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books
Weekly New Books YouTube Video Is Up!
It’s the first week of 2025 and everyone at Locus is super excited for another year of fantastic new releases to share with you! Come...
locusmag.com
@ 30+ days ago
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In 1894, A French Writer Predicted the End of Books & the Rise of Portable Audiobooks and Podcasts
The end of the nineteenth century is still widely referred to as the fin de siècle, a French term that evokes great, looming cultural,...
openculture.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Print Book Sales Saw a Small Sales Increase in 2024
Though unit sales of print books rose by less than 1% in 2024 over 2023, it was the first annual increase in three years at outlets that report...
publishersweekly.com
@ 30+ days ago
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This rock band’s lyricist? Homer.
It’s hard to find a room at Fort Knox — the sprawling Irving Park rehearsal studio, not the military base. A walk through its labyrinthine...
chicagotribune.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Working on the (Underground) Railroad
Born a free Black man, William Still kept the books and managed the money for the Philadelphia branch of the Underground Railroad. How do you...
jstor.org
@ 30+ days ago
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Book Deals: Week of January 13, 2025
In a preempt, HarperVia’s Alexa Frank took world English rights to two novels by 2023 PEN Translation Prize winner Tiffany Tsao from Daniel Lazar at...
publishersweekly.com
@ 30+ days ago
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What Should You Read Next? Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Week
Adam Haslett’s Mothers and Sons, Liz Pelly’s Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, and Karissa Chen’...
lithub.com
@ 30+ days ago
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The latest Kindle is one of my best purchases from last year, and you can now save on its essentials bundle
Comes with a cover and power adapter. What better way to start up your e-reading adventures? SAVE $ 15: As of Jan. 10, the Kindle essentials bundle is...
mashable.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Nicci French: crime-writing duo Sean French and Nicci Gerrard share their favourite books
The bestselling husband-and-wife crime-writing duo – Sean French and Nicci Gerrard – choose their favourite books. Their latest thriller, "The Last...
theweek.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Wildfire evacuation's impact on children explored in picture book 'Simone'
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen has ventured into children's literature with his latest book, "Simone," illustrated by Minnie Phan....
kpbs.org
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Exclusive: New Novel About Real Tennis Star Turned WW II Spy
An excerpt from Jenni L. Walsh’s new thriller Ace, Marvel, Spy about real-life legend Alice Marble. Here is an exclusive excerpt from the new...
parade.com
@ 30+ days ago
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The Best New Books for 6-8 Year Olds, recommended by Our Children's Editor
The past year has been a particularly good year for chapter books for emerging readers; it can be hard to find good books for 5-8...
fivebooks.com
@ 30+ days ago
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When Poets Face Death
Their later works have a peculiar power. Early-career poetry poses tantalizing questions: How did this poet start off so terrible—and end up so good?...
theatlantic.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books / how-to
Preparing For an Emergency? Here's How to Pack a Go Bag For Your Family
As wildfires rage throughout southern California, forcing mass evacuations across the state, you may be rethinking your own emergency strategy — not only how to ensure...
popsugar.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Elizabeth Strout’s Plunge Into Sen time ntality
If Strout was once a master at portraying quiet lives in a big way, she now relies on easy plays for emotional connection and tidy...
newrepublic.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Wiley Gives Its Trade Program a Shot in the Arm
Following the release of Wiley's second quarter financial results were released in early December, it looks like the company's efforts to reinvest in...
publishersweekly.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Spotify’s New Audiobooks Wrapped Editorial Hub Makes Its Debut
On Spotify wrapped day, my social media feeds filled with users sharing their top listens of the year. They can share all sorts of stats...
bookriot.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
BookLooks, RatedBooks, and Other Unprofessional Book “Review” Sites to Know: Book Censorship News, January 10, 2025
One of the trends we’ll see in book censorship over 2025 is the increased use of unprofessional, politically-driven book review websites like...
bookriot.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
This Week’s Bestsellers: January 13, 2025
Staying Power Percival Everett’s National Book Award–winning novel James, which reimagines Huckleberry Finn from Jim’s perspective, tops our hardcover...
publishersweekly.com
@ 30+ days ago
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How 'Something Rotten' by Andrew Lipstein Got Made
In this week's edition of Endnotes, we take a look at Andrew Lipstein's Something Rotten, about a canceled and vulnerable NPR host traveling abroad...
publishersweekly.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Alan Parsons’ daring attempt to soundtrack a book: “A revelation”
In a world where there seems to be nothing new under the sun, it’s startling when you come across glaring omissions in culture. Music...
faroutmagazine.co.uk
@ 30+ days ago
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books
The 2000s and the End of American Optimism
The new millennium promised a more peaceful, more stable, and more prosperous world. What happened? Over 35 years ago now, as the Soviet Union...
newrepublic.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
The Globe and Mail Bestsellers for the week of January 11, 2025
Sign up for our Books newsletter for the latest reviews, author interviews, industry news and more. Bestsellers Lists for January 11, 2025 📚 Hardcover Fiction 📚 Hardcover Non-Fiction 📚 Paperback...
theglobeandmail.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Picador to Reissue Trio of Andrea Dworkin Titles
Next month, Picador will reissue a trio of books by the late radical feminist writer Andrea Dworkin. Outfitted with new covers designed by Scheffe...
publishersweekly.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Lifting the Blindfold: Tracy Clark on the Line Between Justice and Vengeance
Clark discusses her ongoing series and writing about Chicago. The line between justice and vengeance is often as thin as it is subjective. Article...
