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Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2024

Vanessa Chan's debut novel is a highly anticipated historical fiction set in occupied Malaya during WWII.

Tara Isabella Burton's new book explores a magical theater cult and our obsession with self-branding. [ more ]

Literary Hub

Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2024

Vanessa Chan's debut novel is a highly anticipated historical fiction set in occupied Malaya during WWII.

Tara Isabella Burton's new book explores a magical theater cult and our obsession with self-branding. [ more ]

www.npr.org

11 books to look forward to in 2024

Exciting and interesting books to look forward to in the first few months of 2024

A range of genres from debut novels to children's picture books to ambitious novels [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Five of the best books about fresh starts

1. January can be overwhelming, but books can help provide a sense of adventure and remind us to take our time.

2. The recommended books include a mix of autobiographical novels, poetry collections, and Victorian novels for a fresh start to the reading year. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Francis Spufford: It was the sorrow of my life at age 10 that there wasn't one more Narnia book to read'

The Hobbit sparked a love for reading as a child

Books have been portals and sources of inspiration throughout the author's life

Various authors influenced the author's writing and perspective [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Francis Spufford: It was the sorrow of my life at age 10 that there wasn't one more Narnia book to read'

The Hobbit sparked a love for reading as a child

Books have been portals and sources of inspiration throughout the author's life

Various authors influenced the author's writing and perspective [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Sonoma authors' new cocktail book gives three classics a holiday twist

Carey Jones and John McCarthy have a new book called Every Cocktail Has a Twist that offers variations on 25 classic cocktails, resulting in over 200 cocktail recipes.

The book includes wintry cocktail recipes such as the Jack Rose Toddy, Winter's Nap, and Holly Jolly. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

NYC drinking

Sonoma authors' new cocktail book gives three classics a holiday twist

Carey Jones and John McCarthy have a new book called Every Cocktail Has a Twist that offers variations on 25 classic cocktails, resulting in over 200 cocktail recipes.

The book includes wintry cocktail recipes such as the Jack Rose Toddy, Winter's Nap, and Holly Jolly. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Coffee

Q&A with Jordan Michelman, co-author of But First, Coffee

Portland-based coffee journalists release a new book on coffee cocktails, featuring Bay Area-inspired recipes.

The book aims to teach readers how to appreciate coffee as a delicacy and explore different ways of using coffee beans.

One of the Bay Area-related recipes includes an alcohol-free version of Irish Coffee. [ more ]

AnOther

In Pictures: Salvador Dali's Surrealist Home in the Mediterranean

Coco Capitan's career has been built on continuous improvement rather than a single life-changing moment.

Her photography combines hand-scrawled poetry with visual art. [ more ]

San Francisco Bay Times

SF LGBT

Something About the Women Book Premiere Celebration - San Francisco Bay Times

Photographer Irene Young's new book, Something About the Women, was celebrated with standing room only concerts featuring artists from the 'Women's Music' genre.

The book features Young's photographs of artists from the lesbian-feminist music genre and has already sold out its first printing. [ more ]

digitalcameraworld

Graphic design

29 photographers share their view of New York - editor Michelle Fitzgerald tells the story of Trope's new book

Trope has compiled a collection of contemporary images of New York in its latest city series book.

The book showcases different aspects of the city, including streets, transit, Central Park, waterfronts, and bridges.

Trope plans to celebrate another city in their upcoming book series. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

3 weeks ago

UK news

Tory minister says she will not be reading Liz Truss book: Not interested in that'

Treasury Minister Laura Trott will not be reading Liz Truss's new book Ten Years to Save the West. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Relationships

This Book Could Help You Keep Sex Alive In A Long-Term Relationship

"Come Together" is a guide to intimacy in long-term relationships.

The book challenges preconceived beliefs about sex and relationships. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Edward Zwick Is Revisiting His Past, Wondering About His Future | Interviews | Roger Ebert

The author found writing a book to be liberating because it allowed him to express his own thoughts and feelings without worrying about others' opinions.

Writing a memoir in the first-person was a vulnerable and revealing experience for the author, but it was also liberating and part of the process of creation. [ more ]

AnOther

Iris Van Herpen's New Book Is About "What Moves" Her

Iris Van Herpen's latest book, Sculpting the Senses, explores her unique approach to combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology in haute couture.

