You can't open this book—literally—until you make it clear you don't have any preconceived notions.I'll admit it: I definitely judge books by their covers. But this book might train those of us who are prone to snap judgments to become slightly better people. If you look at the book with anything other than a neutral expression, the cover refuses to open.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'
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SPCK has been accused of "cashing in" on the success of Reni Eddo-Lodge by launching a book with a similar title and cover to Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race (Bloomsbury). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-17 14:41:13 UTC ]
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Book Riot has talked about the best comic book artists working today and what makes a great cover in general. ... Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-07-12 10:35:23 UTC ]
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Perhaps the defining question of any book lover’s life is: should you read the hardcover or wait for it to come out in paperback? There are countless considerations to take into account when defining yourself as a Hardcover Person or a Paperback Type. Are you a weakling, or given to prancing... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2019-07-09 11:00:22 UTC ]
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After her American publisher delayed her new book, “Outrages,” over accuracy concerns, she is responding with a strategy mixing scholarly peer review and damage control. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2019-07-09 10:36:47 UTC ]
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On June 28, the Poetry to the People tour wrapped up its 4,000 mile round-trip journey from Brooklyn to New Orleans and back. It was exhausting and exhilarating. There’s nothing like putting a free book into the hands of someone who will obviously love it. The enthusiasm for story was palpable... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-07-08 14:50:37 UTC ]
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Rachel Syme writes on “The Saga of Baby Divine,” Bette Midler’s best-selling autobiographical children’s book, from 1983. Continue reading at New Yorker
[ New Yorker | 2019-06-25 19:00:00 UTC ]
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I want my kid to treasure that magical reading time as much as I did growing up. Continue reading at The Huffington Post
[ The Huffington Post | 2019-06-06 15:39:29 UTC ]
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Some of the most provocative topics in American political discourse — from the opioid crisis to racial identity to the country’s southern border — were at the heart of the books celebrated Friday night during the 39th annual Los Angeles Times Book Prizes. Held inside USC’s Bovard Auditorium, the... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Delia Owens's novel 'Where the Crawdads Sing' has clawed its way back up to #1 on the Apple Books store, with C.J. Box's latest, 'Wolf Pack,' loping into the #2 slot. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rachel Hollis follows up her publishing sensation 'Girl, Wash Your Face,' which is still on the Apple Books store bestseller list, with 'Girl, Stop Apologizing,' which has hit #1. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Up to 89% of history textbook references are devoted to men, so “Lessons in Herstory” aims to restore women’s standing in the American story. Open up most elementary and high school history books and you’ll find stories of corruption, triumph, innovation, conflict, and resolution, that all have... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2019-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens returns to #1 on the Apple Books store after slipping to #3 last week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Cressida Cowell is backing Book Aid International calls for schools to share a story and change a life on World Book Day. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Festival directors, journalists, authors, broadcasters, editors, publishers, booksellers, illustrators, translators, educators, and literary agents are among the big cohort of judges for the 2019 'Nibbies.' The post British Book Awards: More Than 65 Judges for 2019 appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amanda Ridout is to return to publishing with the launch of Boldwood Books focused on commercial fiction published globally and "energetically". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Writer and broadcaster Kate Humble and novelist Rachel Joyce will join the final judging panel which selects the overall winner of the 2018 Costa Book of the Year. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MP Tulip Siddiq will chair the judges’ panel for The Orwell Prize for Political Writing, which from this year is only open to non-fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon, AI, and why tomorrow’s librarians are facing a potentially very different future Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lee created or co-created a stable of superhero characters that drove the comics industry for decades and continues to drive Hollywood profits today. To celebrate the life and work of Stan Lee, the Marvel Comics pioneer who passed away at the age of 95 today, we rounded up some classic covers... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2018-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fiona Mozley, author of Man Booker shortlisted debut Elmet (John Murray), has been announced as one of the judges of the 2019 £5,000 Northern Book Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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