Once again, Tracy Chevalier finds inspiration in an unsung woman from history

Chevalier’s new novel, ‘A Single Thread,’ tells the tale of a woman who embroiders cushions for a grand British cathedral. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2019-09-17 16:00:00 UTC ]

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Geoff Bouvier on Revising History

The author of the poetic history 'Us from Nothing' calls for an accurate reclamation of facts in storytelling. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Survey Finds Most Americans Unengaged with Book Banning Efforts in Public Schools

Conducted by the Knight Foundation, the public opinion survey is the most in-depth yet on efforts to ban books in schools, researchers say. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Eurospan Finds a New Home at the Mare Nostrum Group

The academic distribution arm of bankrupt U.K. distributor of United Independent Distributors has been acquired by the publishing services provider Mare Nostrum Group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Scientists find evidence of liquid water deep underneath the Martian surface

Water exists on Mars, according to a team of geophysicists, and not just as ice on its poles or as vapor in its atmosphere. The scientists have found evidence of liquid water deep in its outer crust, based on their analysis of data provided by NASA's Mars Insight Lander. Specifically, they... Continue reading at Engadget

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8 Books Reimagining the Monstrous Women of Mythology and History

In the first drafts of my debut novel Medusa, I was consumed by the idea of what it meant to be a monster in a story you didn’t control. Medusa is one of the most recognizable monsters of Greek mythology, with the writhing mass of snakes for hair and the turning people to stone with […] The post... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2024-08-12 11:05:00 UTC ]
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Religious Publishers Find Renewed Faith in Devotionals

Demand is high for these books that mix scripture, inspirational messages, and steps for growing one’s faith. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Poems can inspire us to appreciate nature and spark positive action - Simon Armitage’s new anthology does both

Discovering beauty and urgency in nature: Simon Armitage’s Blossomise merges poetic grace with environmental activism. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2024-08-06 11:55:49 UTC ]
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6 Major Post-Roe Books on Abortion and American History

With Vice President Kamala Harris the presumptive Democratic nominee, the first presidential election since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade may be the second in U.S. history with a woman atop a major party ballot. These six books, published post-Dobbs, provide insight into an issue... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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“All Art Is History”: A Conversation with Parul Kapur, by Sangamithra Iyer

“All Art Is History”: A Conversation with Parul Kapur, by Sangamithra Iyer Interviews [email protected] Tue, 07/16/2024 - 15:20 On March 26, 2024, the Asian American Writers’ Workshop co-sponsored an event at Yu and Me Books to celebrate the New... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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Fire commissioner is the latest high-profile woman leader to leave Adams’ City Hall

Mayor Eric Adams expresses frequent pride in the number of women he has elevated to senior roles in his administration. But several of those appointees have departed under murky circumstances in the past year, reflecting the continued difficulties those leaders face — especially in... Continue reading at Crains New York

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Overlooked No More: Ursula Parrott, Best-Selling Author and Voice for the Modern Woman

Her writing, about marriage and divorce, sex and its consequences, work-life balance, the challenges of child-rearing and other topics, still resonates today. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Report Finds Customer Traffic Rising at Barnes & Noble

A new report by a market intelligence firm, whose services include store foot traffic analysis, found that customer visits at Barnes & Noble locations have increased every month but one since November 2023 compared to the prior year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Former UFC, WWE star Ronda Rousey finds 'path that I was meant for' as graphic novelist

Former UFC and WWE champion Ronda Rousey will publish her first graphic novel next year. She said it's somewhat autobiographical, 'even though it didn't really happen.' Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Wait, How Did This Woman “Accidentally” Buy a Bookstore?

A woman accidentally buys a bookstore apparently, Libro at 10, cool library spaces are all in today's most interesting book news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Fall 2024 Adult Preview: History

Fall books focus on Black activism, Indigenous resistance, the Iranian hostage crisis, professors who became spies, and race and the Supreme Court. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Why you might struggle to find this year’s International Booker winner in UK libraries – and why publishing suffers as a result

If you search for translated books all of them won’t come up in a library catalogue search. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2024-06-11 17:09:25 UTC ]
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Layoffs Hit Little, Brown Editorial; Tracy Sherrod, More Depart

Tracy Sherrod, one of the few prominently positioned Black women in the trade publishing industry, was among a number of established editors recently laid off at Little, Brown. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Survey Finds Spotify Audiobooks Popular, but Compensation Questions Remain

As part of its efforts to force Spotify to be more transparent about how it pays authors, the Coalition of Concerned Creators commissioned a survey to discover how audiobook listeners felt about the service. It found mixed results. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Quebec woman mauled in dog attack wins $460K civil case against small town and owner

A woman who was mauled by dogs in 2019 has won her civil case against the dogs' owner and the Town of Potton. A Quebec Superior Court judge ordered the town and Alan Barnes to pay her nearly $460,000. Continue reading at CBC

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Google’s accessibility app Lookout can use your phone’s camera to find and recognize objects

Google has updated some of its accessibility apps to add capabilities that will make them easier to use for people who need them. It has rolled out a new version of the Lookout app, which can read text and even lengthy documents out loud for people with low vision or blindness. The app can also... Continue reading at Engadget

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