The book features 100 of Van Herpen's designs accompanied by technical explanations and text from contributors like Hans Ulrich Obrist and Tilda Swinton. [ more ]

Nieman Storyboard

David Grann Part 1: A deep-dive into "The Wager" | Nieman Storyboard

David Grann's latest book, 'The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder,' chronicles the disastrous voyage of a British warship in 1740.

The book explores how different narratives prevail while competing versions of the truth are suppressed. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

I want some light in my life': eight writers make their new year reading resolutions

The author recommends Matthew Parker's One Fine Day as a great book on the British empire told through the prism of one day in 1923.

The author is looking for books that are entertaining and provide a break from reading about the British empire, genocide, and colonization.

The author is interested in reading The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, You Are Here by David Nicholls, and exploring the works of Charles Dickens. [ more ]

Literary Hub

Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2024

Vanessa Chan's debut novel tells the story of a housewife turned spy in occupied Malaya during WWII.

Tara Isabella Burton's new book explores a possibly magical theater cult. [ more ]

Literary Hub

Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2024

Vanessa Chan's debut novel is a highly anticipated historical fiction set in occupied Malaya during WWII.

Tara Isabella Burton's new book explores a magical theater cult and our obsession with self-branding. [ more ]

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ABA Journal

Law

Yale Law's Owen Fiss talks about threats to democracy and 'Why We Vote'

Owen Fiss, a professor at Yale Law School, discusses the importance of voting and threats to democracy in his new book.

He reflects on his experience working with the Department of Justice to implement civil rights and voting rights laws.

Fiss also discusses recent threats to the electoral system, including the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. [ more ]

Vulture

Sarah J. Maas Is the Mortal Queen of Faerie Smut

The article discusses a sex scene in Sarah J. Maas's book and how it fits into the overall story.

The scene represents the protagonist's transformation and realization of her true love. [ more ]

Nieman Storyboard

David Grann Part 1: A deep-dive into "The Wager" | Nieman Storyboard

David Grann's latest book, 'The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder,' chronicles the disastrous voyage of a British warship in 1740.

The book explores how different narratives prevail while competing versions of the truth are suppressed. [ more ]

Nieman Storyboard

David Grann Part 1: A deep-dive into "The Wager" | Nieman Storyboard

David Grann's latest book, 'The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder,' chronicles the disastrous voyage of a British warship in 1740.

The book explores how different narratives prevail while competing versions of the truth are suppressed. [ more ]

www.romfordrecorder.co.uk

'Black Widow' Linda Calvey launches new book with tribute to Jason Moore

Linda Calvey, once known as the Black Widow, has released a new book called Life Inside which details her time in prison and encounters with infamous serial killers.

Calvey included a poem written by convicted killer Jason Moore in her book and supports his campaign for exoneration. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

I want some light in my life': eight writers make their new year reading resolutions

The author recommends Matthew Parker's One Fine Day as a great book on the British empire told through the prism of one day in 1923.

The author is looking for books that are entertaining and provide a break from reading about the British empire, genocide, and colonization.

The author is interested in reading The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, You Are Here by David Nicholls, and exploring the works of Charles Dickens. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

I want some light in my life': eight writers make their new year reading resolutions

The author recommends Matthew Parker's One Fine Day as a great book on the British empire told through the prism of one day in 1923.

The author is looking for books that are entertaining and provide a break from reading about the British empire, genocide, and colonization.

The author is interested in reading The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, You Are Here by David Nicholls, and exploring the works of Charles Dickens. [ more ]

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Coindesk

Design

How to Make Money Buying Art: Advice From Art Market Economist Magnus Resch

Magnus Resch's new book 'How to Collect Art' offers a systemic approach to turning a profit in art collecting.

Resch believes that NFTs will reshape the art market economy by providing clearer information on provenance. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Design

On my radar: Posy Simmonds's cultural highlights

Posy Simmonds is a renowned British cartoonist and illustrator, known for her long association with the Guardian.

Her exhibition, Posy Simmonds: Dessiner la litterature, is currently on display at the Pompidou Centre in Paris. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Design

Tackling misconceptions around Pauline Boty-new publication evaluates late artist's contribution to British Pop art

Pauline Boty is experiencing a renaissance in the art world with an exhibition and a new book highlighting her contribution to British Pop art.

