St. Patrick's Day: New York City residents can get a free book by an Irish writer

The Irish Arts Center in New York City will be handing out thousands of books by Irish writers to NYC residents on the holiday. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

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Book review: “The Prisoner and the Writer,” by Heather Camlot and Sophie Casson

On the 125th anniversary of “J’Accuse,” a picture book for older kids places the lives of Alfred Dreyfus and Émile Zola side by side. Continue reading at The New York Times

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10 Science Fiction Books by Black Women Writers

This past summer, an auntie of mine dusted off an old cardboard box of books from a cluttered storage unit, and handed me a slim blue and gold paperback with soft, slightly frayed corners and a creased spine by Octavia E. Butler. I had never read science fiction that featured a Black girl being... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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Wild Worlds: SFF Books By Unexpected Writers

Poets, literary fiction authors, and other unexpected writers are taking their shot at sci-fi and fantasy. Here are some of the best, including Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich. Continue reading at Book Riot

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‘I’m parking my guilt’: confessions of a celebrity children’s book ghost writer

As an author whose own books never find their way to supermarket shelves, it’s frustrating work – but it puts food on my family’s tableOnce a rare species, celebrity authored children’s books have become stalwarts of supermarket books aisles. Perfect for a grandparent hunting a last-minute... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Authors Guild Urges New York Governor to Sign Freelance Isn’t Free Act into Law

The bill is a crucial step to protect freelancers based in New York and hired by New York-based companies from wage theft, said Authors Guild CEO Mary Rasenberger in a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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More YA Books That Take Place in a Single Day

If you're looking to inhale a YA novel — or just read large chunks of it — these YA books that take place in a single day are perfect. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Book Riot’s YA Deals of the Day: October 29, 2022 

The best YA book deals of the day, sponsored by Strike the Zither by Joan He`Strike the Zither by Joan... Continue reading at Book Riot

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Local Entrepreneurs Buy Rainy Day Books

Three Kansas City businessmen who also own Made in KC have acquired the 47-year-old indie bookstore. Made in KC operates 16 outlets that sell the handiwork of local artists, and while Rainy Day will operate separately from the core business, the aim is to use those other locations to drive... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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How Women Writers Speculated Fictional Futures Free From Patriarchal Control

It is a truth universally acknowledged that there are as many definitions of “feminism” and “science fiction” as there are people who identify as feminists and science fiction enthusiasts—in fact, that is part of what makes both of these communities attractive to many people. However, by 1981,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Dolly Parton’s program to give free books to kids has expanded to California.

More than 2 million children just became eligible for free books: California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1183 to establish Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program in the state and specify how it will operate. The program will use money from a dedicated fund “to provide... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Book World began on Watergate’s heels: A look back at the early days

Michael Dirda recalls a time of typewriters and landlines, of putting together a newspaper section that captured the joy of literature and love of reading. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for September 2, 2022

Today's edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by Boynton Bookworks, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing.`Boynton Bookworks, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s... Continue reading at Book Riot

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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for September 1, 2022

Today's edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by the audiobook edition of Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney.`the audiobook edition of Daisy Darker by Alice... Continue reading at Book Riot

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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for August 28, 2022

Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by The It Girl by Ruth Ware, audiobook read by Imogen Church.`THE IT GIRL by Ruth Ware, audiobook read by Imogen Church`https://bit.ly/3JZja4D`https://bookriot.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/the-it-girl-audiobook-300x300.jpeg.optimal.jpeg` Continue reading at Book Riot

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Book Riot’s YA Deals of the Day: August 27, 2022

The best YA book deals of the day, sponsored by A Venom Dark and Sweet by Judy I. Lin, with Fierce Reads.`A Venom Dark and Sweet by Judy I. Lin, with Fierce... Continue reading at Book Riot

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Children’s Books Edition: Germany’s ‘Language Day-Care’ Debate

Many in Germany's book industry are protesting a planned removal from the federal budget of a reading-focused day-care program. The post Children’s Books Edition: Germany’s ‘Language Day-Care’ Debate appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Book Riot’s YA Deals of the Day: August 13, 2022

The best YA book deals of the day, sponsored by All Ways Black and Penguin Random House. `All Ways Black and Penguin Random... Continue reading at Book Riot

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Sid Jacobson, Comic Book Writer With Range, Dies at 92

His portfolio included the adventures of Richie Rich and graphic treatments of 9/11 and torture by the C.I.A. He also wrote dozens of songs. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Tomorrow is Paperback Book Day, so here are 21 new ones to celebrate.

July 30 is officially Paperback Book Day! It’s apparently the day that Penguin started publishing paperbacks, way back in 1935. And what a glorious day it was! Who doesn’t love paperbacks? They feel so nice in your hands! They fit so conveniently into your bag! Curious about the history behind... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Gilbert Cruz Named New York Times Books Editor

Mr. Cruz has been the Culture editor at The Times since January 2018, leading coverage of arts and culture. Continue reading at The New York Times

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