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Here are 3 new memoirs and biographies to check out at the Redlands library
By Nancy McGee The A.K. Smiley Public Library is open and the new book section is well-stocked and waiting for you. There are several memoirs and biographies about both famous and unknown individuals. Here are a few narratives that are fascinating,
Pence ‘Lost It’ When Trump Threw Article at Him
Former Vice President Mike Pence reportedly “lost it” and “snarled” at former
How to Write a Romance Novel in 2021
Lingering touches and stolen glances, jaw-dropping revelations and long-awaited reunions—the pleasures of romance novels abound. Yet for so long, one of the most popular (and lucrative) genres in publishing has centered stories by, for and about a
Best-Sellers-Books-USAToday
The Daily Progress Charlottesville | 2021-07-08, 22:09
1. “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” by Quentin Tarantino (HarperPerennial) ...
Book review: 'The Hero's Way' by Tim Parks is a portrait of Italy's past and ...
Winston-Salem Journal | 2021-07-08, 22:01
"The Hero's Way" by Tim Parks; W.W. Norton (384 pages, $27.95) If you've ever visited Italy, at some point you likely encountered Giuseppe Garibaldi. Not in the flesh, of course, as he's been dead more than 120 years, but as a statue or the namesake of a
‘Cat Person’ discourse returns after a writer reveals the story included details from her life
In December 2017, The New Yorker published Cat Person, a short story by Kristen Roupenian that chronicled the interactions between a 20-year-old college student named Margot and Robert, an older man she meets and sleeps with that explored their changing power
This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly
The Southern Illinoisan | 2021-07-08, 21:46
Here are the bestsellers for the week
‘The Chalk Giraffe’ offers creative inspiration, vivid imagery
The Virginian-Pilot | 2021-07-08, 21:37
Tornado watch issued for Hampton Roads Bear pulls woman out of her tent, kills her in Montana Edwards Virginia Smokehouse announces sale of company Virginia fisherman catches record-breaking, 3-pound goldfish Do you want to be a beekeeper? Virginia offering
'Bridgerton' author Julia Quinn's father, sister killed by drunk driver in car accident
Julia Quinn, the author behind the "Bridgerton" books that were adapted into a Netflix series, is mourning the death of her sister and father. ...
A New Novel Gives Wings — and a Megaphone — to an Inspiring Woman
In “Island Queen,” Vanessa Riley introduces readers to Dorothy Kirwan Thomas, a Caribbean entrepreneur who secured the freedom of enslaved people. ...
10 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times. ...
This week’s bestsellers from Publishers Weekly
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, July 3, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by NPD BookScan ...
Are You An Aspiring Writer? The Other Black Girl Author Zakiya Dalila Harris Offers Tips for Breaking ...
By BRITTANY GALLA @brittanygalla =- JULY 7, 2021 – (For more visit www.parade.com) – Welcome to our Novel Advice column, where Parade.com links up with your favorite best-selling novelists and authors to get their take on sticky life situations.
30th Twin Cities Antiquarian Book Fair moves to St. Thomas
Twin Cities Antiquarian Book Fair, usually held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, will be held Friday and Saturday at St. Thomas University’s Schoenecker Arena, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul. This 30th annual fair, featuring antiquarian and collectible
I can’t afford to quit my job, but I’m desperate to be a writer
DEAR DEIDRE: I WOULD love to quit my job and become a writer, but I can’t afford it. I’m 44. I hate the work and am bullied by one of my colleagues on a daily basis. I just want to leave. What I’d really like to do is write and publish a novel It started when
Varun Dhawan flaunts fit physique in new photo, says 'time to say goodbye to my ...
Actor Varun Dhawan has been growing his hair for his next film ‘Bhediya’ which also stars Kriti Sanon. On Thursday (July 8), the actor informed his fans that the shooting of his film has ended and shared a photo from the last day of filming. He
That’s entertainment! ‘Tables and Spreads’ make it easy to be a star party-planner
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Astrological lifestyle guidance is on the rise again, I’m told. And it’s good to know that when the moon is in the seventh house, and Jupiter aligns with Mars, then peace will guide the planets and we will all know instinctively how to
West Cork Literary Festival - turning a new page
Eimear O'Herlihy, the festival director of West Cork Literary Festival, introduces this year's event, which runs through the month of July. It's hard to believe that it is West Cork Literary Festival time again and that the festival team is right
Day after taking oath as minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia's Facebook page hacked; case registered
Just a day after taking oath as Union Cabinet Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia's Facebook account was hacked and old videos of him was shared in which he is speaking against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The incident took place between July 7-8. The
Cabinet approves modifications to the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund
A day after the mega cabinet reshuffle, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi, on Thursday, approved some changes in the central sector scheme of financing facility under 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund'. The eligibility for the same has now
Visceral new graphic novel of "Parable of the Sower" brings the dystopian prophecy to life
Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower was originally
Watch: Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Rajput brutally trolled for wearing short skirt for Yoga class
Shahid Kapoor’s wife, Mira Rajput is often lauded for her amazing sense of style. The star wife usually turns heads with her sartorial wardrobe choices. However, recently Mira Rajput was brutally trolled after photos and videos of her wearing a short
A Talking Cat Propels the Deep-Space Action in This Excerpt From Stars and Bones
Gareth L. Powell, author of the Embers of War series, has a new space opera coming out next year that’ll kick off a new series. It’s called Stars and Bones, and io9 has the exclusive cover reveal and an exciting excerpt to share today. Read more... ...