Boty's work disappeared from view for almost 30 years before being rediscovered and exhibited at the Barbican in 1993. [ more ]

New York Post

Left-wing politics

Biden knows VP Harris 'not up to the job,' preferred Gretchen Whitmer: book

President Biden initially preferred Gretchen Whitmer as his running mate but chose Kamala Harris due to pressure from Barack Obama and a promise to select a woman.

President Biden is aware of Harris's struggles and mistakes in office, including her bullying of staff and refusal to be a team player. [ more ]

Manning Publications

Angular

Modern Angular

Access to all Manning books, MEAPs, liveVideos, liveProjects, and audiobooks!

Choose one free eBook per month to keep [ more ]

Manning Publications

Angular

Modern Angular

Access to all Manning books, MEAPs, liveVideos, liveProjects, and audiobooks!

Choose one free eBook per month to keep [ more ]

www.scientificamerican.com

Science

The Strange and Beautiful Science Of Our Lives

The book 'Transient and Strange' is a collection of essays that explores the science behind various aspects of life.

The author raises questions about transitions, the meaning of life, and what we have learned along the way. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Against Counting the Books You Read

The number of books read in a year does not accurately reflect one's reading habits.

The number of pages read provides a more meaningful measure of reading habits. [ more ]

Literary Hub

Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2024

Vanessa Chan's debut novel tells the story of a housewife turned spy in occupied Malaya during WWII.

Tara Isabella Burton's new book explores a possibly magical theater cult. [ more ]

Literary Hub

Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2024

Vanessa Chan's debut novel tells the story of a housewife turned spy in occupied Malaya during WWII.

Tara Isabella Burton's new book explores a possibly magical theater cult. [ more ]

Manning Publications

Web frameworks

Modern Angular

Access to all Manning books, MEAPs, liveVideos, liveProjects, and audiobooks!

Choose one free eBook per month to keep [ more ]

BOOK RIOT

20 Must-Read Cozy Fantasy Books To Snuggle Into

Cozy fantasy books provide a specific reading experience with immersive worlds and lovable characters.

Cozy fantasy is a sub-genre that combines elements of romance, mystery, and horror. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

From Salman Rushdie to RuPaul: the books to look out for in 2024

Access to the Ukrainian president during the Russian invasion

Hope for building a sustainable planet amidst environmental challenges [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

David Mamet Names the Books That Explain the Real Hollywood

Great books can still be badly written if they contain great ideas.

Favorite books that are lesser known: The Wallet of Kai Lung by Ernest Bramah. [ more ]

The Atlantic

The Year's Best Movies, TV Shows, and Books

The Atlantic's Culture team compiled lists of the best movies, TV shows, albums, books, and podcasts of 2023.

The music industry faced concerns about market saturation, but great albums of the year showcased more melodies, breakthroughs, and art. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Francis Spufford: It was the sorrow of my life at age 10 that there wasn't one more Narnia book to read'

The Hobbit sparked a love for reading as a child

Books have been portals and sources of inspiration throughout the author's life

Various authors influenced the author's writing and perspective [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

UX design

The best design books of 2023

Design is in a moment of crisis.

www.fastcompany.com

UX design

The best design books of 2023

Design is in a moment of crisis.

www.fastcompany.com

UX design

The best design books of 2023

Design is in a moment of crisis.

Who What Wear

Marketing

The Minimalist Brands Carolyn Bessette Kennedy Would've Been Very Into

In case you're wondering why you've been seeing a surge of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy outfit pics on your feed, it's probably thanks to a new book about her style by Sunita Kumar Nair.

Who What Wear

Marketing

The Minimalist Brands Carolyn Bessette Kennedy Would've Been Very Into

In case you're wondering why you've been seeing a surge of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy outfit pics on your feed, it's probably thanks to a new book about her style by Sunita Kumar Nair.

Engadget

The best books we read in 2023

With El Niño slated to drop a warm, wet winter on most of the US in the coming months, everybody's going to need something good to read while the weather outside is frightful.

