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

Reading while traveling provides a unique opportunity for reflection and exploration. [ more ]

The Atlantic

The Human Face of American Decline

Alex Kotlowitz recommends books that manage to operate at a human scale while arriving at bigger truths.

Many authors have adopted Kotlowitz's approach to depicting social issues from the ground up. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

16 New Books That Should Absolutely Be On Your Radar In 2024

2024 is shaping up to be another promising year for reading with highly anticipated novels from various authors.

This year will see the release of new romance titles from Emily Henry, Carley Fortune, and Annabel Monaghan. [ more ]

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Gordon Burn prize announces blazing' shortlist

The Gordon Burn prize shortlist includes novels, short stories, memoirs, and history books that push boundaries and challenge readers' expectations.

The judging panel chose to include seven books on the shortlist, as they felt that all seven were deserving of recognition. [ more ]

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My father told me to always give a book 50 pages before deciding to put it down. It's a good rule of thumb for life, too

The advice to stop reading a book after 50 pages if not hooked can give readers the freedom to explore different books at their own pace.

The advice recognizes that reading is a relational experience and encourages readers to return to a book when they feel ready for it. [ more ]

Vanity Fair

Our 20 Favorite Books of 2023

Vanity Fair staff selects their favorite books of 2023.

The list includes a mix of poetry collections, novels, and biographies. [ more ]

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Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

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13 Books Every Introvert Should Have on Their List

Introverts possess unique strengths like rich inner voices and creative thinking, often misunderstood in extroverted society. [ more ]

The Atlantic

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Bringing a Social Movement to Life

Author Adam Hochschild recommends books highlighting moments of great change. [ more ]

Bustle

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7 Books To Read This Month, From A Twisty Thriller To An Orpheus-Inspired Adventure

Nature can bring gratitude and optimism

Books celebrating nature's beauty and teachings [ more ]

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Thomas Keneally: When I met Barbara Kingsolver I burst into geriatric tears'

The author shares their reading journey and how certain books influenced them at different stages of their life.

Graham Greene's novels, including Brighton Rock and The Heart of the Matter, had a significant impact on the author's perspective and writing aspirations. [ more ]

The Atlantic

The Painful Wait for Jonathan Franzen

Eleanor Barkhorn enjoys reading Shel Silverstein with her kids and listening to earnest songs by women

She is looking forward to attending Nate Bargatze's stand-up show [ more ]

The Paris Review

The Paris Review's Favorite Books of 2023 - The Paris Review

The author shares their experiences of reading different books on the subway.

The author discusses books that evoked strong emotions during their subway commutes. [ more ]

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Returnal Celebrates Third Anniversary With Graphic Novel, Art Book, And Animated Short

To celebrate Returnal's third anniversary, Housemarque unveils books and an animated short set in the game's universe. [ more ]

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Marketing

10 Leading Books Authors for Ecommerce and Marketing

To simplify the search for ecommerce books, here are 10 veteran authors for success. [ more ]

Medium

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Must read for UX designer in 2024

Books on UX design provide practical guidance, valuable insights, and tools for user-centered design principles. [ more ]

Medium

Top 5 Usability Testing Books

Usability testing is crucial in user experience design to identify problems and gauge satisfaction.

Books and courses provide valuable insights into usability testing processes and best practices. [ more ]

Medium

If I Started Design in 2024, I'd Do This.

Read a variety of design-related resources to broaden your understanding.

Start a mini-project to cultivate artistic abilities and find your 'Ikigai'. [ more ]

GameSpot

Save Big On Books Set In The World Of Cyberpunk 2077 At Amazon

Explore Night City through Cyberpunk 2077 books with discounts and promotions. [ more ]

GameSpot

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These Witcher B2G1 Book Deals Are A Great Way To Check Out The Series

Fans of The Witcher franchise can take advantage of Amazon's Buy Two, Get One Free sale on various books, graphic novels, and manga. [ more ]

Polygon

Some great games and movies are buy 1, get 1 half off at Target and Amazon

Target and Amazon are currently hosting sales on video games, Blu-rays, DVDs, board games, and books.