'Bridgerton' author Julia Quinn's father and sister killed in car crash
The author detailed how they were killed on June 29 by a drunk driver who crashed into their car on a highway in Utah ...
Comic books have taken over the movies. Must they take our indie auteurs, too?
The Daily Progress Charlottesville | 2021-07-08, 17:02
Comic books have taken over the movies. Must they take our indie auteurs, too? ...
Cabinet approves Rs 23,123 crore India COVID-19 Emergency Response scheme
The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has approved a new scheme 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness Package: Phase-II' worth Rs 23,123 crore for FY 2021-22. As per a release by the cabinet, the scheme aims to
Apple iPhone 13 full series leak: Know models, expected prices and more details
Apple iPhone 13 series is all set to be launched in September, like every year. The hype around the upcoming model has already been created by numerous leaks. Now, new reports have revealed the complete line-up of the Apple iPhone 13 series along with their
Greensboro Public Library branches offer books, ebooks, book clubs and more
News & Record | 2021-07-08, 16:32
Staff Reports Greensboro Public Library is a great resource for finding a book club you might enjoy, as well as making book suggestions. On the library website, you can find the addresses, phone numbers and hours of all eight of the library’s branches. And if
Dick Leonard obituary
Journalist, historian and pro-European Labour MP who rebelled against his party’s whip to vote in favour of the Common Market Dick Leonard, who has died aged 90, was a polymath with a series of successful careers, as a journalist, a psephologist, an acclaimed
Longing to travel? A chronicle of Sicily will make it worse
The island, writes Jamie Mackay, has always seemed both alluring and perilous ...
The spectacular rise and fall of an investors’ darling
“The Key Man” tells the dramatic tale of Arif Naqvi and the Abraaj Group ...
Cristina Iglesias makes liquid sculptures by the sea
Her piece in San Sebastián’s lighthouse is a haunting comment on nature and time ...
Latinx Files: ‘Forget the Alamo’ and the difficulties in talking about this country’s complicated history
Chris Tomlinson was driving to Austin when his phone rang. The Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News columnist was on his way to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum to promote “Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth,” a book
Cabinet reshuffle: Hardeep Puri takes charge as Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Hardeep Singh Puri took charge as the Minister of Petroleum & Natural
Cabinet reshuffle: Ministers assume offices
Dharmendra Pradhan assumed the office of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Ministry on July 08. MoS
MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar assumes office at Electronics & IT Ministry
Rajeev Chandrasekhar took charge as the Minister of State in the
Fire breaks out at CBI HQ in Delhi
A fire broke out at the Central Bureau of Investigation headquarters in
Jackie Weaver, Zoom sensation, unveils her new book
Zoom sensation Jackie Weaver has announced the publication of her first book, You Do Have the Authority Here! The 62-year-old, of the Cheshire Association of Local Councils, went viral on Twitter and elsewhere following video footage of a
Erik Brady: Mark Hannon keeps finding books at home. Now he's found one in a dome.
The Buffalo News | 2021-07-08, 15:57
Erik Brady The old joke goes that Erie County is the only municipality in America that paid for a domed stadium but didn’t get one. If you are of a certain age, you know what we’re talking about. If not, suffice to say that before the county built its open-air
Mexican journalist, sportscaster and writer Alberto Lati appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador (UNHCR - Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
) 08 July 2021 Alberto Lati meets with refugees in Parque Fundidora in Monterrey, Mexico, City. © Jesús González Ponce Renowned Mexican journalist, sportscaster and writer Alberto Lati, has today been announced as a UNHCR, UN Refugee Agency, Goodwill
Michael Pollan Explores the Mind-Altering Plants in His Garden
In his newest book, “This Is Your Mind on Plants,” Pollan looks at opium, caffeine and mescaline and the role they have played in human society. ...
