Shannen Doherty sets the record straight Why Patrick Swayze fans still can’t forget him It is every author’s dream to have their book turned into a movie or television show — but sometimes it can also become their nightmare. For every Game Of Thrones or Harry Potter treatment, which turns authors such as George RR […]
Todd Harmer, CTV Vancouver Island Published Thursday, September 12, 2019 10:27AM PDT Last Updated Thursday, September 12, 2019 6:34PM PDT Russell Books in Victoria is hoping to make it into the Guinness World Records by building the tallest tower of Guinness World Records books. The bookstore is working with Guinness World Records to create the […]
Lovchik is a social justice activist, takes a historical view of topic; event Sept. 25 FERNDALE — Ferndale social justice activist John Lovchik will discuss his book, “Racism: Reality Built on a Myth,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, in the Readings Gallery of Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham. Lovchik will discuss this timely… […]
In Florida prisons, anything from cigarettes to cellphones can be contraband. But, a few things on the list might be surprising — like books. Some 20,000 of them are banned by the Florida Department of Corrections. Tallahassee Clemency lawyer Reggie Garcia’s book “How to Leave Prison Early” is one of them. Garcia’s book teaches inmates […]
Your latest published work can also serve as a larger marketing tool. September 10, 2019 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Getting a book published is pretty easy these days, at least if you’re willing to self-publish. But using a book to grow your business in a practical, tangible way […]
Doubleday Books Art Director Emily Mahon has been designing book covers for 20 years. After studying graphic design at Penn State, and an internship at Harper’s Bazaar, she was ready to leave the magazine world for the literary one. “I loved the idea of being free in my approach, not wed to a certain look. […]
JAKARTA — Literature is among the crucial elements for a city’s growth. Unesco, for instance, initiates World Book Capital and City of Literature programs that highlight the importance of literacy to advance a city and generate sustainable urban development. Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur has been chosen as the 2020 World Book Capital, while in 2017 […]
Sudbury author Kenny Wilson is running a book drive to promote literacy here in the Nickel City. He asks that people purchase copies of his kids’ book, “The Adventures of Rabbit Girl: Rise of the Hero,” to be given to students in local schools who otherwise would not have the opportunity to own their own […]
We’re not supposed to talk about religion, death or politics in polite company, but this week’s SoCal book events are more interested in honesty than decorum. But, of course, there are many ways to tell the truth. Former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, in his new memoir “Call Signal Chaos,” criticizes the Obama administration directly, […]
David Silverberg, The Washington Post Published 7:27 am PDT, Thursday, September 5, 2019 What We Talk About When We Talk About Books: The History and Future of Reading What We Talk About When We Talk About Books: The History and Future of Reading Photo: Basic, Handout Photo: Basic, Handout Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close […]