Customers can buy one item at regular price and get the second item of equal or lesser value for half off. [ more ]

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Polygon

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Countless board games, books, and movies are buy 2, get 1 free at Target and Amazon

Both Amazon and Target have buy two, get one free sales on board games, books, and movies.

Enrollment in Target's free Target Circle program is required to participate in the sale at Target. [ more ]

GameSpot

Amazon B1G1 50% Off Sale Includes Board Games And Books For The Whole Family

Massive sale on kids board games, puzzles, and books at Amazon and Target with B1G1 50% off promotion.

Discount automatically applied to the cheaper product in the cart; some items are already discounted, offering extra savings. [ more ]

GameSpot

Fantasy And Sci-Fi Books Are Buy One, Get One 50% Off At Amazon

Amazon and Target are offering a buy one, get one 50% off promotion on fantasy and sci-fi books.

The promotion includes popular authors like Brandon Sanderson, J.R.R. Tolkien, Frank Herbert, Stephen King, and George R.R. Martin. [ more ]

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Parenting

Attention, Parents: We Found 14 Under-$10 Valentine's Day Books For Kids

Valentine's Day books can help get kids in the spirit of the holiday

Target has a wide selection of Valentine's Day books featuring popular characters [ more ]

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What are Ram Dass's best books (recommendations, ranked)

Polishing the Mirror is considered one of the great spiritual books of all time.

Be Love Now is more accessible to a modern audience than Be Here Now. [ more ]

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From ink to pixel to ink

Books as objects have a special value beyond just reading.

Printed books offer a unique experience that technology cannot replicate. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

If You Need Me, I'll Be In The Costco Book Section

The books table at Costco offers a diverse selection of bestsellers at competitive prices.

Costco recognizes the importance of providing a break from wholesale shopping with a variety of items, including books. [ more ]

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And the winner for best book that inspired a best picture nominee is

David Grann's 2017 investigation into the Osage Native Americans murders is an impressive work.

American Prometheus and The Zone of Interest are notable books that inspired Best Picture Oscar nominees. [ more ]

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Young Reporter 3 Books to kick off 2024 Robyn Ward Woodhouse College

Multi-generational tales with sarcastic humor

Exploration of childhood memories and grief [ more ]

The Paris Review

The Art of Fiction No. 87

Elizabeth Hardwick's Manhattan apartment reflects her life as a writer

Her home is filled with books, notepads, manuscripts, and personal objects [ more ]

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Wellness

6 Books for Adults Living With A.D.H.D.

Books are valuable resources for understanding and managing ADHD in adults.

Expert recommendations on books about ADHD can provide practical tools and information for individuals and their loved ones. [ more ]

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Wellness

7 Yoga Books to Deepen Your Practice

Yoga is beneficial for mental and physical health.

Books can help broaden understanding and make yoga more accessible. [ more ]

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Design

punk, design, and fetish converge within didier faustino-designed anti public library in paris

Unique fusion of vinyl, bookstore, and bar in Paris

Inviting environment with global trends and aesthetic blend [ more ]

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Using books as interior design? It's a trend with a tale

Books as a symbol of wealth and class

Growing trend of bookshelf wealth [ more ]

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The Joy of Stoop Books

Finding solace in discovered books outside usual obligations.

Free time can easily be consumed by expected readings. [ more ]

Defector

What Comes After The Post-Crisis Reading List? | Defector

People often turn to books during times of social and political unrest to seek more information and understanding.

Bookstores can experience increased sales during times of national and international conflict. [ more ]

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19 new books to get you through winter

Year-end holidays are the most popular season to give books.