crimereads.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Raise the curtain on the 10 best books of January
Good Dirt, by Charmaine Wilkerson Charmaine Wilkerson tells the story of Ebby Freeman, her grief-encumbered family, and a treasured clay jar crafted by...
csmonitor.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Queen of the Mist tells the story the first stunter to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel
When Caroline Cauchi isn’t writing bestselling historical fiction such as Mrs Van Gogh, you can find her teaching the next generation of aspiring chart-topping...
theglobeandmail.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
The Most Read Books on Goodreads This Week
Well, so far, the most read books on Goodreads in 2025 look very similar to the most read books in 2024! Before you scroll down, try to...
bookriot.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Modern Games Like Starfield Need Better Opening Lines
Some games are not fun until you’ve invested hours. The gaming industry could learn from the way fiction writers and the publishing industry prioritize...
forbes.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
The Elusive Promise of the First Person
RaMell Ross’s “Nickel Boys” shows us the world from its protagonist’s point of view—a perspective that’s ubiquitous in novels, video games,...
newyorker.com
@ 30+ days ago
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I’ll Come to You
March 1995I may write some of this down in the notebook I keep, but first I’m getting organized in my head. In school I...
lithub.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Diversity Syndrome: On Publishing’s Relentless Pigeonholing of Black Writers
When talking about children’s literature there is an oft-referenced concept that uses mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors to illustrate the...
lithub.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Jenna Bush Hager Teams with Random House for Joint Venture
Frustrated by what she described to PW as an inability to track the careers of authors picked for her Read with Jenna book club, Jenna...
publishersweekly.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
FBI busts $ 44M publishing scam that preyed on aspiring authors
Federal prosecutors have indicted three executives of PageTurner Press and Media in what authorities describe as a sophisticated fraud scheme that...
boingboing.net
@ 30+ days ago
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Double Play in ‘The Sympathizer’
The Vietnam War is a long and devastating chapter in the soon-to-be-eight-decade sequence that began in spring and summer 1945 when Allied Forces...
altaonline.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
How to Establish a Reading Habit
It’s a new year, which is a new chance to get into a reading habit. First of all, don’t feel bad if you...
bookriot.com
@ 30+ days ago
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Starting a Graphic Novel Book Group at Your Library - ALSC Blog
Graphic novels are wildly popular with kids–and librarians also know that they can help build visual literacy skills, increase reading confidence and...
ala.org
@ 30+ days ago
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books
20 Books Every African-American Should Read
Books have long been a cornerstone of cultural preservation and empowerment. This is especially true within the African American community, where...
elev8.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Writer Louis Ferrante discusses his book on the history of the American mafia
NPR's A Martinez speaks with American writer Louis Ferrante about his latest book, "Borgata: Clash of Titans: a History of the American Mafia."...
npr.org
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Books For Every Type Of Reader To Hit Your 2025 Goodreads Goal - Betches
Ah, January. The month where we all collectively lie to ourselves about becoming better people. Maybe you’ve promised to hit the gym (you won’...
betches.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Five SF Novels That Dabble in Environmental Determinism
Books Five Books Five SF Novels That Dabble in Environmental DeterminismFrom the Moon to undersea cities, these SF settings shape societies (and...
reactormag.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
What If You Don’t Need to Read More in 2025?
As I write this in the waning days of 2024, my inbox and Instagram feed are chockablock with suggestions for New Year’s resolutions and how...
bookriot.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books / celebrity
We can't wait to read these 10 books hitting shelves soon
Sure, you're probably still catching up on all the books you missed from 2024. But time marches on! So here are a few books out soon (...
npr.org
@ 30+ days ago
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Spider- Man Can’t Beat Dog Man On December Graphic Novels Sales Charts, Diamond Explains Delays, Mark Millar At It Again | Comic Book Club News For January 9, 2025
Ultimate Spider-Man came in second to Dog Man on the December graphic novel sales charts. Diamond has explained the delays of comic books from their...
comicbookclublive.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
A.J. Weberman, famous for picking through Bob Dylan’s trash, shares his thoughts on ‘A Complete Unknown’
A.J. Weberman — the writer and gadfly who gained notoriety in the 1970s by picking through Bob Dylan’s garbage — recently watched “A Complete...
jta.org
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Exclusive Cover Reveal + Excerpt: Ben Alderson’s The Haunting of William Thorn
Fantasy author Ben Alderson is having a moment. A popular BookTuber turned author, the first three self-published novels of his spicy Realm of Fey...
pastemagazine.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
A Library Without Books Is Like a Book Without Pages
This article by UK-based writer Steven Tucker is republished with permission from MercatorNet. Just before Christmas here on Mercator, I bemoaned a new...
mindmatters.ai
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Creative Book Storage Solutions for Every Home and Budget
As a book lover, your book collection can be the most treasured part of your home, displayed as a centerpiece for all to see. But...
bookriot.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Gender-swapped Holes series pilot ordered at Disney+
Can you dig it? Disney+ is digging into some nostalgic IP for a new series. The streamer has ordered a pilot episode for a gender-swapped...
ew.com
@ 30+ days ago
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books
Translating fiction: how AI could assist humans in expanding access to global literature and culture
News that Dutch publishing house Veen Bosch & Keuning (VBK) has confirmed plans to experiment using AI to translate fiction has stirred up a...
theconversation.com
@ 30+ days ago
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