“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 it was, in all its glory: Short Chic: The Everything-You-Need-to-Know Fashion Guide for Every Woman Under 5'4. Published in 1981, Short Chic was originally priced at $14.95. The 2015 price? $7.50. Every expense had been spared. Continue reading at 'Slate'
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HarperCollins Children's Books is releasing How to Be More Paddington: A Book of Kindness, a gift book featuring inspirational quotes from Michael Bond's beloved bear alongside Peggy Fortnum’s original illustrations. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-13 19:21:03 UTC ]
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I ordered a Zippy Shell storage unit and prepared to say goodbye. It wasn’t easy. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-06-10 05:30:31 UTC ]
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In his new collection, longtime author Roger Rosenblatt calls writing an “adventure.” Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-06-05 12:00:00 UTC ]
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The end of catcalls during her jogs caused an unexpected epiphany for journalist-turned-author Helen Monks Takhar. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-22 16:20:58 UTC ]
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Walker is to fund 40 memberships for schools wishing to join the School Library Association, as part of celebrations for the SLA's 40th anniversary. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-29 17:43:46 UTC ]
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On this episode of Sheltering, Michael Arceneaux speaks with Maris Kreizman about his recent book of essays, I Don’t Want to Die Poor, which revolve around issues of debt, both financial and emotional, as well as the superficial promise of social mobility in America. Arceneaux talks to Maris... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-14 19:00:31 UTC ]
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Harjo reflects on her childhood, the way the kitchen table unites us and the renewed connections she hopes will emerge out of this difficult time. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-04-10 12:25:56 UTC ]
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Random House’s WaterBrook imprint will debut six Christian gift books and products in the fall through its new line, Ink & Willow. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Can a young writer find creative fulfillment after all her friends have settled down, married up and sold out? Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-03-04 19:24:27 UTC ]
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Rider Books has bagged The Gift by Dr Edith Eger, following on from the therapist’s global bestseller The Choice (Rider). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-03 10:27:30 UTC ]
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“We are the glorious counterbalance to this climate of hate”: Milly Johnson accepts the Oustanding Achievement Award from the Romantic Novelists’ Association Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-03 07:01:25 UTC ]
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In this episode of Reading Women, Kendra talks with Nicole Chung about the anthology she co-edited, A Map Is Only One Story out now from Catapult. From the episode: Kendra: Today, I’m talking to Nicole Chung, the editor in chief of Catapult Magazine and also one of the co-editors of the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Here's ten eco-friendly gifts for that book lover in your life from Etsy, who offset the carbon emissions created from shipping. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-02-18 11:35:27 UTC ]
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She says our global community is at a dire environmental moment in our collective history. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-01-14 12:00:00 UTC ]
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To win a $50 gift card to Barnes and Noble, just sign up for Daily Deals, our newsletter that rounds-up the ... Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-01-02 11:31:55 UTC ]
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Few gifts say I didn’t know what to get you like candles or gift cards. And for about the same price as that throw blanket or wine you were planning to wrap, an audiobook can make you the hero of any gift exchange (and they’re even easier to wrap than books). Choosing books for other […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-12-18 09:48:15 UTC ]
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‘Tis the season of realizing the limits of your spacial awareness! “Measure twice, cut once”? In this economy? Luckily, UK bookseller Waterstones has opened our eyes to a new way of rectifying our (easily preventable) gift-wrapping fuck-ups. Behold: This is a public service announcement 🎄 📚... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-12-16 16:31:30 UTC ]
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Moments of trust and connection from customers make the holiday spirit real for booksellers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-16 13:00:34 UTC ]
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These are the best books to gift this holiday season, according to book lovers on Goodreads. Continue reading at The Huffington Post
[ The Huffington Post | 2019-12-13 17:33:40 UTC ]
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There really is something to that “four-legged family member” mindset. If you’ve made it to this article, you’re probably at least thinking about getting a gift for your pet these holidays. You’re not alone: A 2018 report from Nielsen found that 65% of pet owners bought their pet a birthday or... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2019-12-13 11:05:20 UTC ]
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