Talking Cats, Magical Villainy, and More Dynamite Recommendations

Calling all SFF fans! Scratch your nerdy itch with more of this week's science fiction and fantasy releases, plus a pair of outta-this-world upcoming picks. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

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Dead Ink buys Alison Irvine's Cat Step

Liverpool indie Dead Ink has bought Cat Step, a novel by Alison Irvine, author of The Road is Red, in what publishing director Nathan Connolly called a "significant" acquisition. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-14 02:38:41 UTC ]
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I was proud my literature award. Then came the talk of ‘box-ticking’ | Chitra Ramaswamy

It’s clear that the publishing world needs more diversity. Why do some see this as compromising quality?Let me tell you a story. A few years ago, months after this riven old island voted to leave the European Union, and days after an ex-reality TV host became the leader of the free world, a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-10-11 15:37:44 UTC ]
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Talking stock

With Super Thursday just behind us, the big autumn releases on the runway, the Booker a few days away, and FBF around the corner, Philip Jones takes stock. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-10 22:47:12 UTC ]
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Todd McFarlane Talks Spawn Ahead of the Comic’s Milestone Issue 301

Spawn will soon become the longest-running creator-owned comic book series. The creator, Mr. McFarlane, is already thinking about Issue No. 600. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-10-03 16:14:54 UTC ]
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These magical books help kids learn other languages

Many parents want their kids to be bilingual but don’t have the tools to teach them. Enter Habbi Habbi, a platform that makes learning new languages fun. My 3-year-old has been playing in her room by herself for an hour. I’m beginning to worry she is up to no good: Is she “decorating” her walls... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2019-10-03 10:00:03 UTC ]
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ICv2 Insider Talks 2019: Comics in the Age of Streaming

This year’s Insider Talks, ICv2's annual conference on comics and pop culture trends, will feature presentations by Graphix publisher David Saylor, ComicHub v-p Atom! Freeman, Comixology CEO David Steinberger and others. The event will be held Oct. 7 at Pace University. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Now that we’ve all read ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble,’ let’s talk about the ending

The novel has sparked thoughtful conversations about where women fit into a male-centric narrative. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-10-01 12:00:00 UTC ]
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We’ll Be Talking ‘Impeachment’ Again in a Year, No Matter What Happens With Trump

No matter how the House of Representatives' inquiry into President Trump plays out, FX hopes that "impeachment" is still a big buzzword exactly one year from today. That's when the third season of American Crime Story--titled, that's right, Impeachment--is set to debut. But Season 3 of Ryan... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2019-09-27 10:30:50 UTC ]
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This week's L.A. book talks have Demi Moore, Jonathan Safran Foer and Annalee Newitz

What to do in L.A.: 5 book talks for the week ahead include Demi Moore discussing her memoir 'Inside Out' and Jonathan Safran Foer on 'We Are the Weather.' Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-09-20 20:19:53 UTC ]
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Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘Talking to Strangers’ is a swing and a miss

The bestselling author says that we need more trust. But the monstrous crimes in his case studies don't help his argument. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2019-09-13 02:33:57 UTC ]
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Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘Talking to Strangers’ is a swing and a miss

The bestselling author says that we need more trust. But the monstrous crimes in his case studies don't help his argument. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2019-09-13 02:33:57 UTC ]
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Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘Talking to Strangers’ is a swing and a miss

The bestselling author says that we need more trust. But the monstrous crimes in his case studies don't help his argument. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2019-09-13 02:33:57 UTC ]
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Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘Talking to Strangers’ is a swing and a miss

The bestselling author says that we need more trust. But the monstrous crimes in his case studies don't help his argument. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2019-09-13 02:33:57 UTC ]
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How to Fight Anti-Semitism: PW Talks to Bari Weiss

‘New York Times’ opinion writer Bari Weiss, who felt compelled to fight the rise in anti-Jewish hatred after a white supremacist murdered worshipers at her former synagogue, urges readers of her new book to call out anti-Semitism wherever they see it. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Malcolm Gladwell’s Advice When ‘Talking to Strangers’: Be Careful

His latest book looks at society’s long history of getting it wrong when it comes to judging people. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-09-10 09:00:11 UTC ]
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Harry Potter banned in Catholic school after exorcists advise its dark magic is real.

J. K. Rowling’s beloved Harry Potter series is once again in the news after it was banned by the St. Edward Catholic School in Tennessee. The epic fantasy series focused on young wizard Harry Potter who battles against the forces of evil is, allegedly, not fantasy enough. Reverend Dan Reehil... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-09-03 16:05:18 UTC ]
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Hey Authors, Let’s Talk! (shelftalker)

A bookseller shares lessons learned from navigating the bookseller-author dynamic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-30 10:00:24 UTC ]
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Quietly Curious: PW Talks with Lauren Michele Jackson

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Philip Morris in talks to reunite With Altria

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[ Advertising Age | 2019-08-27 18:36:32 UTC ]
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