Religion Update Fall 2013: The Spirit of Cultural Shifts

We live in the age of new media and the kingdom of pop culture, and a new crop of books looks at how those spheres intersect with religion. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 18 books to read this fall

From Stephen Chbosky’s long-awaited sophomore effort to André Aciman’s follow-up to “Call Me By Your Name.” Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-09-17 18:21:46 UTC ]
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The rise, fall and resurgence of Brooklyn

“Brooklyn: The Once and Future City” looks at the history of a place Walt Whitman, Spike Lee, Bernie Sanders and Barbra Streisand called home. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-09-17 14:00:00 UTC ]
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5 Fantastic Speculative Fiction Titles for Fall

Prep this year's fall TBR with these excellent speculative fiction books about terrorism, future worlds, time travel and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-09-17 10:40:28 UTC ]
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OUP investigates possible update to definition of 'woman'

Oxford University Press editors are investigating a possible update to its definition of "woman", after an online survey, which has almost 30,000 signatures, branded the definitions used as "sexist".  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-16 01:41:57 UTC ]
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11 anticipated music books this fall

Patti Smith and Liz Phair memoirs, Questlove's cookbook and more highly anticipated music books coming out this fall. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-09-13 18:02:09 UTC ]
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10 Horror Book Series to Get You in the Halloween Spirit

Get your scaries on with these 10 horror book series recommendations for readers of all ages. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-09-13 10:36:00 UTC ]
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WIRED's 13 Must-Read Books for Fall

From the *Handmaid's Tale* sequel to Edward Snowden's memoir, the upcoming book season is looking deadly serious. Up to and including lesbian necromancers. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2019-09-12 13:00:00 UTC ]
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August Religion Bestsellers: Daily Readings Dominate; ‘Overcomer’ Takes #1

Four devotionals, including Sarah Young’s classic 2004 ‘Jesus Calling,’ made the top 10 on PW’s Religion Nonfiction bestsellers list; 'Overcomer' tops as the new film of the same name debuts in theaters. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah and Russia Sign Cultural Agreement at Moscow International Book Fair

Part of Sharjah's program of 'collaborations with knowledge-based cultural centers,' the deal was signed while the emirate was the Moscow fair's guest city. The post Sharjah and Russia Sign Cultural Agreement at Moscow International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-09-08 21:23:19 UTC ]
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Fall Fetes and Folding Tables (shelftalker)

A bookseller evaluates the fall harvest of offsite community events and their ability to sell books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-04 12:00:55 UTC ]
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China Bestsellers for July: An Urban Online Gaming Culture Drives Sales

New fiction on China's bestseller lists captures the contemporary sensibilities of young adults in the country's largest cities. The post China Bestsellers for July: An Urban Online Gaming Culture Drives Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-08-30 05:30:36 UTC ]
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Booksellers Ready for Fall Gatherings

This fall, as is tradition, members of the bookselling industry will assemble at conferences all across the nation to share their strengths and struggles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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R.O. Kwon on Writing Religion, and Learning to Be a Teenager From Dawson’s Creek

This week on The Maris Review, R.O. Kwon joins Maris Kreizman to discuss her new book The Incendiaries. On finding a life in the arts: Maris Kreizman: Are the questions you receive from undergrads about craft? I imagine on your book tour you experienced a lot of people who had also given up... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-08-29 08:47:40 UTC ]
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Spring Ahead, Fall Back (shelftalker)

The calendar of an indie bookseller requires lots of planning ahead, but can cause some seasonal confusion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-28 12:00:49 UTC ]
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That’s Her in the Spotlight, Losing Her Religion

Cameron Dezen Hammon's debut memoir follows her from a “half-Jewish childhood” to a professional life performing in an evangelical megachurch. The post That’s Her in the Spotlight, Losing Her Religion appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2019-08-28 10:00:50 UTC ]
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South African Book Fair and Book Week: Toward a Reading Culture

The Book Development Council is readying its 2019 National Book Week, South African Book Fair and national indigenous language festivals. The post South African Book Fair and Book Week: Toward a Reading Culture appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-08-28 05:30:32 UTC ]
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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: Sept. 2019

A #MeToo memoir by former gymnast Rachael Denhollander, Max Lucado’s next title, and ‘What It Means to Be Moral’ are among the September books coming from religion and spirituality publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: August 28, 2019

Zondervan doubles up with Eric Metaxas; IVP is gearing up for the 2020 election and beyond with a book tentatively titled ‘Christianity & Politics,’ and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Lit Hub’s Fall 2019 Nonfiction Preview: Essay Collections

This week we’ll be previewing the most anticipated nonfiction titles coming out this fall, covering politics, history, biography, science, tech, social science, and more. We begin today with essays, and you can find memoir over here. Lydia Davis, Essays One: Reading and Writing FSG, Nov. 12 With... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-08-20 08:49:53 UTC ]
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Lit Hub’s Fall 2019 Nonfiction Preview: Memoir

This week we’ll be previewing the most anticipated nonfiction titles coming out this fall, covering politics, history, biography, science, tech, social science, and more. We begin today with memoir, and you can find essay collections over here. Carmen Maria Machado, In the Dream House: A Memoir... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-08-20 08:49:13 UTC ]
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