The rise and fall of Marie Yovanovitch, ambassador to Ukraine

Her memoir describes her long career in diplomacy and her unwitting entanglement in Donald Trump's schemes. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-11 18:24:57 UTC ]
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What’s Happening With the Literary Community in Ukraine?

On today’s episode of The Literary Life, Mitchell Kaplan is joined by Marjana Savka and Victoria Amelina from Ukraine, to discuss the current situation in Ukraine, what it’s like publishing books in Ukraine right now, and what we can still do to support the Ukrainian efforts against Russia. From... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-04-15 08:49:47 UTC ]
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Marvel’s 'All-Out Avengers' Series Is Coming This Fall. Here’s What Fans Should Know.

Marvel says the new comic book series will kick off with everyone's favorite A-List Avengers. Continue reading at The Huffington Post

[ The Huffington Post | 2022-04-13 22:29:27 UTC ]
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Putting conflict in context: A reading list for Ukraine

War never happens in a vacuum. These books show the historic contours of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2022-04-12 17:08:00 UTC ]
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Worry much? You’ll relate to Mary Laura Philpott’s book.

Philipott’s memoir-in-essays, “Bomb Shelter," is an insightful ode to the ups and downs of life. Nora Ephron would approve. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-11 11:00:03 UTC ]
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An Italian bestseller about Mussolini’s rise is a cautionary tale

Antonio Scurati's novel about Benito Mussolini is an exhaustive look at how democracy crumbles. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-06 11:00:35 UTC ]
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Falling in Love Is Hard When You’re the Guardian of the Dead

Ayanna Lloyd Banwo’s debut novel When We Were Birds begins in the time before time and follows the uneasy truce between the living and the dead. Cigarettes are offered, liquor is poured, prayers are said, all in the hope that the buried stay buried. This is the story of Yejide, a young woman who... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2022-04-01 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Toy Fair New York Makes a Move to Fall

The Toy Association, the trade group serving the $32.6 billion toy industry, has announced that Toy Fair New York will return after its Covid hiatus, but not until September 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair: Ukraine’s Presence at the Trade Show

Two programming events at London Book Fair will have particular bearing on Russia's aggression in Ukraine. The post London Book Fair: Ukraine’s Presence at the Trade Show appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-30 18:35:17 UTC ]
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine has destroyed a historic computer museum

Earlier this week, Club 8-bit, one of Ukraine’s largest privately-owned computer museums, was destroyed during the siege of Mariupol. Kotaku spotted news of the event after its owner, Dmitry Cherepanov, took to Facebook to share the fate of Club 8-bit.It has been reported that the Mariupol... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-03-27 15:41:09 UTC ]
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Rights Roundup: Ukraine’s Andrej Kurkow and ‘Grey Bees’

Even amid the excitement and pleasure in an in-person staging of Bologna Children's Book Fair, the Ukraine nightmare was never forgotten. The post Rights Roundup: Ukraine’s Andrej Kurkow and ‘Grey Bees’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-25 17:54:43 UTC ]
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Bologna 2022: Marie-Aude Murail and Suzy Lee Win 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Awards

This year’s recipients of the Hans Christian Andersen Award are France’s Marie-Aude Murail (l.), for writing; and Suzy Lee, from the Republic of Korea, for illustration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Humble Bundle unveils Stand with Ukraine charity game bundle

Humble Bundle has put together a charity game bundle with all proceeds going to humanitarian crisis relief efforts in Ukraine. For a minimum donation of $40, you can pick up more than 120 games, books, apps, game asset packs and other goodies worth a total of over $2,500 through the Stand with... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-03-18 19:54:35 UTC ]
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Marie Claire expands shopping hub from the U.K. to the U.S.

The Marie Claire Edit shopping site is coming to the U.S., with an exclusive two-month deal with Nordstrom. The post Marie Claire expands shopping hub from the U.K. to the U.S. appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2022-03-16 04:01:00 UTC ]
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Ukraine: Germany’s Börsenverein Joins Leipzig’s ‘Right to Peace’ Campaign

Ahead of the ceremony for the 2022 Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding, demonstrators will call for Ukraine's 'Right to Peace.' The post Ukraine: Germany’s Börsenverein Joins Leipzig’s ‘Right to Peace’ Campaign appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-15 17:43:51 UTC ]
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Books world auction for Ukraine offers more than 350 lots

With bidding still open, fundraiser whose lots include the chance to appear in books by Lenny Henry and Peter James and lunch with Jeremy Bowen has raised £37,000An auction of signed books, experiences and mentoring sessions from the British literary community to raise money for Ukraine has... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-03-14 16:18:23 UTC ]
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Exact Editions Asks Publishers to Join a Ukraine Collection

The United Kingdom's Exact Editions opens a new 'Ukraine Digital Book Collection' to the public, free to read to April 15, hashtagged #PublishersForUkraine. The post Exact Editions Asks Publishers to Join a Ukraine Collection appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-09 18:03:12 UTC ]
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Knopf to Publish Two by Cormac McCarthy in the Fall

Knopf has announced it will be publishing two new novels by Cormac McCarthy. 'The Passenger' is set for October 25 and 'Stella Maris' for November 22, with both titles will being published together, as a box set, on December 6. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Fair Directors on Ukraine: ‘We Cannot Remain Silent’

The leadership of 14 international book fairs in 13 nations agree to suspend contact with Russian state institutions and agencies. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson ‘Free Expression and Critical Voices’ e continue to receive new messages relative to Vladimir Putin’s war on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-08 01:04:51 UTC ]
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Riot Games will donate proceeds from in-game passes to Ukraine relief

Over the weekend, Riot Games announced it would respond to calls from its community to provide aid during the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Until March 12th, the studio will donate all proceeds from the sale of Valorant, Legends of Runterra, Teamfight Tactics and Wild Rift battle passes, as well as... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-03-07 20:44:10 UTC ]
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Awards: The ‘Project Hail Mary’ Audiobook Wins the 2022 Audies

The 27th Audie Awards honored winners in 25 categories in a 70 minute digital awards program with Kal Penn hosting. The post Awards: The ‘Project Hail Mary’ Audiobook Wins the 2022 Audies appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-05 15:15:51 UTC ]
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