Noted keynote speakers set for Bend Venture Conference

The Bend Venture Conference is back this fall and will feature a keynote from "Bloomberg Technology" anchor and executive producer Emily Chang. The conference is slated for Oct. 18 and Oct. 19 in downtown Bend. Chang authored the book “Brotopia,” which was released in February and chronicles the “boys club” culture of Silicon Valley. Chang will speak on Oct. 19. The day before, Breanna DiGiammarino, senior director of social innovation at crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, will give the keynote.… Continue reading at 'Silicon Valley Business Journal'

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Harper Lee's "Go Set a Watchman" won't be released to the public until Tuesday, but readers already know that the book reveals a darker side to Atticus Finch. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Mockingbird 2: what the newspaper critics think of Go Set a Watchman

A quartet of national press reviewers on Harper Lee’s ‘new’ novel...Atticus Finch a racist? What has Harper Lee done by allowing the publication of her original novel, the one from which To Kill a Mockingbird emerged? Anyway, did she really give her permission?Given the continuing - and maybe... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ready or not, readers get sneak peek at Harper Lee's 'Go Set a Watchman'

Harper Lee's second novel isn't set for publication until July 14, but readers are getting a sneak preview of the first chapter Friday. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Go Set a Watchman launch excitement builds ahead of publication

Harper Lee’s unexpected companion novel to To Kill a Mockingbird has bookshops readying for huge salesRead the first chapterListen to an extract read by Reese WitherspoonFirst chapter review: A beguiling journey into the pastSix months ago, it was a book the literary world would have laughed off... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Harper Lee: Here's what happens in the beginning of her 'Go Set a Watchman'

Fans anticipating 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author Lee's upcoming book 'Watchman' got a sneak peek when the first chapter of the novel was posted online. The first chapter contains some interesting revelations. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman finally reaches the public after 60 years

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[ The Guardian | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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First Chapter of Harper Lee's 'Go Set a Watchman' Published, To Mixed Reaction

In the excerpt, an older Scout returns home from New York, and readers learn surprising news about her brother. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Read The First Chapter Of Harper Lee's Highly Anticipated "Go Set A Watchman"

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PW Asks: Readers Still Unsure About ‘Go Set A Watchman' Controversy

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PW Asks: Will You Read 'Go Set A Watchman'?

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[ The Guardian | 2015-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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