In her bestselling book Becoming, Michelle Obama was able to reveal more about her time on the campaign trail and in the White House than would have been advisable while she held the title of First Lady. And Thursday night Jimmy Kimmel put this newfound honesty to the test, throwing her some hard-hitters like, “Which non-family member celebrities do you text the most?” (Oprah and Gayle recently) and “Did Bo know he was the White House dog?” (Yes). The interview also revealed that despite free “rent” and services, the presidential family pays for their own food. While Obama feels that this is fair to the taxpayer, it is a bit odd to think about, especially given that the First Lady is not paid a salary. Charismatic as usual, Obama responded to Kimmel’s inquiries and also his pleas for her and her family to come back and save us all. But she also sneaked some emotional honesty into the light conversation, explaining that as a member of the presidential family, she received next to zero time to process what happened each day. Therefore, writing Becoming was a valuable chance for her to finally do so: Continue reading at 'Slate'
[ Slate | 2018-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michelle Obama’s Becoming (Viking) is the UK Christmas number one, holding on to the UK Official Top 50 number one spot for a second week running. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michelle Obama is returning to the UK in April 2019, her publisher has revealed, following the former First Lady's sold-out event at the Royal Festival Hall earlier this month. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michelle Obama’s Becoming (Viking) has leapfrogged The Ice Monster (HarperCollins) by David Walliams and Tony Ross to swipe the UK Official Top 50 number one. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The former First Lady spoke out on her Becoming book tour. Michelle Obama is getting real on her Becoming book tour.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2018-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House UK has announced former US First Lady Michelle Obama will be appearing in conversation with novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie at Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall this December. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In his unfortunately-titled 1895 self-help book Successward: A Young Man’s Book for Young Men, Edward Bok had the following to say about the importance of honesty in business: Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2018-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Super Thursday will fall on 4th October this year, The Bookseller can reveal, when a whopping 544 new hardbacks will be hitting shelves—40 more than on last year’s equivalent day—all vying for a slice of the lucrative Christmas book market. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In her highly anticipated appearance, the former First Lady reflected on her life as a woman, parent, First Lady—and the time a kid named Lin-Manuel Miranda first rapped about Alexander Hamilton in the East Room. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A star-studded main speaker program awaits attendees, June 21-26, in New Orleans. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scottish schoolchildren are being offered the chance to attend a dinner with Michelle Obama via an essay competition. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michelle Obama is sharing never-before-seen photos of herself growing up to promote her forthcoming memoir Becoming (Penguin). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Her appearance at the conference is sponsored by Penguin Random House, which will publish her much-anticipated memoir, 'Becoming,' on November 13, 2018 via its Crown division. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Healing from Hate: How Young Men Get Into â and Out of â Violent Extremism Michael Kimmel University of California. US$29.95 (not published by NZ publisher) Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2018-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This new start-up has created a hybrid digital book, combining ebooks, video, illustration, and audiobooks into an exciting new format. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former first lady Michelle Obama’s forthcoming memoir, Becoming, will be published in the UK on 13th November, Penguin Random House has confirmed. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s much anticipated memoir, 'Becoming,' will be published simultaneously in 24 countries on November 13; the book's release will be supported by a U.S. and international book tour. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michelle Obama's memoir, one of the most highly anticipated books in recent years, is coming out Nov. 13. The former first lady tweeted Sunday that the book, to come out a week after the 2018 midterm elections, is called "Becoming." "Writing 'Becoming' has been a deeply personal experience," she... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free speech groups have praised Little, Brown’s decision to release Michael Wolff’s tell-all book on Donald Trump’s presidency despite the UK’s strict libel laws and legal threats from the president. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former US president Barack Obama has named British author Naomi Alderman’s The Power as one of his favourite books of 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One week after it found itself running out of stock of 'Obama: An Intimate Portrait,' Little, Brown says many chain stores and independents now have stock. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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