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New books from Columbia poets show how love lingers for the living and the dead
In "Sitting in Again Park, Columbia, Missouri," Cass Donish muses on the act of discovery beyond death. Might Donish realize the presence of their partner and fellow poet, Kelly Caldwell, who died in 2020? "So am I the portal? Do I find you / through myself?"
The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier review: 'a very clever novel'
Following the fortunes of a family of Venetian glassmakers over the course of several centuries, Tracy Chevalier’s new novel bends time ingeniously, writes Allan Massie ...
What We Are Reading Today: The Hidden Victims: Civilian Casualties of the Two World Wars
Updated 12 sec ago Arab News September 06, 2024 20:40
“Actionable Life Skills for Young Adults” is a 2024 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Winner in ...
Maya Shine's “Actionable Life Skills for Young Adults” has gained international acclaim, receiving the 2024 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal in Young Adult - Non-Fiction and the Literary Titan Gold Book Award. These esteemed accolades recognize the book's impact
What’s the NaNoWriMo Drama With A.I.?
An online writing community was set aflame this week after National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, said it wouldn’t take a stance on the use of A.I. ...
The Importance of Books in Our Lives
Readers share their love of books in response to Margaret Renkl’s essay. Also: Taxes on the superrich; teaching the Bible; nurturing friendships. ...
The First Friend review – one of history’s greatest monsters reimagined in jet-black satire
A toxic friendship between a Soviet despot and his chauffeur is the basis for a novel that channels Armando Iannucci with a laconically Australian twist Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Old friendships can be hard to maintain. People grow up, their
Paralympics Day 9: Barry McClements falls agonisingly short of medal in 100m Fly
Barlaam is the reigning world champion in this event having taken first place in Manchester 2023.
Books Deals Can Add Up to Millions for Justices
“For Supreme Court justices, books deals have
What to Know About Supreme Court Justices’ Book Deals
For the justices, selling books remains one of the few ways to earn income outside the court. ...
DC Books’ golden jubilee fete in Thrissur on Sept. 7
Writers Sara Joseph, K. Satchidanandan, M. Mukundan will participate. Ramachandra Guha will deliver jubilee oration ...
Dianne C. Braley Set to Launch New Novel “The Summer Before”
"Dianne C. Braley is a compelling voice in contemporary fiction, known for her rich narratives exploring human relationships' complexities." A Haunting Tale of Friendship, Betrayal, and the Unforgiving Shadows of the Past Boston, MA - , Dianne C. Braley's
Chris Dixon and Sam Dixon Author Bestseller on Tax-Free Investing
Founders of Oxford Advisory Group, Christopher J Dixon and Samuel Dixon are proud to announce that their latest publication, The Little Book of Total Tax-Free Investing: How I Help the Wealthy Lower Their Taxes, has achieved Amazon Bestseller status. This book
Heartbreak to Healing: Kristen Healy’s Picking Up the Pieces Reveals a Journey of Triumph Over Tragedy
Overcoming Tragedy: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Strength Ohio, USA - September 06, 2024 - In a single, devastating moment, Kristen Healy's world was turned upside down. One ordinary night, she found her husband, Tim, unconscious—setting off a chain of
New Young Adult Mystery/Adventure Series The Key Trilogy Offers Creative Thinking Skills to Readers
Michael J. Piatt has launched his debut young adult mystery novel, "The Key on Edge", the first book in The Key Series. The series combines engaging mysteries with educational themes, promoting creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. The story
Unlocking the Champion’s Mind C.D. Kaufmann Empowers Young Athletes to Conquer Challenges On and Off ...
Forging Mental Titans: A Guide to Developing Young Athletic Resilience North Carolina, USA - September 06, 2024 - C.D. Kaufmann is excited to announce the release of his new book, Mental Toughness for Aspiring Young Athletes. This insightful guide offers
The Haunted Wood: A History of Childhood Reading by Sam Leith review: fair-minded and terrific
A book about children’s books is, of course, one for the grown-ups, but it is a
Why commercial fiction is an ideal place for social activism
Analysis: Commercial fiction's reputation, structures and popular appeal mean it's an ideal medium to conduct social activism When talking about novels, we tend to differentiate between literature and commercial fiction, those bestselling books with bright
Report: Drukyul’s Literature and Arts Festival, Bhutan
A year ago, standing at the Royal Bhutanese Monastery in Bodhgaya, I was struck by the magnificent statues of Shakyamuni Buddha, Guru Padmasambhava, and Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. A spontaneous wish to travel to Bhutan arose in me. My prayer was answered
Appadurai Muttulingam – “You can call me a world citizen”
Translated from the Tamil by Kavitha Muralidharan, the book is a deep dive into Sri Lankan Tamil refugee life and experience Author Appadurai Muttulingam (Courtesy the author) Are you a Sri Lankan writer or is that a category you want to disassociate from? In
Report: sā Ladakh Festival, Asia’s highest land art exhibition
Imagine this: You’re cruising down a dirt track on your mountain bike, the wind whipping your face, the majestic Himalayas towering in the distance, and suddenly, you stumble upon a cluster of colourful installations. Welcome to sā Ladakh, Asia’s highest land
HT Picks; New Reads
A narrative of today’s India This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a book that focuses on places connected to the freedom movement, a selection of Kiran Nagarkar’s writing, and a novel about migration, belonging and the human connection. (HT Team)
Review: For Now it is Night by Hari Krishna Kaul
In 2009, Kalpana Raina, a financier from New York, asked her father to read out some of her late uncle Hari Krishna Kaul’s stories in Kashmiri. She spoke the language fluently but could not read the Nastaliq script it is written in. Raina knew that Kaul had
Clarion County Historical Series: Clarion Science Fiction Writers Workshop Looked to the Future - exploreClarion
CLARION, Pa. (EYT) – Summer school at Clarion State College in the late 60s and early 70s offered something for everyone. There were many sports summer camps for high school students that in turn generated scholarship funds for Clarion State College (CSC)
He raps about kids’ books and grammar, and he has fans
Daily Press | 2024-09-06, 15:50
LONDON — Jacob Mitchell started out as a star student. At Foulds School, just north of London, he did his homework, enjoyed the perks of being a teacher’s son and discovered rap while performing “Boom! Shake the Room” in an “epic” talent show when he was 9.
Florence's only independent bookshop finally sets opening date. A look at what's in store.
The Post and Courier | 2024-09-06, 15:17
Jack's Books, Florence's only independent bookstore, will be open before Halloween. The downtown spot has been through months of renovations. ...
6-year-old Ludhiana girl sets Guinness world record for writing bilingual books on Sanskrit shlokas
Guinness World Record holder 6 year-old Anayasha Buddhiraja. PHOTO: ANI September 4: A six-year-old girl from Ludhiana, Anayasha Budhiraja, has made her mark in the Guinness World Records by writing two bilingual books related to Sanskrit shlokas. The books,
Debut Novel “Permanent Ink” by A. S. Vieira
A Thrilling New Addition to the World of LGBTQ+ Slasher Fiction New York, NY - A. S. Vieira is thrilled to announce that Permanent Ink, their debut novel, is now available for order on Amazon and Kindle. A unique twist has been added to this thriller, which
Send us your questions for Jilly Cooper
Got something you’d love to ask the Riders author about her five decades writing steamy romances? Now is your chance What’s the secret to writing good sex scenes? It’s simple, said Jilly Cooper in a recent interview : “Keeping it fun.” And if anyone ought to
