Paul Grimstad on the French author George Perec, whose formally and thematically inventive works included “Life: A User’s Manual,” “Things: A Story of the Sixties,” and “A Void.” Continue reading at 'New Yorker'
[ New Yorker | 2019-07-16 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Did you know that master fantasist George R.R. Martin opened his own movie theater in Santa Fe, the Jean Cocteau Cinema? Well, now he’s opening a bookstore next door, Beastly Books. As Martin writes, on his blog: We’ve been doing amazing author events at the Jean Cocteau Cinema ever since we... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-12-16 16:24:28 UTC ]
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A selection of books published this week; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2019-11-26 10:00:05 UTC ]
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Dan Goldman and George Schall’s new graphic novel 'Chasing Echoes' is a comically driven story of a Jewish-American family’s search for their pre-Holocaust roots in the old country. In this 10-page excerpt we meet the unwieldy, indeed, dysfunctional clan as they arrive in Poland at a time when... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Press has snapped up the latest book from George Monbiot in a "major deal". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-16 17:00:27 UTC ]
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My friend George Richardson, who has died aged 94, spent most of his working life at Oxford University, including as chief executive of Oxford University Press (OUP) from the mid-1970s to the late 80s.He was born in Cricklewood, north London, to Christina, a homemaker, and George, a businessman.... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2019-09-26 16:53:02 UTC ]
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"They Called Us Enemy" is an L.A. Times Book Club selection. Sign up at latimes.com/bookclub. Join the discussion in the book club Facebook Group. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-09-25 15:00:59 UTC ]
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After putting in a quarter-century as the head of CBS’s marketing efforts, George Schweitzer has begun mapping out his final campaign. The network’s marketing director will step down from his post at the end of the 2019-20 broadcast season, whereupon he’ll transition to a new role as a special... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2019-09-17 18:55:53 UTC ]
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Hulu is at last ready to offer a glimpse at Castle Rock's second season, and it's evident this won't be the feel-good hit of the year. A newly posted teaser for the Stephen King-based anthology focuses on the arrival of a younger version of Misery v... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2019-09-15 02:50:00 UTC ]
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Richard Crawford shows how the composer skipped across the line between “high” and “low” art. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2019-09-06 12:22:27 UTC ]
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Actor George Takei shares "They Called Us Enemy" with L.A. Times Book Club readers Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-09-04 14:00:30 UTC ]
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The full terms and conditions for FutureBook's Audio Originals writing competition. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-02 01:30:35 UTC ]
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This time last year, we asked writers to imagine the future of the book, as part of FutureBook's first ever writing competition—this year we are turning the dial louder. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-01 22:06:37 UTC ]
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George Takei's graphic memoir "They Called Us Enemy" depicts his childhood years in an internment camp during World War II. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-08-30 17:37:01 UTC ]
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George R R Martin has been honoured with the International Recognition Award at this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards for his contribution to fantasy and science fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-20 07:23:59 UTC ]
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John Murray has scooped George Soros's "most powerful take on the world today" as the investor and philanthropist addresses the dangers faced by civilization. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-14 22:25:13 UTC ]
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In a world of companies competing to make phones that all look the same, I miss products that truly feel innovative. “Are they completely nuts?” read the review from the New York Times of Amazon’s original Kindle e-reader back in 2007.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2019-08-14 09:00:37 UTC ]
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Audible's push into original content now includes a team-up with a company best-known for its comic books and TV shows. The Amazon-owned audiobook service has struck a deal with Skybound, the team behind The Walking Dead, to create multiple Audible... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2019-08-13 18:43:00 UTC ]
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The L.A. Times Book Club hosts George Takei ('They Called Us Enemy') and Michael Connelly ('The Night Fire'). Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-08-10 14:00:32 UTC ]
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Audible Originals has added Lydia Shamah and Matthew Campbell to its commissioning team. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-07 21:21:35 UTC ]
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A San Diego Comic-Con attendee meets George Takei and discusses the impact he and his graphic memoir had on this reader's outlook and activism. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-07-31 10:39:38 UTC ]
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