Panel Mania: Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America by Box Brown

In 'Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America' (First Second, April), Box Brown surveys the history of marijuana and provides an illuminating look at the racist social stigmatization, pharmacological affects and legalization movement surrounding marijuana in North America. A 15-page excerpt. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Librarians, America Is Counting on You

In the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, another critical transformation looms for public libraries. And the American public is counting on librarians to get it right. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The book behind the cable series ‘Mrs. America’

‘Divided We Stand’ digs into the previously untold story of the successful backlash against the Equal Rights Amendment. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-05-14 08:11:35 UTC ]
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The Go-Go’s had a reputation as America’s wholesome sweethearts. Bassist Kathy Valentine tells a different story.

“All I Ever Wanted: A Rock ‘n’ Roll Memoir” offers a vibrant look at the band’s alcohol- and drug-fueled heyday. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-05-05 12:13:40 UTC ]
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Make America Sacred Again: Spotlight on Glenn Aparicio Parry

With Original Politics, Nautilus Book Award winner Parry looks to heal divisions and unify the United States. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Moser, Whitehead, McDaniel, Grandin, Boyer, Brown Win 2020 Pulitzers

The 2020 Pulitzer Prizes for Letters were awarded in the book categories of fiction, history, biography, poetry, and general nonfiction, for books published in 2019, on May 4 via YouTube. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Poet and comedian Derrick C. Brown finds the bright spots in quarantine life

For National Poetry Month, Brown launched “Goodnight America,” a weekly series of live performances on Zoom that combine poetry, comedy and lullabies. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-04-30 12:00:00 UTC ]
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When Enemies of Coffee Tried to Destroy Morning in America

William H. Ukers, not much over thirty, started working on his book in 1905, traveling and gathering material for a year. After he returned home to New York, he scoured nearby libraries and museums. Wherever he couldn’t go himself, he sent auxiliaries, appointing research assistants to mine... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-24 08:48:46 UTC ]
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HMH's Bruce Nichols Tapped to Head Little, Brown

Bruce Nichols has been named publisher of Little, Brown, filling a void that has been open since Reagan Arthur was hired as Sonny Mehta's replacement at Knopf. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The false ‘debate’ over reopening America

On March 24, President Trump told a Fox News virtual town hall that he’d love to have America “opened up and just raring to go” by Easter. Bill Hemmer, who was hosting, chuckled, and said that would be “a great American resurrection.” Later the same day, during a second appearance on Fox, Trump... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review

[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2020-04-13 12:02:48 UTC ]
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Rekindled: Oscar Villalon in Conversation With Lisa Brown

On this episode of Rekindled, Oscar Villalon, editor in chief of ZYZZYVA, speaks with author and illustrator Lisa Brown. Brown’s latest book is called Long Story Short: 100 Classic Books in Three Panels, in which she distills long classics (Proust, Madame Bovary, Jonathan Franzen, etc) into one... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-10 20:00:17 UTC ]
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For fans of Indiana Jones and Dan Brown, an adventure story for the ages

Talbot Mundy’s “The Nine Unknown,” a 1920s occult thriller, is among several literary gems now in the public domain. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-04-07 14:00:00 UTC ]
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We, Too, Sing America: Poetry 2020

Tommy Pico, Layli Long Soldier, and others show that Native American poetry contains multitudes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Little, Brown's Rhiannon Smith promoted to editorial director

Rhiannon Smith, who works across the Fleet and Sphere imprints at Little, Brown, has been promoted to editorial director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-01 11:35:27 UTC ]
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Future Uncertain for America's Oldest Independent Bookstore

The Andover Bookstores, America’s oldest continuously operated independent bookstore, is turning to customers to help ensure its doors will open again when the new coronavirus passes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Little, Brown 'librarians' launch book recommendation service

Little, Brown has launched a personalised book recommendation service on its social media channels. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-27 03:26:31 UTC ]
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Judge Allows PEN America Suit Against Trump to Proceed

The suit was first filed in October of 2018, after President Trump made numerous threats against journalists and organizations whose coverage he disliked. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Is Dying in America So Expensive?

In Megan Giddings’s debut novel Lakewood, desperation leads to a loss of self in a capitalist medical system bent on taking advantage of Black people and their bodies. After the death of her grandmother, Lena, a college student struggling with overwhelming medical debt and taking care of her... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2020-03-24 11:00:00 UTC ]
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How America’s Oldest Bookstore Has Survived Across the Centuries

The tale of the Moravian Book Shop isn’t straight-forward. Founded in 1745, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, it’s said to be the oldest continuously-running bookstore in America, yet it’s largely under the radar. It’s not a grande dame to whom homage must be paid; it’s never been the epicenter for... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-16 08:49:30 UTC ]
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New memoir from Rupert Everett to Little, Brown

Little, Brown has acquired a new memoir by award-winning actor Rupert Everett, Tainted Glory, to be published on 8th October.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-15 15:05:18 UTC ]
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PEN America’s 2020 Literary Award Winners

More than US$330,000 in prize money is attached to the annual PEN America Literary Awards, each of which is selected by a separate jury. The post PEN America’s 2020 Literary Award Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-06 10:59:52 UTC ]
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