Paid to Seduce Another Man’s Wife, He Fell Violently in Love With Her

“What’s Left of Me Is Yours,” a debut novel by Stephanie Scott, is inspired by the events surrounding an unlikely murder that occurred in Japan. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

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Emma Carroll | 'It’s lovely to see Middle Grade having its moment. It’s what I love writing'

The former secondary school teacher and graduate of Bath Spa’s MA in Writing for Young People explores themes of prejudice, racism and identity. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic book creators unite for 'Love Is Love' to honor victims of Orlando attack

The comic book community is coming together for "Love Is Love," a comic to honor those killed in June's Orlando attack. Organized by writer Marc Andreyko, "Love Is Love" will feature more than 100 one- to two-page stories from some of the biggest names in comics. Contributing... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Making Love to an Ancient Poem: In Conversation with Arundhathi Subramaniam, by Graziano Krätli

Making Love to an Ancient Poem: In Conversation with Arundhathi Subramaniam, by Graziano Krätli Interviews [email protected] Mon, 11/18/2024 - 07:26 In this interview focused on devotional Indian poetry (bhakti), Arundhathi Subramaniam (b. 1973)... Continue reading at World Literature Today

[ World Literature Today | 2024-11-18 13:26:54 UTC ]
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The best Christmas gifts in 2024 that everyone on your holiday list will love

This time of year has a lot of merry and bright things to be excited about, but it can be stressful if you’re stumped on what to get your mom, dad, best friend, coworker or kids’ teacher as a holiday gift. Whether you enjoy or dread buying gifts for people, it’s safe to say we all want to give... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-11-15 15:12:30 UTC ]
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The Best Chapter Book Series for Kids Who Love Adventures

Get ready for young adventurers with adorable puppy friends, in orbit, and even at magical schools. Continue reading at Book Riot

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A Love Song to the Philippines: The Revolutionary Power of Jessica Hagedorn’s Dogeaters

Dogeaters wasn’t just the first Filipino American novel I ever read; it was the first work of literary fiction I picked up on my own outside of a classroom. I was in my mid-twenties. I had already flunked out of college twice, having spent exponentially more time behind turntables, picking... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-11-13 09:56:39 UTC ]
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Spider-Man 2 will crawl onto PCs in January

It’s been over a year since Peter Parker and Miles Morales joined forces for their epic crossover adventure game on the Sony PlayStation 5. Now they are swinging their way to PCs early next year. Sony announced at New York Comic Con today that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is getting a PC release on... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-10-18 22:31:43 UTC ]
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Diana Palmer’s Cowboy Love

In life, as in her novels, the bestselling author radiates tenderness, affection, and Southern charm. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Alex Segura’s First Loves

The bestselling author combined two of his childhood obsessions to create vibrant crime novels set against the backdrop of the comics industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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I Love Short Stories. Do I Have to Write a Novel?

In 1993, I published my first decent story in a literary journal and a few months later received a letter from an agent whose name I recognized. I’d written short stories in college classes, sent them off, and typically the only thing that came back was a rejection, housed in the... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2024-10-01 11:10:00 UTC ]
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Language, Love and Visibility: Looking Back on an Immigrant Childhood

In the years since this memoir was first published, readers have asked me a number of questions: What does your family think of the book? How did you start writing a memoir in essays? Is the book available in Spanish? The question that took me by surprise, though, came in 2020 on the eve of […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Sean Manning Promoted to Publisher of Simon & Schuster Imprint

Manning joined S&S's flagship imprint in 2016 and was named VP and executive editor in 2022. He succeeds S&S CEO Jonathan Karp, who has held down the role since the 2022 departure of Dana Canedy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘Lovely One,’ by Ketanji Brown Jackson

The Supreme Court justice’s memoir is deeply personal and full of hope, and highlights a fairy-tale marriage to her college boyfriend. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-09-03 09:04:29 UTC ]
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This $15 Kindle Paperwhite case has an amazing feature I love

I’m an avid reader and one of my favorite recent finds was a handy Kindle Paperwhite case that doesn’t just feature the usual magnetic closure but also a hand strap on the inside of the cover. Right now, this similar Kindle Paperwhite case is on sale for just $15 on Amazon, down from... Continue reading at PC World

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Martha Baillie on the Ethics of Making Literature From a Loved One’s Suffering

In all of Martha Baillie’s books you can feel her sister. Her words offer a portal to the multiplistic experiences of existence—to understand better how cut off we can be from each other and where true connection flickers too. This year, Baillie’s memoir There is No Blue was published by Granta... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2024-08-23 11:00:00 UTC ]
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9 of the Most Polarizing Science Fiction Books to Love or Hate

These excellent, thought-provoking sci-fi books have been banned and taught in classrooms in equal measure. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-22 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Revenue Fell Slightly in 2023, but Unit Sales Dropped 5.7%

The final 2023 industry sales report from the Association of American Publishers found sales of digital audiobooks poised to surpass those of e-books, higher net prices helping to offset a drop in unit sales, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Spy Who Loved Me: Rachel Kushner

For her new novel, Rachel Kushner created something of an alter ego, a manipulative female secret agent possessing all the gritty qualities the writer says she lacks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales of Comics, Graphic Novels Fell 7% in 2023

After topping $2 billion for the first time in 2021, sales of comics and graphic novels in North American fell 7% in 2023, to $1.87 billion, according to estimates from 'ICv2.' Despite the decline, sales remained well above 2019 levels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Lovely, Dark and Deep: PW Talks with Julia Heffernan

Painter Julie Heffernan’s lush, surrealism-infused graphic memoir debut, Babe in the Woods: The Art of Getting Lost (Algonquin, Sept.), follows her winding path through fear and memory after taking the wrong turn on a hike with her infant son. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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