Publishers are releasing promising titles for winter and spring reading. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

2023's Most Influential Authors Reveal The 2024 Novels They Can't Wait To Read

2023 was a great year for reading with a diverse range of books

Buzziest authors recommend books for 2024 TBR list [ more ]

Nytimes

Janice Y.K. Lee Was Thrilled to Help Adapt Her Novel for Streaming

Collaborating with others and going out for boba tea was revelatory for the author of "The Expatriates."

The author prefers books that reach them emotionally and prioritize beauty of language over intellect. [ more ]

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US news

The Best Books About California

The California Reading List is a curated selection of books about the Golden State.

New additions to the list include Farewell to Manzanar, California: The Great Exception, and Parable of the Sower. [ more ]

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Five of the best books about grief

Grief can be navigated through books that offer solace and a different perspective.

Books like giant crow move in, Sad Book, and You Are Not Alone provide unique ways to approach and understand grief. [ more ]

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Five of the best books about grief

Books on grief offer solace and perspective.

Grief can be explored through simple yet powerful words and imagery. [ more ]

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London

8 Books About London That Will Make You Fall In Love With The City All Over Again

Brick Lane by Monica Ali follows a young Bangladeshi woman navigating culture and love in London.

White Teeth by Zadie Smith explores marriages and identity in a multicultural London. [ more ]

Literary Hub

The Gift of Reading Toni Morrison to My Black Daughter in an Age of Book Bans

Giving the gift of innocence to daughters

The power of books in a child's life [ more ]

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Move over, senior center these 5 books center seniors

Fiction about older women is increasingly popular and captivating

These books focus on women who refuse to conform to stereotypes and are still vibrant and surprising [ more ]

Electric Literature

15 Small Press Books You Should Be Reading This Winter - Electric Literature

Small press publishing offers rich and inventive books with attention to craft.

Food plays a central role in the memoir 'Colorful Palate' and shows its emotional and cultural significance. [ more ]

The Verge

The Verge's favorite books from 2023

Books are still a popular form of entertainment and learning

The Verge staff recommend a range of books from science fiction novels to autobiographies to lessons on drawing [ more ]

New York Post

Best books of 2023: Top 30 must-read titles from the past year

A 624-page novel skewers Gen X cynicism, self-care devotion, cancel culture, and conspiracy theories online.

A gripping read that combines mystery and a moving narrative. [ more ]

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The best fiction of 2023

Paul Murray's book, The Bee Sting, has received enthusiastic feedback and combines humor and irony with sadness.

Other notable books of the year include Prophet Song, Birnam Wood, The Fraud, Tremor, and Old God's Time. [ more ]

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The best fiction of 2023

Paul Murray's book, The Bee Sting, has been well-received and recommended by many.

Other notable books mentioned include Prophet Song by Paul Lynch, Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton, The Fraud by Zadie Smith, Tremor by Teju Cole, and Old God's Time by Sebastian Barry. [ more ]

The Verge

Digital life

How we all get news now

This article provides a list of recommended books, shows, apps, and podcasts for readers to check out.

The author discusses their personal interests and asks for recommendations from readers. [ more ]

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Artificial intelligence

Everybody Is Talking About A.I. What the Heck Is It, Anyway?

The discourse surrounding artificial intelligence is often filled with hype and panic, making it difficult to find accurate information. The launch of ChatGPT brought more attention to AI, but also resulted in misinformation and grift. There are still some excellent books available that provide valuable insights into AI. [ more ]

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DevOps

DevOps and CDE: A Brief History - DZone

The book 'The Phoenix Project' is often mentioned as a must-read for understanding DevOps.

Another recommended book, 'The DevOps Handbook,' provides a more hands-on approach with case studies and implementation guidance. [ more ]

New York Family

12 Books About Black History for Kids - New York Family

Black History Month is a great time for kids to learn about important figures and moments in Black history through books.

There are picture books for younger kids and non-fiction books for older kids that explore Black history. [ more ]

Nytimes

4 New Horror Novels That Are as Fresh as They Are Terrifying

Emily Ruth Verona's debut novel, 'Midnight on Beacon Street,' is a taut thriller that celebrates classic horror movies and delivers a lot of fun.