Mal Vincent’s summer movie fest returns for its 17th year with tribute to the Navy ...
Daily Press | 2021-07-08, 15:00
For its 17th year, Mal Vincent's movie fest pays tribute to our Navy, brings a little music to theater, shows off British royalty and introduces one of Norfolk’s earliest Hollywood stars, Margaret Sullavan. ...
Star Theorist and Poet Fred Moten Has a Complicated Relationship With the Art World
Not to break the fourth wall, but when Observer was putting together its 2021 Arts Power 50 list of figures who’ve caused recent tectonic shifts within the art world, I knew I had to ask Fred Moten if he’d consent to be included; I also knew
Things to do in the San Fernando Valley, LA area, July 8-15
Conejo Valley Days returns this year with carnival rides and food, July 8-11 and July 14-18 at Conejo Creek Park South in Thousand Oaks. Fans of bands and line dancing, however, will have to wait until 2022 as those attractions have been canceled for this
Review: Dark doings under the hot sun in ‘Palm Springs Noir’
On the Shelf 'Palm Springs Noir' Edited by Barbara Demarco-Barrett Akashic: 304 pages, $17 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Like the rest of Southern
South Fork Poetry: ‘All-Star Break’
Richard Dinda / Creative Commons Much to the chagrin of a faculty of teachers A rascal of boys preferred visiting the
Hungary fines bookshop chain over picture book depicting LGBT families
Líra Könyv made to pay £600 for failing to clearly indicate the story featured ‘a family that is different than a normal family’ A bookshop chain in Hungary has been fined for selling a children’s story depicting a day in the life of a child with same-sex
COLUMN: Library offers resources for writers
Enid News & Eagle | 2021-07-08, 13:41
I’m a writer at heart, so I’m always particularly excited when the library hosts writing events. Especially when it involves local Oklahoma writers, authors, and storytellers that share their stories — both the ones they tell in their books and the ones they
List of new Cabinet Ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded and reshuffled his council of ministers on July 7. PM Narendra
'Happy birthday Dadi': Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh lead wishes for former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly
Former Indian captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly celebrated his 49th birthday on Thursday, July 8. Ganguly, considered as the catalyst in India's revival as a cricketing team in the early 2000s was one of the long-term serving captains
Indian Army organises free medical camp in Kathua, distributes medical kits
The Gurj Division of the Indian Army organised a free medical camp at Panchayat Gopala
70-year-old Hyderabad man cycles his way to help people in need amid COVID
A 70-year-old man from Hyderabad has been peddling his way on a bicycle to help people who are in need, especially during the COVID pandemic. KR Srinivas
6-year-old girl sets world record by identifying 93 aeroplane tails
With her learning ability and sharp memory,
Amy Jackson shares throwback photo of Aishwarya Rai eating on floor at Miss World Pageant ...
British actress Amy Jackson, who has worked in several Indian movies as well, recently shared a throwback photo of Aishwarya Rai from her Miss World pageant days, which is taking the internet by storm. Amy herself was crowned Miss Teen World in 2009. In the
These are world's richest people with net worth of more than $100 billion
Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft, has joined the $100 billion club, becoming the ninth person to be a part of one of the world's most exclusive clubs. As per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Oracle founder Larry Ellison is another aspirant
¡Hola Papi! works as memoir, advice column
‘¡Hola Papi! How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons’ By John Paul Brammer c.2021, Simon & Schuster $26.00/224 pages Your best friend definitely has an opinion. You need advice and she offers an answer, though it might not be the one
In ruling about a book, two justices say Supreme Court should reconsider landmark libel decision
The Virginian-Pilot | 2021-07-08, 13:29
Edwards Virginia Smokehouse announces sale of company O’Connor Brewing losing events after former employees’ mistreatment allegations A Norfolk woman was shot 4 times. She said didn’t realize it until after her boyfriend died at her side. Virginia fisherman
John Cleese has a few things to pass on
The Virginian-Pilot | 2021-07-08, 13:29
Edwards Virginia Smokehouse announces sale of company O’Connor Brewing losing events after former employees’ mistreatment allegations A Norfolk woman was shot 4 times. She said didn’t realize it until after her boyfriend died at her side. Virginia fisherman
The Trump books are coming, and the war of the excerpts begins
The Virginian-Pilot | 2021-07-08, 13:29
O’Connor Brewing losing events after former employees’ mistreatment allegations Edwards Virginia Smokehouse announces sale of company A Norfolk woman was shot 4 times. She said didn’t realize it until after her boyfriend died at her side. Tropical Storm Elsa
After Jacqueline Fernandez, Yami Gautam’s enchanting first look from ‘Bhoot Police’ as ‘Maya’ is out
For the past few days, the revelry of ‘Bhoot Police' roles has been all over the internet. After Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, and Jacqueline Fernandez, it's now time to learn about Yami Gautam's role. Yami took to Instagram and posted her
'Anupamaa': Will Sharad Kelkar play Rupali Ganguly's new love interest in the show? Actor says THIS
In just a matter of one year, ‘Anupamaa’ has proved to be one most loved and watched shows. It is not just the show’s storyline that people relate to, but also its stellar star cast that has formed a connection with people’s hearts.