Engadget

The best books we read in 2023

With El Niño slated to drop a warm, wet winter on most of the US in the coming months, everybody's going to need something good to read while the weather outside is frightful.

www.berkeleyside.org

15 new books with Berkeley ties to read during the holidays

Michael Lewis' new book, Going Infinite, tells the story of former billionaire and cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried

Bankman-Fried allowed Lewis unprecedented access, even after he was indicted on fraud and money laundering charges [ more ]

www.berkeleyside.org

15 new books with Berkeley ties to read during the holidays

Michael Lewis' new book, Going Infinite, tells the story of former billionaire and cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried

Bankman-Fried allowed Lewis unprecedented access, even after he was indicted on fraud and money laundering charges [ more ]

www.berkeleyside.org

15 new books with Berkeley ties to read during the holidays

Michael Lewis' new book, Going Infinite, tells the story of former billionaire and cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried

Bankman-Fried allowed Lewis unprecedented access, even after he was indicted on fraud and money laundering charges [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

Cocktails

Sonoma authors' new cocktail book gives three classics a holiday twist

Carey Jones and John McCarthy have a new book called Every Cocktail Has a Twist that offers variations on 25 classic cocktails, resulting in over 200 cocktail recipes.

The book includes wintry cocktail recipes such as the Jack Rose Toddy, Winter's Nap, and Holly Jolly. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

Music

21 Albums that Defined '90s New York Post-Hardcore

Glassjaw has partnered with us for an exclusive vinyl box set and book celebrating their 30th anniversary.

The book focuses on the '90s New York post-hardcore scene and includes interviews with members of Quicksand, Burn, Shelter, and more. [ more ]

HuffPost

Jimmy Fallon Gives Marjorie Taylor Greene A Withering New Title For Her Book

Jimmy Fallon makes jokes about Marjorie Taylor Greene's book on "The Tonight Show."

Marjorie Taylor Greene's book, titled "Are You There, King of the Lizard People, It's Me, Marjorie," receives terrible reviews and mockery. [ more ]

Alvinalexander

Great 2023 holiday programming gift book (for Java/Kotlin/OOP developers)

The book 'Learn Functional Programming The Fast Way!' has been reduced to $20 for the holidays.

It is written for Java, Kotlin, and object-oriented programming (OOP) developers. [ more ]

Alvinalexander

Great 2023 holiday programming gift book (for Java/Kotlin/OOP developers)

The book 'Learn Functional Programming The Fast Way!' has been reduced to $20 for the holidays.

It is written for Java, Kotlin, and object-oriented programming (OOP) developers. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Arthur Russell Book Travels Over Feeling Announced

A new book about Arthur Russell, titled Travels Over Feeling: Arthur Russell, a Life, will be released in April 2024.

The book will feature handwritten scores, lyrics, photos, letters, and drawings from Russell's archives, along with new biographical text by Richard King and interviews with Russell's peers, family, and friends.

The book will be launched at the Barbican in London on May 25 with a performance by Lucinda Chua and the Speakers Corner Quartet. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

The World of Jewelry in 4 New Books

Jewelry storytelling is becoming more authentic and relatable, moving away from polished and aesthetically pleasing images.

Four books released this year explore the personal stories and historical records behind iconic pieces of jewelry.

Cartier: The Impossible Collection is a book that examines 100 pieces produced by Cartier in the 20th century, showcasing the evolution of the brand's style. [ more ]

The New Yorker

A Friend Died, Her Novel Unfinished. Could I Realize Her Vision?

Beloved colleague's work is being completed after her passing.

Magical thinking of the effort keeping Rebecca alive.

Rebecca's book was about Peggy Guggenheim's life and affair with Samuel Beckett. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Incredibly overdue': Minnesota library book returned more than 100 years later

A book titled Famous Composers was returned to the St Paul public library in Minnesota over 100 years overdue.

The book, last borrowed in 1919, was found by a library patron while sorting through their relative's belongings.

The book was one of the lucky ones to survive a fire at the library in 1915, which destroyed 160,000 books. [ more ]

Mouse Vs Python

Python

Episode 22 - Git and Django with Adam Johnson - Mouse Vs Python

Adam has made or contributed to more than 80 projects on PyPI.

Adam recently released a book called Boost Your Git DX. [ more ]

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