Vera, a cello player and Scrabble devotee, has been a New York Times subscriber for the past 75 years, developing her print habit somewhere around the Truman administration. These days, she's reading stories about Eugene O'Neill, TV dinners, book publishing and "getting older without getting old." The nonagenarian is one of the stars of the... Continue reading at 'AdWeek'
[ AdWeek | 2022-02-07 11:00:00 UTC ]
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In a climate crisis that feels huge and hopeless, these eight books — essays, fiction, memoir and poetry on the wild — will help you focus on small things Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-08-04 13:00:09 UTC ]
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The Oracle by Joanna Pearson You name it, Lola’s found it in someone’s ear. A green Skittle, a watch battery, the tarnished back of a gold earring, a bunched-up bit of mint floss, a Lego head. Insects—yes, of course. Roaches of various sizes, a wasp, a small beetle. Hardened ear wax (cerumen,... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2023-07-31 11:05:00 UTC ]
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This week, the biggest event in tech took place in Seoul with Samsung's Unpacked showcase. Among other announcements, the company officially unveiled its latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold 5. It's not even available yet, but Amazon is offering a $200 gift card if you pre-order from... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-07-28 18:33:17 UTC ]
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Amazon has the company’s Kindle Kids e-reader on sale for 33 percent off right now. Its $80 price (usually $120) is nearly as low as it was on Prime Day, making it an ideal time to surprise your little one(s) with the gift of distraction-free reading. The device is an Engadget recommendation in... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-07-25 19:20:11 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Focus is launching HarperEnfoque. The new imprint, based in Nashville, will offer original works in Spanish as well as translations of bestselling English-language books, focused on "empowering lives and fostering change." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Boston-based publisher—the only organization in the U.S. that publishes its own books by blind authors for blind readers—has been leading the way in improving access in the book business for nearly a century. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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As a previously undocumented person, all I've wanted was to be considered the same as everyone else. Defined by my merit, not by the place of my birth. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-07-20 20:55:53 UTC ]
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Luis Alberto Urrea, author of 'Good Night, Irene,' joins L.A. Times Book Club readers live on July 19. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-07-19 20:38:21 UTC ]
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Names of some employees who have accepted the publisher's "voluntary separation offer" are beginning to come out—even as a letter from Penguin Random House CEO Nihar Malaviya confirmed that long-rumored layoffs have become a reality. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The U.S. outpost of the general news publisher The Guardian finished the first quarter of its fiscal year, which ended June 30, with advertising revenues up 42% year over year, according to senior vice president of advertising Luis Romero. The hikes buck common trends most publishers are seeing.... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2023-07-12 08:56:56 UTC ]
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It’s back and here to ruin our savings and increase the gadgets in our homes. Yes, Amazon Prime Day isn’t entirely about headphones, tablets and wearables, but for Engadget staff… well, it feels like it is. Prime Day deals on tech are typically only matched by Black Friday and Cyber Monday... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-07-11 11:15:13 UTC ]
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Force says detectives met with BBC to discuss allegations presenter paid teenager for sexual images Persephone Bridgman Baker, a partner at Carter-Ruck, has spoken on Sky News about the legal situation, reminding viewers why the name of the presenter has been kept from the public eye so far. She... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2023-07-10 14:37:56 UTC ]
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Before you say it, I know: there are so, so many books about the Second World War. And when I set out to write my most recent novel, The Paris Deception, the thought crossed my mind—do we really need another book about Paris during the war? But historical fiction is a rich field, and there […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2023-06-30 08:55:14 UTC ]
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With the rise of fan fiction publishing and TikTok, microgenres — genres that have defined and specific plots — have reached new heights. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-06-28 10:33:00 UTC ]
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Global news publisher the Associated Press (AP) launched a newly redesigned version of its website Tuesday, part of a broader effort from the news outlet to diversify its revenue by attracting more direct advertising. The publisher currently generates roughly 80% of its revenue from content... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2023-06-28 09:22:55 UTC ]
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The actress-turned-author aims to inspire people to embrace their identity as a source of strength in her forthcoming 'Our Otherness is Our Strength.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Ad spending for the top 200 U.S. advertisers showed robust growth, powered my internet companies. Digital media grabbed the lion's share of budgets. Spending is growing this year, but a recession looms. Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2023-06-26 09:45:00 UTC ]
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You can get your kid a new e-reader or tablet at a discount from Amazon right now if you're looking to stoke their love of reading or just simply want to get them a new toy. The 8GB Kindle Paperwhite Kids is currently on sale for $90 for Prime members, which is 44 percent off its list price of... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-06-21 10:55:36 UTC ]
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Gannett, a news publisher accused of monopolistic behavior, is suing Google for monopolistic behavior. It’s the latest in a string of lawsuits against the search giant, and it repeats many of the arguments made by the Department of Justice in its second lawsuit against Google, filed earlier this... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-06-20 16:46:02 UTC ]
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The rise of streaming television has threatened to dethrone Nielsen as the standard-bearer for how every single agency and advertiser measured a TV campaign — creating an even playing field for all parties involved. Now, there are too many new players — such as Samba TV, VideoAmp, Comcore and... Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2023-06-20 13:41:01 UTC ]
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