Jenny Kiefer's debut novel, 'This Wretched Valley,' is a hallucinatory nightmare that blends adventure, horror, and historical elements. [ more ]

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Book Deals: Week of January 29, 2024

Graywolf Press acquires Karen Tei Yamashita's book on the Loyalty Questionnaire and Japanese American identity.

Steerforth Press acquires Timothy Heaphy's book on the January 6 attack on the Capitol and Charlottesville rally. [ more ]

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What Are We Reading? - emptywheel

The book 'The Tyranny of the Minority' discusses counter-majoritarian provisions of the Constitution and their impact on democracy.

'The Secret Lives Of Colors' is a collection of short essays on different colors, exploring their origins and uses. [ more ]

Perfectlyimperfect

#410: Dashwood Books

Japan skincare and the preference for cetaphil

Miwa Susuda's interest in philosophy and criticism books [ more ]

MarTech

How ThriftBooks uses data insights, loyalty and experience to drive ecommerce sales | MarTech

ThriftBooks, an online bookseller, experienced strong holiday sales, with a year-over-year increase of more than 20%

ThriftBooks focuses on five pillars in their ecommerce strategy: price, book selection, product quality, customer service, and loyalty programs [ more ]

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'Money runs our lives': novelist Kiley Reid on education, excess and what makes us squirm

Kiley Reid's next book will focus on young people and their relationship with money.

Reid's debut novel, Such a Fun Age, was a bestseller and longlisted for the 2020 Booker prize. [ more ]

KQED

Dave Eggers Wins Top Children's Literature Award for 'The Eyes and the Impossible' | KQED

Author Dave Eggers won the John Newbery Medal for his book The Eyes and the Impossible.

Author and illustrator Vashti Harrison won the Randolph Caldecott Medal for her book Big. [ more ]

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The Winter King': Arthur, a warrior lord without a throne, in a violent and mysterious Dark Age

The TV show The Winter King is based on the novel of the same name by Bernard Cornwell.

There have been many different depictions of King Arthur throughout history. [ more ]

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Nikki Haley Has Written Three Books. Here Are Five Takeaways.

Nikki Haley has written three books that tell her life story and political journey, carefully curating her image.

Haley's books highlight her rural upbringing and her Indian American heritage, but downplay controversies and criticisms. [ more ]

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Money runs our lives': novelist Kiley Reid on education, excess and what makes us squirm

Kiley Reid interviewed undergraduates about their relationship to money, which inspired her next book.

Reid's debut novel, Such a Fun Age, was a bestseller and longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize. [ more ]

Five Books

Artificial Intelligence

AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future combines science fiction and non-fiction to explore how AI will shape our future by 2041.

Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence offers a critical perspective on the consequences and broader implications of AI development. [ more ]

Newsday

The Neverending Story bookstore opens in Babylon

A new independent bookstore called The Neverending Story has opened on Main Street in Babylon.

The owner, Colleen Kinneary, has a passion for books and aims to create a welcoming environment for customers. [ more ]

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Blackheath retiree starts free libraries after books saved him from 'mental crash'

Books can have a transformative effect on mental health.

Michael Peacock created a free library at Lewisham station to provide a welcoming space for commuters and locals. [ more ]

PublishersWeekly.com

This Week's Bestsellers: January 15, 2024

Atomic Habits by James Clear is the #1 book in the country with over four million print copies sold.

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros moves up to the #2 spot overall, surpassing Atomic Habits in some regions. [ more ]

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Fashion & style

We love: fashion fixes for the week ahead in pictures

Wax London's quilted overshirts in embroidered patterns and florals are a stylish choice.

