…the idea of having your book that was published in 2019 become an overnight bestseller because of a tweet from someone calling themselves Bigolas Dickolas is difficult to wrap your head around. It’s made even better by the fact that this is a queer sci-fi novella with poetic writing. Read more
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What bestselling books tell us about how Russians are processing the war. Read more
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A Utah woman who recently published a children’s book on losing a parent has been charged with murdering her husband, the father of her three children. Read more
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Nearly 200 dealers from 17 countries will bring plenty of acknowledged treasures and quirky surprises to the Park Avenue Armory this weekend. Read more
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Four hundred years ago, what may be the most significant book in the English language first appeared in print. Read more
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Nationwide, people are playing a lot more chess — usually online or in apps. Both middle and high school kids are playing chess on their phones in the hallways between classes, sneaking moves in when their instruments are down during orchestra practice. Students at one school even turned the winter formal into a makeshift chess tournament. Read more
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World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Each year, on 23 April, celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books – a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures. UNESCO’s theme for 2023 – Indigenous Languages! Last year saw the start of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-32) and it’s a UN priority to uphold and promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism. Read more
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A California man who pleaded guilty to making online threats to shoot up and bomb the offices of dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster was sentenced to a year in prison this week. Read more
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Norman Rush’s “Mating” has achieved handshake status among younger readers thinking seriously about romantic relationships. Read more
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Recent automatic updates to e-book editions of works by Roald Dahl, R.L. Stine and Agatha Christie are a reminder of who really owns your digital media. Read more
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