Seven Spooky, Spirited Reads for Halloween

This year, religion and spirituality publishers are helping readers get into the Halloween spirit with a guide to conducting séances, stories from haunted spaces, and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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What to read in 2021 based on what you loved in 2020

Here are 14 books, from a variety of genres, to consider based on recent favorites. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-12-28 13:00:00 UTC ]
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The Cold Millions by Jess Walter, Read by a Full Cast

Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile’s editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. We keep our daily episodes short and sweet, with audiobook clips to give you a sample of our featured listens. Narrator Edoardo Ballerini anchors a full-cast performance of The Cold Millions, a story that... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-12-28 09:00:55 UTC ]
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10 Free Holiday Romance Short Stories You Can Read Online

These free holiday romance short stories are ready for you! Choose the magic of kisses under the mistletoe and read them right away. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-12-24 11:34:00 UTC ]
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Reading Agency gets £3.5m to tackle loneliness over winter

The Reading Agency has been given £3.5m as part of a government £7.5m funding package to tackle loneliness over the winter period. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-22 14:30:12 UTC ]
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Help! My Son Is Trans. Is It Wrong to Read the Harry Potter Series to His Younger Brother?

We used to love these books, but he told me he doesn't want me to support J.K. Rowling now in any way. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2020-12-22 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Read Harder: A Food Memoir By an Author of Color

In this Read Harder Challenge post, we're recommending books for the task asking you to read a a food memoir by an author of color. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-12-21 11:31:00 UTC ]
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Read Harder: An SFF Anthology Edited by a Person of Color

In this Read Harder Challenge post, we're recommending books for the task asking you to read an SFF anthology edited by a person of color. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-12-18 11:31:00 UTC ]
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A Year in Reading: Farooq Ahmed

When I was young my parents enrolled me in a speed-reading course, which was held in what felt like the basement of a used bookstore on a former main street in a town just west of Kansas City. The post A Year in Reading: Farooq Ahmed appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2020-12-16 16:00:11 UTC ]
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Lifting Spirits: Religion Books Preview 2021

After a grim 2020, readers can find authors offering hope, consolation, inspiration, and thoughtful explorations of current issues in the New Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-12-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Read Harder: A Nonfiction Book About Anti-Racism

In this Read Harder Challenge post, we're recommending books for the task asking you to read nonfiction books about anti-racism. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-12-09 11:31:00 UTC ]
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What We're Reading December 2020

Take a look at previous What We’re Reading blogs for more reading inspiration.Don’t Worry, Little Crab by Chris HaughtonAll Chris Haughton’s delightful picture books for young children open with a quotation, which the story then evinces. His latest, surprisingly, quotes Anaïs Nin: ‘Life shrinks... Continue reading at British Council global

[ British Council global | 2020-12-08 12:08:02 UTC ]
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Bill Gates says to read these 5 books for ‘a change of pace’ this holiday season

The billionaire philanthropist offers some recommendations to get you through the final stretches of quarantine. While Bill Gates’s 2020 summer reading list concentrated on the pandemic and its economic repercussions, the Microsoft founder opted for a “change of pace” in considering his... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2020-12-08 11:00:59 UTC ]
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Dame Helen Mirren lends support to UK Reads Christmas appeal

Dame Helen Mirren has become an ambassador of the World Literacy Foundation's (WLF) UK initiative, UK Reads, and has added her support to its Christmas appeal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-07 18:36:55 UTC ]
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Six book subscription boxes that solve the problem of what to read next

Book subscriptions from indies around the country are ideal for gifting — to yourself or someone else. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-12-07 13:00:00 UTC ]
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How Did Ancient Cultures Experience Reading?

The first book in David Bowles’s new graphic novel series, “Rise of the Halfling King,” shows kids how a hieroglyphic script might have captivated the Mayans. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-12-05 16:27:56 UTC ]
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Mariah Carey's essential reading list includes, of course, her own memoir, dahlings

Mariah Carey's list of 'essential 2020 reading' includes a host of books by Black authors, along with the pop diva's own bestselling recent memoir. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-12-01 18:44:49 UTC ]
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10 books to read in December

If you still have holiday shopping to do, perhaps one of these books will fit the bill. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-12-01 13:00:00 UTC ]
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A Year in Reading: Stephen Dodson

For me, the book of the year was David Graeber’s Debt: The First 5,000 Years. The post A Year in Reading: Stephen Dodson appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2020-12-01 12:00:24 UTC ]
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Avon to publish 'heart-warming home front read' from Taylor

HarperCollins imprint Avon Books will publish Gracie Taylor's historical novel Edie’s Home for Strays.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-01 01:09:06 UTC ]
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Audio Book Recommendation: Make Me Rain by Nikki Giovanni, Read by the Author

Every Monday through Friday, AudioFile’s editors recommend the best in audiobook listening. We keep our daily episodes short and sweet, with audiobook clips to give you a sample of our featured listens. Nikki Giovanni’s slightly raspy, slightly sibilant voice draws listeners into Make Me Rain,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-27 11:56:49 UTC ]
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