The YA novel about the Donner Party you never knew you wanted

Allan Wolf talks about why he wrote 'The Snow Fell Three Graves Deep,' a finalist for the Times Book Prize, and ponders the best way to eat people. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-04-06 14:00:07 UTC ]

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Amazon Studios options Meaney's YA novel

Amazon Studios has optioned St. Mary’s Catholic School Presents the Vagina Monologues (Penguin) by Flynn Meaney for film.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-16 05:57:19 UTC ]
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'NYT' Shifts Its Lists Again

The 'New York Times Book Review' is making a slew of changes to its bestseller lists, both in print and online, including a slimming of some of its print lists from 15 to 10 titles, and the return of two much-loved lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Discussion guide to 'They Called Us Enemy' by George Takei

"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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Ronan Farrow, author of 'Catch and Kill,' joins the Times Book Club

Journalist Ronan Farrow discusses "Catch and Kill" and #MeToo revelations on Oct. 22 with the L.A. Times Book Club. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-09-25 14:00:46 UTC ]
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5 people you should reach out to when looking for that next big job

You likely have these types of people in your network already—and they’re probably eager to help. The New York Times Book Review has a regular column called “By the Book,” which features famous writers. One frequent question they ask them is this: “You’re throwing a literary dinner party. Which... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2019-09-05 11:00:43 UTC ]
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Newsletter: Book Club | Join George Takei on Sept. 10

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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‘With the Fire on High’ is wise, poetic, and perfect for foodies

Elizabeth Acevedo’s latest YA novel has wide appeal, a compelling lead, and descriptions of mouthwatering food. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2019-08-27 21:51:53 UTC ]
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‘With the Fire on High’ is wise, poetic, and perfect for foodies

Elizabeth Acevedo’s latest YA novel has wide appeal, a compelling lead, and descriptions of mouthwatering food. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2019-08-27 21:51:53 UTC ]
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‘With the Fire on High’ is wise, poetic, and perfect for foodies

Elizabeth Acevedo’s latest YA novel has wide appeal, a compelling lead, and descriptions of mouthwatering food. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2019-08-27 21:51:53 UTC ]
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‘With the Fire on High’ is wise, poetic, and perfect for foodies

Elizabeth Acevedo’s latest YA novel has wide appeal, a compelling lead, and descriptions of mouthwatering food. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2019-08-27 21:51:53 UTC ]
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Elaine Kendall, author and former L.A. Times book critic, dies at 91

Author Elaine Kendall was a longtime book critic for the Los Angeles Times. She died in Montecito at age 91. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-08-12 22:46:20 UTC ]
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Newsletter: Book Club | George Takei and Michael Connelly join fall lineup

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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Fashionista EIC Tapped as Nylon’s New Editorial Director | People on the Move

[caption id="attachment_164365" align="alignright" width="150"] Alyssa Vingan Klein[/caption] Bustle Digital Group named Fashionista’s editor-in-chief Alyssa Vingan Klein as the new editorial director of Nylon.  This hire follows last week’s announcement by Nylon editor-in-chief Gabrielle Korn... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-08-08 19:30:31 UTC ]
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Nicola Davies signs YA deal with Firefly

Firefly Press has acquired an environmental YA novel by Nicola Davies, an author, trained biologist and former BBC presenter. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-02 05:33:23 UTC ]
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David Owen tackles grief in new YA novel

Atom, an imprint of Little, Brown, has acquired a YA novel about nostalgia and grief by David Owen.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-22 23:49:40 UTC ]
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Mojave Desert creates ideal climate for Laila Lalami's story of immigrants

Why author Laila Lalami chose the Mojave desert as the setting for "The Other Americans," the latest read of the Los Angeles Times Book Club Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-07-17 14:00:28 UTC ]
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Author Sophie Cameron Talks Her YA Novel LAST BUS TO EVERLAND

Sophie Cameron chats about LAST BUS TO EVERLAND, her new YA novel featuring magical realism and LGBTQ heroes, set in Scotland. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-07-15 10:31:25 UTC ]
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Who gets to be an American? Laila Lalami explores in California thriller

The Los Angeles Times Book Club is reading "The Other Americans" by Laila Lalami. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-07-03 14:00:01 UTC ]
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Who gets to be an American? Laila Lalami explores in California thriller

The Los Angeles Times Book Club is reading “The Other Americans” by Laila Lalami. She shared this excerpt from the novel’s first chapter, which sets up the mystery surrounding the death of a Moroccan immigrant run down by a speeding driver in a Southern California desert town. My father was... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-07-03 14:00:00 UTC ]
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L.A. Times Book Club Launch

L.A. Times Today airs Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Spectrum News 1.  Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-06-28 23:02:32 UTC ]
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