'The Gifts of the State' collects short stories by young Afghanis

'Gifts' consists of 18 short stories by young residents of Afghanistan who write about their lives – filled with tradition and warfare, on top of all the more ordinary things that young people everywhere hope and wish for. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]

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The Joy of Hate-Gifting

“I found it at the Strand Bookstore and thought of you,” said my friend, handing me a sturdy, gift-wrapped package. With visions of all the incredible vintage gems I had unearthed in this iconic establishment over the years scrolling through my brain, I tore at the gift wrap. And suddenly, there... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2015-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Howe wins Sunday Times/PFD Young Writer award

British poet Sarah Howe has been awarded The Sunday Times/ Peters Fraser + Dunlop Young Writer of the Year Award for her first collection of poems, Loop of Jade (Chatto & Windus), described as an “enthralling personal exploration of her dual heritage." Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'American Horror Story: Hotel' recap: 'She Wants Revenge'

Aren’t we all kind of relieved this episode of "American Horror Story: Hotel" isn’t a flashback? After two consecutive backstory-heavy installments, the prospect of some small amount of forward momentum on existing storylines feels great. There’s probably not a self-help book for this. The... Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2015-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Islamic State calls San Bernardino shooters 'supporters' as terrorism probe continues

President Obama vowed Saturday that investigators would "get to the bottom" of the San Bernardino massacre as new details emerged about the woman at the center of the terrorism investigation. One of the two assailants, Tashfeen Malik, pledged allegiance to an Islamic State leader in a Facebook... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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FT to review digital publishing process after inaccurate ECB story

Newspaper publishes online article saying ECB had ‘confounded expectations’ by deciding to hold interest rates, causing euro to temporarily plummetThe Financial Times is to review its digital publishing practices after publishing an inaccurate article about the European Central Bank’s decision... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fanny Blake's Christmas gift guide

Author Fanny Blake gives some tips for buying books for your loved ones at Christmas. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW's Top 10 Library Stories of 2015

We take a look back at some of the library stories that captivated the publishing world in 2015, and a look ahead at what they portend for 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Square Peg buys gift book for Britain's bird-lovers

Square Peg has acquired a book by naturalist Stephen Ross about one of Britain’s favourite birds, the robin. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Story of Serial's Adnan Syed to be published by Century

Rabia Chaudry is writing an insider account of the case of Adnan Syed, a case she brought to the attention of "Serial", the weekly podcast that captivated millions. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Younge's book on American child shootings to Guardian Faber

Guardian Faber has signed a non-fiction title called A Day in the Death of America by the Guardian's editor-at-large Gary Younge. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PA launches #Workinpublishing to attract young talent

The Publishers Association is hosting #Workinpublishing across its social media channels next week, in a bid to raise awareness about the industry, change perceptions and to highlight it as a career option for school leavers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Young People's Literature at the 2015 National Book Awards: A Photo Essay

Our photographer caught up with the authors (and their editors) who were nominated in the Young People's Literature category. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Move Over, 'Star Wars': Young Koala and Clumsy Cat Win This Week's Viral Chart

A koala and a clumsy CG cat have defeated the Force, at least temporarily.Ladies and gentlemen, meet superstar koala joey Imogen! With 24 million views already for her videos from Australia.com and Symbio Wildlife Park, actually, it's likely that you have done so already. Her charisma and... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook, And "Fast Company": Six Cover Stories (So Far)

Eight years ago, we featured the 22-year-old creator of a site with 19 million users. 1.5 billion members later, the adventure continues.In early 2007, Fast Company senior writer Ellen McGirt got a rush assignment from the magazine's editor, Bob Safian. Both were newcomers to the publication,... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2015-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nasty Gal, Nars and Others Climb Among Young Women's Top Brands

What brands do young women want? Apparently a pretty steady mix, according to the third annual survey on the subject by Teen Vogue and Goldman Sachs.In a new survey of over a thousand Teen Vogue readers aged 13 to 29, gauging factors including awareness and favorability, the top 20 brands were... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The history of punk was always HIS story’: the women rewriting rock

Music memoirs by artists such as Chrissie Hynde and Viv Albertine have taken the publishing world by storm, satisfying a hunger for less-told rock tales and changing our idea of what it means to be an ‘older woman’In 2010, at a Welsh literary festival, an editor got chatting to a 55-year-old... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Target's Holiday Campaign Brings a Magical Story to Life Across TV, Digital and Its Stores

Target's taking kids and grown-ups alike on a "holiday odyssey," one that brings shopping and storytelling together in digitally fueled new ways. The Minneapolis-based retailer's 2015 campaign from 72andSunny is rooted in a digital children's book narrated by actor Neil Patrick Harris. The... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nick Clegg pens book on 'state of British politics'

Former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg is writing a book examining the "fluid and unpredictable state of politics", to be published by The Bodley Head next year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jennifer Hayden Tells 'The Story of My Tits'

Jennifer Hayden's graphic memoir, 'The Story of My Tits', is not just a history of surviving breast cancer, it's the story of her life. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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FX renews 'American Horror Story' for a sixth installment

They’ve done ghosts and zombies and vampires and ghosts and freaks and witches and also ghosts, but co-creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk will have to come up with a brand-new spooky concept as FX renews “American Horror Story” for a sixth season. The first four seasons of the popular... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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