'This seems endless.' Fires force evacuation of 12,000 in 3 French Riviera towns 

Wildfires blazing across the south of France have forced the emergency evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists. The French authorities said they had moved to safety around 12,000 people — most of whom are vacationing on its Mediterranean coast in camping sites and holiday homes — as flames... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out March 2023

Check out these new March children's book releases, including books by Indigenous creators Joy Harjo, Michaela Goede, and Carole Lindstrom. Start off with Link + Hud: Heroes by a Hair by Jarrett Pumphrey & Jerome Pumphrey. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-03-08 11:31:00 UTC ]
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Amazon tablet sale brings the Fire HD 8 down to $60

Amazon has kicked off another round of discounts for its Fire tablet lineup, with both standard and Kids models on sale. The highlight of the bunch is a deal that brings the latest Fire HD 8 down to $60. That's $5 more than the all-time low we saw over the holiday season, but still about $25 off... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-03-06 15:46:54 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: March 3, 2023

Among the headlines this week: a look at libraries some three years after the Covid-19 pandemic began; how the right wing culture war playing out in many communities has led to some librarians living in fear; the St. Paul Public Library's 'Read Brave' program enters its 10th year; and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Unionized HarperCollins Employees Are Back to Work After a 3-Month Strike

The return, after an agreement that brought a raise in pay for the lowest earners at the publisher, represented a victory to many of the more than 250 workers involved. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-02-21 19:43:29 UTC ]
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Publisher of Roald Dahl books in French has ‘no plans’ for rewrite

Gallimard says it will not be following English example and making any changes to the textsThe French publishers of Roald Dahl have ruled out any changes to the late British author’s translated books after it emerged that English editions were being rewritten for modern audiences.Gallimard said... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-02-21 17:50:05 UTC ]
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12 new books to get your hands on this week.

Hot off the presses: new books from Rebecca Makkai, Nona Fernández, and more! * Rebecca Makkai, I Have Some Questions for You (Viking) “This psychological thriller hits all the high notes, complete with at least a few revelations you won’t see coming.” –Good Housekeeping Erica Berry, Wolfish... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-02-21 09:56:59 UTC ]
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HarperCollins union approves contract, ends 3-month strike

Striking union members at HarperCollins have approved a tentative agreement reached last week and will return to work Tuesday, ending a walkout that lasted more than three months and became the center of an ongoing debate about salaries in the industry Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2023-02-16 23:12:16 UTC ]
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HarperCollins union approves contract, ends 3-month strike

Striking union members at HarperCollins have approved a tentative agreement reached last week and will return to work Tuesday, ending a walkout that lasted more than three months and became the center of an ongoing debate about salaries in the industry Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2023-02-16 23:11:22 UTC ]
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Here are the finalists for the $50,000 Gotham Book Prize.

Today, the Gotham Book Prize, an annual award that began during the first year of the pandemic to honor and support the best writing about New York City, announced its eleven 2023 finalists. “There’s no other city that has the diversity, vibrancy, and culture of New York, and the Gotham Book... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-02-13 17:56:06 UTC ]
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$55,000 in Antiquarian Books Were Stolen From Family Bookstore

Russell Books in a third-generation family bookstore in Victoria, BC. On Wednesday, $55,000 in antiquarian books were stolen in a break-in. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-02-10 15:03:28 UTC ]
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3 Super Bowl Advertisers Winning the Digital Content Game

Early this football season, the National Football League began shifting tactics to engage younger fans on social media as people reallocate their attention from TV to digital content that is fun, snackable and highly visual. With Super Bowl 57 quickly approaching, Big Game advertisers--who spent... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2023-02-08 19:41:19 UTC ]
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12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out February 2023

These new February children's book releases includes new books by Dan Santat, Grace Lin, and more, plus a super hero pancake and boba tea. Start off with Not an Easy Win by Chrystal D. Giles. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-02-08 11:30:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘Holding Fire,’ by Bryce Andrews

In his memoir “Holding Fire,” Bryce Andrews confronts the violence and guilt of past generations. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-02-07 10:00:30 UTC ]
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Taipei International Book Exhibition: 505,000 Attendees in Six Days

As many as 1,393 stands representing 470 exhibitors were at the 2023 Taipei International Book Exhibition, from 33 nations. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson See also: Marketing in ‘Tandem’: Naomi Bacon and Taipei’s Publishers Interview: Taipei International Book Fair’s... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-02-06 16:42:45 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘The Incredible Events in Women’s Cell Number 3,” by Kira Yarmysh

A debut novel from Kira Yarmysh, a longtime critic of Vladimir Putin, offers an intimate look at political imprisonment. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-02-06 10:00:09 UTC ]
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Lit Hub Weekly: January 30-February 3, 2023

“Why I’m still on strike.” Olivia McGiff’s portraits from the HarperCollins picket line. | Lit Hub “Writers are read for how they write, not what they write about.” Henry Louis Gates Jr. on what makes a “classic” African American text. | Lit Hub Criticism How Jane Fonda somehow combined dance... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-02-04 11:30:51 UTC ]
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Children's book by Quebec author on gender, identity targeted by complaints in U.S. town

A library in the U.S. is dealing with complaints about a children's book from a Quebec author that deals with sexual and gender diversity. Parents have asked that the book be removed from the library shelves. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-02-03 09:00:44 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: February 3, 2023

The ALA's first in-person LibLearnX is in the books; book bans (and Florida) stay in the news; and the Urban Library Council releases a white paper addressing food insecurity in our communities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Riverside’s Cellar Door Books Forced Out of Retail Location, Will Relocate

The bookstore's owner was told by email last week that her month-to-month lease would not be extended and that the store should vacate the premises by the end of February. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's Fire tablets are up to 43 percent off, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

This week, Apple announced and set the release date for the new MacBook Pros and both Amazon and Best Buy rushed to offer a slight discount on pre orders. Amazon also knocked a hefty 40 percent off many of their Fire Tablets, including the new Fire HD 8. Bose's QC II earbuds are back down to... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-01-20 17:15:19 UTC ]
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