Camp David ’71: Watershed Run Dry?
“Three Days at Camp David” Jeffrey E. Garten Harper, $29.99 "Having behind us the commercial interests and the laboring interests and all the toiling masses, we shall answer their demands for a gold standard by saying to them, you shall not press down upon the
Essay: Uttam Bandu Tupe - Writing the Dalit oppression
Uttam Bandu Tupe died last year; it was an unsung death. When his play Zulwa was staged by Marathi stalwart Chetan Datar in the early 1990s, the audience lauded the experimental work for breaking new ground. But few were even aware of where the writer of the
‘Drunk Talk’ Is A True Original That Combines Humor with Shock
ANAHEIM, Calif., July 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Authors Mike Davis AND TL Banks would like to announce their new book “Drunk Talk” (ISBN: 979-8675709625). “Drunk Talk” is a one-of-a-kind book with something for everyone and will have you laughing
“George Floyd Story”
“I will not pretend to bring G.F. to life. Nor pretend to bring life to him. G.F. gone for good.” ...
SBI Recruitment 2021: State Bank of India invites applications for 6100 vacancies - How to apply
The State Bank of India (SBI) is inviting applications for apprentice posts for various states/ UT. Interested candidates can apply through the official website, sbi.co.in. This SBI recruitment drive will fill 6,100 posts. The application process for SBI
NEET 2021 entrance exam postponed: NTA says this about new dates - Details inside
The National Testing Agency (NTA), on Wednesday, issued an official notice and said that the dates for the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (UG) – 2021 (NEET-UG 2021), which was earlier supposed to be held on August 1, will be postponed. A new date
Land of law is supreme: New IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw issues warning to Twitter
Newly appointed Union Electronics and Information Technology (IT) minister Ashwini Vaishnaw carried on from where his predecessor had left off, reiterating the stance of Ravi Shankar Prasad. Vaishnaw underscored the supremacy of the law of the land, stating
'She felt bad that he was not in touch': When Neena Gupta told Masaba Gupta ...
Neena Gupta and Masaba Gupta are quite the mother-daughter duo. From giving birth to Masaba out of wedlock to raising her as a single parent and making a name for herself in the industry, Neena Gupta is the epitome of women empowerment. Neena had once
Ever Given ship that blocked Suez Canal sets sails after owner pays off penalty
A huge container ship Ever Given that caused a massive blockade in the Suez Canal in March, disrupting global trade is finally leaving the waterway after Egypt signed a compensation deal with its owners and insurers. However, the terms of the deal were
This month’s best paperbacks: Mary Trump on ‘Uncle Donald’, a new Elena Ferrante and more
Here are some excellent new paperbacks for July, including Too Much and Never Enough, outstanding translated novels and some fizzing fantasy ...
'Palace of the Drowned' review: A high-water mark in suspense
Newsday | 2021-07-08, 11:27
PALACE OF THE DROWNED by Christine Mangan (Flatiron. 272 pp., $27.99) If you like your psychological suspense stories awash in atmosphere, drenched in dread, positively soaked through with sinisterness, Christine Mangan's "Palace of the Drowned" is for you.
Japan declares state of emergency due to COVID-19 two weeks ahead of Tokyo Olympics
Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Thursday made a decision to place Tokyo under the fourth state of emergency for the duration of the upcoming Olympics to curb a recent rise in COVID-19 cases. The Tokyo Olympics were postponed last year and
Twitter tells Delhi High Court it will appoint grievance officer in 8 weeks
In response to Delhi High Court's direction to Twitter on Tuesday to inform by 8 July as to when it will appoint a resident grievance officer, the micro-blogging site told the court on Thursday that it will need eight weeks to appoint an RGO, in line
In Pic: Malaika Arora gives a glimpse of her luxurious living room lit by ‘magic hour’
Malaika Arora on Thursday gave a glance inside her Mumbai home. She shared a picture of her living room, lit by 'magic hour' sunlight. Malaika Arora posted a photo with the description "Magic hour light" to her Instagram Stories. In the
A notorious Tampa murder powers Ace Atkins’ new novel ‘The Heathens’
Twenty-two years after he covered a memorable crime as a reporter for the Tampa Tribune, Ace Atkins uses it as the chassis for his latest novel, a propulsive chase narrative called The Heathens. “After you’ve been up close to it,” Atkins says, “been in a
Why Are There So Many Holocaust Books for Kids?
