Pan Mac 'forensically reviewing' publication programme as stores shut

Pan Macmillan has said it is “forensically reviewing” its publication programme to decide on possible title moves following the closure of major high street chains during the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-24 15:41:34 UTC ]
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Amazon Fire 7 (2022) review: You don't get much for $60

If you want a tablet just for browsing the internet, watching videos and playing games, you won’t need anything fancy. Amazon’s Fire tablets are exactly that. Most of them are under $200, and the Fire 7, which has been updated for 2022, starts at just $60 ($75 if you don’t want ads on the lock... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-07-21 15:00:54 UTC ]
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Fable Book Club App Review

The Fable app is a new platform that aims to make reading more social. Here's what one writer thought of it. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-07-20 10:36:00 UTC ]
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Review: ‘Dirtbag, Massachusetts,’ by Isaac Fitzgerald

Isaac Fitzgerald’s “Dirtbag, Massachusetts” is a memoir about male misbehavior and the struggle to make sense of oneself. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-07-16 09:00:11 UTC ]
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The best Kindle: Reviews and buying advice

The Kindle is the reigning leader among e-readers. But Amazon makes several models—knowing which Kindle to buy depends on your budget and your reading preferences. That’s where this guide comes in. With our help, you’ll find just the right Kindle for you or your lucky loved one. Amazon’s E... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2022-07-07 16:00:00 UTC ]
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Review: “Mordechai Anielewicz: No to Despair” by Rachel Hausfater

A new historical fiction series for young readers highlights “the importance of standing up for what you know is right.” Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-07-01 04:20:49 UTC ]
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‘Roller Champions’ comes to Switch and Epic Games Store on June 21st

Ubisoft released its long-delayed sports game Roller Champions last month on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, and Nintendo Switch players are about to join the fray. A UK eShop listing spotted by Nintendo Life first indicated the free-to-play title will be released on the hybrid console on June 21st.... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-06-20 17:10:28 UTC ]
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The New York Public Library is giving 500,000 free books (for keeps!) to kids and families.

We’ve said it many, many times before and we’ll say it many, many times again: libraries represent the best of America. Today’s entry: the New York Public Library will give away 500,000 books this summer to help kids, teens, and families build their at-home libraries. In addition to English,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-09 14:17:10 UTC ]
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Review: Sarah Silverman’s ‘Bedwetter’ Musical Has Sprung a Leak

The comedian’s memoir was funny. But when the new show based on it tries for something deeper, it sinks into bathos. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-06-08 02:00:06 UTC ]
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Review: ‘Nightcrawling,’ by Leila Mottley

Leila Mottley’s debut novel about a teenager’s serial abuse is based on a true story. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-06-07 09:00:12 UTC ]
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Review: What Selma Blair's memoir has to teach us all about self-medication

In "Mean Baby," "Cruel Intentions" star Selma Blair discusses the very long road to her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis with charm and candor. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-06-03 13:00:52 UTC ]
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Blanche Cirker, Cofounder of Dover Publications, Dies at 104

Blanche Cirker, who, with her husband, Hayward, started Dover Publications in 1941, died last week at the age of 104. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Review: With 'Yerba Buena,' a top L.A. author of queer YA romance is all grown up

Nina LaCour's first novel for adults, "Yerba Buena," follows a promising and complicated lesbian love story in the mold of Sarah Waters. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-05-26 13:00:31 UTC ]
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‘I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’ Review: A Life Too Simplified

This New York City Children’s Theater adaptation of Maya Angelou’s celebrated memoir faces the challenge of faithfully telling a story that encompasses a great deal of pain. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-05-25 20:59:11 UTC ]
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It's time for Alberta's United Conservative Party to focus on uniting following leadership review

One of the first steps of healing the divisions within the United Conservative Party is to welcome MLAs Todd Loewen and Drew Barnes back into the fold, says Michael Solberg. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2022-05-25 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Review: “The Shore,” by Katie Runde

Katie Runde’s debut novel takes readers on a stroll down a sandy boardwalk and into a family facing a big loss. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-05-24 09:00:07 UTC ]
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eBay opens a sneaker store in Los Angeles

The shop will feature exclusive stock of new season styles as well as collectibles such as the Jordan 1 Retro High OG Patent Bred and the Yeezy Boost 700 Wave Runner. Hot on the heels of Sneaker Con in Anaheim this weekend, eBay will open Wear ‘Em Out, a brick-and-mortar sneaker shop on Fairfax... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2022-05-20 10:51:25 UTC ]
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Deborah James’s second and final book tops Amazon chart ahead of publication

The columnist and podcaster’s How to Live When You Could Be Dead is out in August heads the bestsellers listPre-orders of Deborah James’s second book have soared within days of it becoming available. The podcast host’s memoir-cum-self-help volume is topping the Amazon UK bestsellers list, ahead... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-05-19 11:47:24 UTC ]
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Washington Post Wins Pulitzer Prize In Public Service Journalism For Jan. 6 Coverage

The Post’s extensive reporting found numerous failures in political systems and security before, during and after the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Continue reading at The Huffington Post

[ The Huffington Post | 2022-05-10 10:22:14 UTC ]
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Washington Post wins public service Pulitzer for Capitol attack coverage

Paper beat out two other finalists, the New York Times and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The Washington Post has won the 2022 Pulitzer prize for public service journalism, for The Attack, its account of the deadly assault on the US Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump on 6 January 2021.The... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-05-09 20:07:35 UTC ]
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