Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Wayne, Okparanta, Chang, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Teddy Wayne, Chinelo Okparanta, K-Ming Chang, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books coverage? Then become a member today. The Great Man Theory by Teddy Wayne Here’s what Publishers Weekly had to say about The Great … The post Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Wayne, Okparanta, Chang, and More appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at 'The Millions'

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Patchett’s collection is built around an essay she wrote about an unexpected friendship. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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S&S releases Graham Swift backlist in audio

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Future of TV Briefing: How the TV ad measurement landscape has changed since summer

The Future of TV Briefing this week reviews the flurry of activity on the TV ad measurement front since the summer when the Media Rating Council stripped Nielsen of its accreditation and NBCUniversal opened the doors to alternative providers. The post Future of TV Briefing: How the TV ad... Continue reading at Digiday

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Children's Starred Reviews 2021

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Book Review: ‘These Precious Days,’ by Ann Patchett

In her essay collection “These Precious Days,” the novelist and bookstore owner explores friendship, marriage and mortality. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Here's every Marvel show announced during Disney+ Day

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