Pursuing painful truths, and tangible evidence, of the Tulsa race massacre

Scott Ellsworth’s book centers on the voices and experiences of the city’s Black residents. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2021-05-28 12:00:00 UTC ]

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Customers Race to Support Chicago Bookstore Shut by Holiday NASCAR Event

NASCAR's Chicago street race during the holiday weekend shut down many businesses along the route, including Exile in Bookville, which sustained thousands of dollars in losses. Some of that loss was alleviated by a spike in online orders by customers wanting to support the store. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Adventures in Memory: On Searching for Truth by Writing Fiction

As a fiction writer, I’ve always felt compelled, memoir style, to pore over my life’s timeline. But in a novel, I can erase, revise, smash, crash, reconstruct, and transfigure that squiggly narrative. A novel has no obligation to mirror or represent anything familiar, recognizable, or real. And... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-06-28 08:52:54 UTC ]
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Waterstones says ‘no truth’ in claims it refuses to sell books on gender and feminism

The retailer had been trending on social media after accusations it did not stock works by Hannah Barnes and Victoria SmithWaterstones has said “there is no truth” in claims that some of its shops were refusing to sell copies of two books by gender-critical feminists.The book retailer was... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-03-09 16:00:56 UTC ]
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A Novel Thriller Offers Spiritual Truths

Stephanie Landsem, author of the suspense-thriller 'Code Name Edelweiss', discusses the work of religious fiction and how stories can help illuminate Jewish and Christian teachings. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Kingdom Quarterback: Mark Dent and Rustin Dodd on Race, Kansas City Football, and Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes

Following a gutsy, thrilling 2023 Super Bowl win by the Kansas City Chiefs, sportswriters Mark Dent and Rustin Dodd join co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss their forthcoming book Kingdom Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs, and How a Once Swingin’ Cow... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-02-23 09:55:28 UTC ]
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Disentangling Truth From Error: Jinger Duggar Vuolo

Former reality TV star on TLC’s '19 Kids and Counting,' Jinger Duggar Vuolo describes splitting from the ultra-conservative upbringing of her youth for a ‘holistic Biblical-based faith’ in a new book, ‘Becoming Free Indeed’ (W, Jan. 23). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Truth About Fiction

A longtime librarian discovers that a healthy love of fiction is actually, well, healthy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The remarkable career, and long-hidden pain, of satirist Art Buchwald

The celebrated humor columnist skewered the powerful, and secretly battled depression, for decades. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-09-09 10:00:13 UTC ]
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My Cyborg Future: Alice Wong on Prophetic High School Poetry and Processing Pain

“All responses to the world take place within our bodies.” –Gloria Anzaldúa * In putting together my book and making selections from past work, I desperately wanted to include a poem from my high school literary magazine to give readers a glimpse of my inner emo goth self. I emailed a librarian... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-09-07 08:52:12 UTC ]
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Michelle Tea’s memoir exposes the pain — and comedy — of infertility

"Knocking Myself Up," Michelle Tea’s "memoir of (in)fertility," will resonate across generations. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-25 12:00:17 UTC ]
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From child gossip columnist to acclaimed author: K-Ming Chang’s search for the truth

The 24-year-old’s debut novel Bestiary gained plaudits in 2020. Now her love of fairy tales and queer literature has led to a collection of short storiesK-Ming Chang’s origins as a writer can be traced back to when she was approximately eight years old. At school in California, she would amuse... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-08-17 08:32:12 UTC ]
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Writing Intimate Truths and Why Memoir Is a Force That’s Changing the Culture

Write-minded: Weekly Inspiration for Writers is currently in its fourth year. We are a weekly podcast for writers craving a unique blend of inspiration and real talk about the ups and downs of the writing life. Hosted by Brooke Warner of She Writes and Grant Faulkner of National Novel Writing... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-08-01 08:51:12 UTC ]
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DOJ Trial to Block PRH/S&S Merger Begins; Evidence Dispute Looms

The government’s bid to block Penguin Random House’s acquisition of rival Big Five publisher Simon & Schuster gets underway today, with opening arguments before judge Florence Pan in Washington, D.C. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bilingual poetry book about A470 sets Welsh hearts racing

Welsh-English anthology about Welsh equivalent of Route 66 republished twice since release on St David’s DayIt is variously described as a snake, a zip, a ribbon, a scar, a Welsh version of Route 66. Memories, myths and moments of love and grief are woven into a collection of poems celebrating... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-07-03 14:00:16 UTC ]
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Not meant to soothe: How the truths of fiction can challenge and stir

Iranian American author Azar Nafisi explores fiction as a means of engaging with the world, rather than retreating from it in “Read Dangerously.” Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2022-04-27 19:45:22 UTC ]
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A memoir of family, race, poetry and stereo systems

Garrett Hongo tells a coming-of-age story wrapped in his love of writing and music, and recounts his lifelong quest for the perfect audio equipment. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-18 12:00:15 UTC ]
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In ‘Fencing with the King,’ a search for family truths puts a woman at odds with her powerful uncle

Diana Abu-Jaber's writing is propulsive — but silkily so, wending on limber paragraphs that allow her to move with ease across a wide-ranging story about conflicted identities. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-15 13:25:02 UTC ]
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After the horror of Sandy Hook, an assault on truth began

The 2012 school shooting spawned false theories that led to harassment and violence, Elizabeth Williamson writes. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-11 13:00:34 UTC ]
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‘Research Pain Points’: Springer Nature Opens Its ‘Crosstracts’ Format

Academic publishing: For speed to publication and interdisciplinary collaboration, Springer Nature partners with RWTH Aachen. The post ‘Research Pain Points’: Springer Nature Opens Its ‘Crosstracts’ Format appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-21 16:17:13 UTC ]
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