Children’s literature about Jewish experience is obsessively focused on the Holocaust, Marjorie Ingall argues. As a result, kids learn that the worst thing that ever happened to Jews is the cornerstone of Jewish identity. ...
Does a Writer Ever Get Cozy on the Best-Seller List? Bessel van der Kolk Says No.
The author of “The Body Keeps Score” awaits news of his standing each week — and pays close attention to what his readers have to say. ...
After a Hard Day’s Writing, Michael Pollan Likes to Unwind With a Novel
“Getting to read fiction purely for pleasure is the carrot I hold out for myself as a reward for the work of reporting and writing.” ...
Always Leave Them Smiling: The Art of Al Hirschfeld
In a new biography, Ellen Stern brings the great Broadway caricaturist to life. ...
'He was walking near Wagah Border': Ganguly's hilarious response when Musharraf asked where did he ...
Former Pakistan president Parvez Musharraf was a great admirer of former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Musharraf heaped praise on Dhoni during India's tour of Pakistan in 2005-06 when he visited during one of the games and even was a
CNG and PNG prices hiked in Delhi NCR, check new rates
Alongside the continuously rising fuel prices, compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) prices have also been revised from today. The price hike was announced by Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL), which retails CNG to automotive and PNG
The Hosts of 'The Receipts Podcast' On Being 21st Century Agony Aunts
In 2016, journalist Tolani Shoneye, personal assistant Audrey Indome and singer Milena Sanchez started the The Receipts Podcast, which they describe as “three girls who are willing to talk about anything & everything”. And they do exactly that
Three Rooms by Jo Hamya review – on belonging and inequality
A fraught, polemical debut novel about precarious work and housing, and the effects on women’s ambitions There are writers that Jo Hamya admires: Virginia Woolf, for one. Lines from A Room of One’s Own , Woolf’s 1928 Cambridge lecture about women writers and
Tove review – impassioned portrayal of Moomins creator lights up biopic
The story of Tove Jansson’s artistic struggles and daring bisexual affairs in 1940s Finland is energised by a shining central performance from Alma Pöysti A quietly blazing and passionate performance by Alma Pöysti brings the bisexual Finnish artist and
Get regular monthly income through this SBI scheme: All you need to know
There is good news for the customers of the State Bank of India (SBI). State Bank of India (SBI) offers a special deposit scheme to customers. Through this SBI scheme, you can start getting monthly income after a certain time. In SBI Annuity Deposit
This Is the 'Live Laugh Love' Slogan of LGBTQ Rights
Below is an excerpt from Tom Rasmussen's First Comes Love (2021, Bloomsbury), a new book about queer love, queer ways of togetherness and why marriage – an ancient heteronormative institution grounded in patriarchy and elitism – has any
New Novels Follow Refugees on Difficult Journeys
In “The Mediterranean Wall,” “Disquiet” and “Bolla,” characters escape one challenge only to meet many others. ...
NEET 2021 entrance exam date: NTA makes BIG announcement - Read here
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released an official circular regarding a fake public notice with the subject line – “Conduct of National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (UG) – 2021” saying that the NTA has not issued any notice
Heatwave continues in Delhi on Thursday, IMD says relief in sight as mercury likely to ...
The national capital Delhi and its adjoining areas have been reeling under the ongoing heatwave with the maximum temperature reaching 42.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This is six degrees
'Mimi' first look out: Kriti Sanon asks fans to 'expect the extraordinary from the ordinary’
Actress Kriti Sanon took to Instagram to give a glimpse of her latest film ‘Mimi’. There is talk that the film will go the OTT route and premiere digitally on Disney+ Hotstar. The movie is written by Rohan Shankar and produced by Dinesh
India vs England: Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri unhappy over selector Chetan Sharma's decision to include ...
All is not well between the team management led Indian skipper Virat Kohli, head coach Ravi Shastri and the selection committee headed by former Indian fast bowler Chetan Sharma. After the opening batsman, Shubman Gill was injured, the team management