Simon Wood's World's Greatest Sneaker Collectors book offers expert tips on sneaker care and photography. [ more ]

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North Bay Librarian Gains Social Media Fame, National Recognition for Spreading 'Library Joy'

A 33-year-old librarian in Solano County has gained TikTok and Instagram notoriety for his cheerful videos about 'library kids' and the pleasures of books.

Mychal Threets, the supervising librarian at the Fairfield Civic Center Library, has garnered media attention for filling a social media niche as a small-town librarian. [ more ]

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Common Credits Ralph Ellison for Pointing Him Toward Music

The Tongue is a spiritual book based on Bible scriptures and teaches the power of words and the word of God.

The Wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn and The Creative Act: A Way of Being were impactful books that emphasized the power of the mind and creativity. [ more ]

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NYC politics

Mayor Adams Denies Shooting Firearm at Friends, Despite His Account in Book

Eric Adams' 2009 book "Don't Let it Happen" has resurfaced, causing controversy for the New York City Mayor.

The book includes a passage where Adams recounts an incident with a gun at school, raising questions about his stance on public safety. [ more ]

Bustle

6 Books That'll Help You Start Your Year Off Right

New approach to New Year's resolutions: focus on vibes and experiences rather than quantifiable goals.

Recommendation for a selection of books to start the new year with. [ more ]

Analytics Insight

Data science

10 Must-Read Machine Learning Books for 2024

The article provides a curated list of must-read machine learning books for 2024.

The books cover a range of topics including hands-on implementation, project management, model interpretability, pattern recognition, and deep learning. [ more ]

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Book Deals: Week of December 18, 2023

Zando senior editor Sarah Ried has acquired the world rights to a leadership book by Amanda Litman.

The book will explore how millennials and zoomers are "leading differently" and how readers can "put their values into action." [ more ]

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This Week's Bestsellers: December 18, 2023

Liz Cheney's book 'Oath and Honor' is the #1 book in the country, ranked highly in several regions of the U.S.

Other books catching the eyes of holiday shoppers include a cookbook, a logic puzzle book, a seafaring mutiny true story, and a progrock memoir. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

Parenting

The Best Presents To Buy For Kids This Year That Aren't Toys... Or Socks

Non-toy gifts can be exciting for kids to receive during the holidays

Winter accessory sets, books with funky bookmarks, and bathroom essentials can make great gifts [ more ]

The Cipher Brief

The Best Reads of 2023: A Holiday Gift Guide

Bill Harlow is a retired Navy captain and former spokesperson for the White House and CIA.

The Cipher Brief presents an annual list of recommended books on intelligence, foreign policy, and national security. [ more ]

PublishersWeekly.com

7 Books from 2023 You Shouldn't Overlook

A list of seven books released in 2023 that reviewers recommend not to miss

Includes a graphic novel, a slim dispatch, a debut novella, and a collection of vignettes [ more ]

The Atlantic

Our Dramatic Relationship With the Natural World

Books about our connections to nature can provide insight and understanding of the natural world.

Nature writing can offer dramatic and transformative experiences with the natural world. [ more ]

Peoplemag

'Harry Potter' First Edition Found in Bargain Bin Sells at Auction for $69,000

A rare first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone sold for over £55,000 ($69,000) at auction.

The book features original art and is one of the scarcer copies that went to bookshops. [ more ]

The Atlantic

Seven Books Rooted in the Natural World

Reading can be a powerful way to reconnect with the Earth

Nature is inescapably entwined with our bodies and homes [ more ]

The New York Review of Books

The Ghost in the Labyrinth | Ursula Lindsey

A great book is only ever about nothing, and yet, everything is there.

The Most Secret Memory of Men turns out to be a truly great book, so sweeping and rich and surprising that it can't be reduced to being 'about' one thing or another. [ more ]

Nytimes

Read Your Way Through Madrid

Madrid is a city that is difficult and often hostile, but it refuses to be reduced to an ideal.

