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www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Books

The Book Review's Best Books Since 2000

Discover a curated list of notable fiction and nonfiction books from 2000 to 2023, covering various genres and topics. [ more ]
The New Yorker
3 months ago
Books

Addie Citchens Reads "That Girl"

Addie Citchens reads her story "That Girl" from the magazine issue
Citchens is a Mississippi Delta-born, New Orleans-based writer with work published in various publications [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Books

Paul Murray and Fern Brady win inaugural Nero book awards

Irish writer Paul Murray and comedian Fern Brady are the winners of their respective categories in the inaugural Nero book awards.
The Bee Sting by Paul Murray won in the fiction category, while Strong Female Character by Fern Brady won in the nonfiction category. [ more ]
Scientific American
5 months ago
Books

55 Books Scientific American Recommends in 2023

The Scientific American staff recommends a variety of books in fiction, nonfiction, history, and sci-fi genres.
Some notable books mentioned include 'A City on Mars,' which explores the idea of space settlements and their potential risks, and 'Eight Bears,' which takes readers on a global exploration of bears' stories. [ more ]
Block Club Chicago
5 months ago
Chicago

Chicago Review Of Books Announces 2023 Award Winners

The Chicago Review of Books announced the winners of its annual awards in categories like fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and essay/short story.
The awards honor works published by authors from the Chicago area's literary community. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Books

The 10 Best Books of 2023

The article discusses the process of selecting the best books of the year.
The author mentions that the list includes five fiction and five nonfiction books.
The article provides links to other notable books and previous best book lists. [ more ]
morefiction
www.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago
Writing

A baker's dozen of new books with Berkeley ties to read this spring

Memoirs with humor and serious subjects dominate local author's Spring nonfiction releases. [ more ]
The New Yorker
1 year ago
Writing

The Best Books of 2023

The New Yorker has chosen a dozen essential reads in nonfiction and a dozen in fiction and poetry for 2023.
The collection 'Grand Tour' by Gonzalez combines reflections on art and history with observations of everyday life. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
1 month ago
Books

Doubleday to Publish New Nonfiction from John Grisham

Doubleday to publish John Grisham's new nonfiction book Framed on October 8
Book will have a first printing of 1,500,000 copies and will be available in multiple formats [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

This Week's Bestsellers: February 12, 2024

House of Flame and Shadow is the #1 book in the country, selling more than 11 times as many copies as the #2 book, A Court of Thorns and Roses.
Three nonfiction books on the bestseller list offer sex and relationship advice, including Fight Right by Julie Schwartz Gottman and John Gottman. [ more ]
Kqed
3 months ago
Books

Is Bigfoot Real? A New Book Dives Deep Into the Legend

The article discusses the author's obsession with literature and cryptozoology, particularly with Bigfoot.
The article mentions a journalist who spent a year traveling and researching Bigfoot, interviewing both believers and skeptics. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Books

A Boom in Comics Drawn From Fact

Journalists and historians in France are increasingly turning to comic books as a medium to tell nonfiction stories.
Comic books allow for more accessibility and a wider readership compared to traditional books. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Books

55 Books Scientific American Recommends in 2023

The Scientific American editorial team shares a collection of books they read this year, both fiction and nonfiction.
One of the nonfiction books is 'A City on Mars' by Kelly Weinersmith and Zach Weinersmith, exploring the potential drawbacks of space settlements.
Another nonfiction book is 'Eight Bears' by Gloria Dickie, which takes readers on a global journey to explore each bear's story. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
5 months ago
Books

7 must-read nonfiction graphic novels

Comics, animation, and graphic novels offer unique creative freedom
Nonfiction graphic novels can tell complex and compelling stories in distinct ways [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Science

Puns, Pranks and Puerile Humor: Silly Stories about Serious Science

Nonfiction that is both salient and accessible is a valuable tool for authors looking to incorporate real concepts into their works of fiction.
How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi is a collection of science-y, math-y, tech-y micro essays that span a wide range of subjects. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Books

The 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2023

The article highlights the 10 best nonfiction books of 2023, covering a range of topics including climate change, poverty, and personal history.
John Vaillant's 'Fire Weather' explores the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire and its implications for climate change. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Books

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in November

Fire Weather by John Vaillant is a compelling account of a devastating fire in Fort McMurray, Canada and its connection to climate change.
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin is a hilarious novel that follows the story of a transcriber for a sex therapist who becomes infatuated with a client. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Books

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in November

Fire Weather by John Vaillant is a terrifying and award-winning nonfiction book about a devastating fire in Canada that created its own weather systems.
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin is a funny and captivating novel about a transcriber who becomes infatuated with a client of a sex therapist. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
San Francisco

The 10 Best California Books of 2023

'Open Throat' is a novel that follows an observant cougar living in the Los Angeles mountains and offers an indictment of human culture.
'Ripe' is a sharp and absorbing novel that follows a tech employee in San Francisco who dives deep into the void.
'Death Valley' is a novel about a grieving narrator who travels to the Mojave Desert to reconnect with the earth. [ more ]
'Time' Magazine's 25 Most Anticipated Books of 2024 | @time https://t.co/rQZ5JWVDCW
time.com
5 months ago
Books

The 25 Most Anticipated Books of 2024

The 2024 books lineup has a diverse range of offerings, including memoirs, novels, and nonfiction books.
Some anticipated releases include RuPaul's memoir, a posthumous novel from Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and books from authors such as Tana French and Kevin Kwan. [ more ]
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