amazon is discounting many of its products for the Black Friday shopping period. Like many other companies, Amazon is getting out of the gate a little early with deals on Kindles. The standard Kindle is down from $90 to $50, which is the lowest price we've seen for the e-reader. Back in... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2021-11-19 09:00:22 UTC ]
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The owners of award-winning independent bookshop Book-ish are raising funds to "secure their future", seeking to buy their premises before it goes on the open market. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-18 16:44:18 UTC ]
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Nancy Pearl, possibly America’s best-known librarian and recommender of books, shares her thoughts on choosing what to read, and when to stop reading. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2021-11-16 23:20:31 UTC ]
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Out this week, 'The Deeper the Roots' is an intimate, personal story of defying odds, helping others do the same and making history along the way. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-11-16 14:36:39 UTC ]
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Many are taught to expect that they’ll end up in the justice system, Kristin Henning writes. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-12 13:00:00 UTC ]
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In his new book, 'Future Morality,' David Edmonds collects writings of contemporary philosophers focused on the moral issues we may face in the near future, including changes to medicine, communication, and humans’ relationship to machines. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookselling is still “not particularly diverse” say trade figures, as a scheme launches to help entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities start bookshops. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-09 08:43:41 UTC ]
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Having taken the reins at Faber & Faber in April, Mary Cannam was able to report record turnover and profit in its most recent results—but there remains plenty of work to do, she says. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-09 02:22:31 UTC ]
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The conservationist on the hope that guides her — and why it’s not the same as optimism. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-05 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Ryan Pazdur, previously associate publisher and executive editor, has been promoted to v-p and publisher of HarperCollins Christian’s Zondervan Reflective imprint as well as the Study Resources publishing program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite having to adapt its plans to celebrate its half-century, art and craft specialist Search Press posted record results in the lockdowns, and is anticipating further growth once craft fairs and high streets gather momentum. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-30 06:01:57 UTC ]
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It’s Halloween weekend—time for two powerful concepts: outfits and mischief. The outgoing among us might go out and play some tricks; the more introverted might stay inside and read the unofficial book series of Halloween, Goosebumps. But if you don’t have The Werewolf of Fever Swamp or Night of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-10-29 18:45:28 UTC ]
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Audiobook firm W F Howes has teamed up with publisher Head of Zeus on the audio launch for Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström’s debut novel In Every Mirror She’s Black. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-29 01:40:29 UTC ]
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Dear Readers, In what feels like a never ending cycle of disappointing media news, last week we in the literary community were astonished to learn that after two decades The Believer magazine will discontinue publication. (Since 2017, The Believer has been published by the Black Mountain... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2021-10-28 11:05:00 UTC ]
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The phrasemaking of politicians and publishers can have parallels. Richard Charkin muses on 'a terrific show' at Frankfurter Buchmesse 2021. The post Richard Charkin: Reflections Following His 48th Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-10-26 16:52:23 UTC ]
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The award-winning author of 'Arc of Justice' talks about his new book, 'The Shattering,' and how he came to write history for people like his father. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-10-25 13:00:08 UTC ]
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Square Peg has acquired an "essential" guide to positive, life-affirming and joyful Black fatherhood from Marvyn Harrison, the founder of the international community and podcast Dope Black Dads. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-22 23:13:06 UTC ]
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Good news for theatermakers and audiences alike: Broadway World has reported that the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has awarded a two-year, one-million-dollar grant to TCG Books, the largest independent trade publisher of dramatic literature in North America. The grant will, according to Broadway... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-10-22 18:01:30 UTC ]
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Sheryll Cashin traces the history of segregation, disinvestment and criminalization. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-22 12:00:00 UTC ]
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