The books about Madrid often explore the experiences of those who come from elsewhere to forge their identity in the city. [ more ]

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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 ]

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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 ]

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Five of the best romance books of 2023

Sophie Kinsella's 'The Burnout' is a funny and well-plotted book with a coastal town setting that adds a bittersweet quality to the story of young people's anxiety and love.

Rebecca Yarros' 'Iron Flame' is a highly anticipated book in the Empyrean Series, which is compared to Harry Potter and the Hunger Games and has generated a lot of excitement.

Cecilia Rabess' 'Everything's Fine' is a controversial but addictive and funny romance that deals with race and politics, sparking a social media storm over the portrayal of racial inequality.

Jilly Cooper's 'Tackle!' offers her signature wit and features beloved characters like Rupert and horses, making it a quintessentially British read. [ more ]

The Atlantic

The Atlantic 10: The Best Books of 2023

Books are becoming a countercultural medium that offers a unique space for ideas to roam

The Atlantic 10 recognizes books that compel readers while making them pause and consider unexpected thoughts [ more ]

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In a year of book bans, Maureen Corrigan's top 10 affirm the joy of reading widely

2023 was an outstanding year for books

Book banning efforts have been prominent in 2023 [ more ]

Slate Magazine

The 10 Best Books of 2023

Books in 2023 explored the theme of escape and new futures.

Two recommended books from 2023 are 'Mrs. Price' and 'The Vaster Wilds.' [ more ]

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Food & drink

Rachel Roddy's recipe for poached chicken with five sauces | A kitchen in Rome

Ginia used to make a traditional Italian dish called bollito misto alla Piemontese

Ginia and the author bonded over their love for books and food [ more ]

The New Yorker

2023: The Year in Reading

The New Yorker's writers share their favorite books from 2023

One writer praises Robert Caro's biography of Lyndon B. Johnson [ more ]

The Atlantic

The Atlantic 10: The Best Books of 2023

Books offer a countercultural medium of focus and complexity in a world filled with distractions.

This year's selections include ambitious projects that are clear, beautiful, and impossible to put down. [ more ]

Bustle

7 Books To Read This December

Books can provide solace and balance in challenging times

A mix of books that explore difficult realities and books that celebrate friendship and magic can help maintain emotional well-being [ more ]

BOOK RIOT

9 Fantastic Books Set in the 1980s

The 1980s hold different associations for different people, and books set in that decade can offer diverse perspectives on lesser-known places and events.

Books set in the 1980s can explore various global challenges and sources of hope and connection, reflecting the diversity of human experiences during that time.

The article suggests additional sources for readers interested in exploring books set in the 1980s for nostalgic purposes. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

35 Gifts For Book Lovers That Aren't Books

Gifts that stand out from the shelf of books

BuzzFeed may collect compensation from sales [ more ]

E2ma

email : Webview : It's Giving Tuesday: Support international literature

Deep Vellum is a nonprofit publishing house and bookstore that focuses on publishing books for their artistic and social value.

Deep Vellum aims to bring the world into conversation through literature and believes that all books, regardless of commercial success, are important.

Deep Vellum's nonprofit model allows them to offset the expense of publishing through grants and donations. [ more ]

Time Out New York

These are the recent theater books you should read

The life of a theater critic involves a lot of reading, including nonfiction books about theater.

Reading about theater can give a greater appreciation for what happens on stage.

There are numerous nonfiction books about theater that are worth reading. [ more ]

Decider

Save 60% On 4 Months of Audible With This Cyber Monday Deal

Audible is offering a Cyber Week deal with 60% off the first four months of Premium Plus membership and $20 in Audible credit.

The deal includes one credit per month to purchase any audiobook from the Audible library.

Books that inspired popular movies and TV shows are highlighted, along with pricing options for credits and hard copies. [ more ]

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Escape to another world': Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe on reading in prison

Books can provide an escape from difficult situations like solitary confinement.

Reading can help transport readers to different worlds and provide a sense of freedom.

Books have the power to connect people across time and space. [ more ]

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