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Victoria romance author publishes fourth book
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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When Mary Pat Johns was a young girl, she told her mama she was going be a famous author. On Wednesday when her latest book No. 5 on Amazon’s new releases in the contemporary Christian fiction category, she lived up to her childhood dream. “I told...
Book review: ‘The Keeper of Lost Causes (Department Q, #1)’ by Jussi Adler-Olsen
The Somerville Times - Massachusetts
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July 11, 2025
By Dennis Fischman Recently, I heard that Netflix had issued a new TV series, Dept. Q, based on a set of mystery novels that fall into the category of Nordic Noir. The first season is getting good reviews, and I thought I would go take a look at...
Book features history of Carroll’s love for America’s pastime
Carroll Times Herald - Iowa
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Before the first pitch was thrown Friday night, June 10, 1949, christening Carroll’s gleaming new Merchants Park, the town had already could boast 75 years of baseball history. And who would have known that 76 years later that the stadium, thanks...
Prime Day Has a Ton of Harry Potter Gifts on Sale, Including Books and 4K Movies
IGN
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July 11, 2025
Amazon Prime Day is still going on for one more day, and a lot of the best deals are still live. We're seeing some of the lowest prices of the year on 4K movies, books, LEGO sets and pretty much everything else. And while the holidays are still a...
From termites to cicadas: Author Addie Stewart shares critter tales at local book signings
My SouTex - Texas
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July 9, 2025
Addie Stewart, a published author from George West, will be reading and signing her books at local libraries next week. Stewart will appear at the George West Library on Monday, July 14, at 11:30 a.m. and at the Three Rivers Library on Thursday,...
If books be the root of good, read on
The Bookseller
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How many publishers does it take to launch a reading campaign? The answer, of course, is all of them. And all the booksellers, authors, illustrators, literary agents, librarians, influencers and as many others as we can find. Why? Because, to put...
Lymington writer pens vegan friendly book
New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times
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July 11, 2025
A LYMINGTON writer who follows a plant-based diet to improve her health while living with multiple sclerosis has penned a vegan-friendly book entitled Shirley: Give Peas a Chance. Having previously lived in London working for the BBC, Sky and the...
Penguin Michael Joseph delays publication of Raynor Winn's next book
The Bookseller
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Penguin Michael Joseph (PMJ) will delay the publication of The Salt Path author Raynor Winn’s next book, On Winter Hill, following an investigation in the Observer over the weekend that suggested her debut memoir was not entirely true. A statement...
Write a book with the help of Youbooks AI Book Generator
Mashable
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July 11, 2025
TL;DR: Youbooks is a unique AI tool that combines AI models to write your book how you want it, and it’s only $49 for life. If you’ve ever thought about writing a book but got stuck on where to start, Youbooks can help get you over that hurdle....
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Puig, Home of Creativity’ Book Celebrates the Company’s 110-Plus Years
WWD - New York
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July 11, 2025
PARIS – Puig is celebrating its more than 110 years of existence with a new book, called “Puig, Home of Creativity.” The 292-page tome published by Rizzoli will be sold in select bookstores starting Sept. 2. It focuses on the legacy, values and...
Friends of Norway library mount used book sale
Advertiser Democrat - Maine
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July 11, 2025
NORWAY — The Friends of Norway Memorial Library will hold their used book sale on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Norway Memorial Library, located at 258 Main Street, Norway. This event coincides with Norway Downtown’s Main Street...
Frontline: Get involved with the Chamber and Economic Development and Workforce Council Book Club
Estes Park Trail Gazette - Colorado
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July 11, 2025
“We received great feedback from our participants last quarter, and we are hoping for more folks to join us – whether or not they are Chamber members,” Originally Published: July 11, 2025 at 2:03 AM MDT
Progress and path ahead for Eskom sale of finance arm
ESI Africa
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July 11, 2025
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd has officially signed sale agreements to offload its non-core subsidiary, Eskom Finance Company (EFC), to African Bank Limited. The sale is a key milestone in South Africa’s largest debt-relief framework and Eskom’s broader...
Tracy Anne Ong’s memoir ‘Tethered’ is a book that teaches you to live sooner rather than later
Inquirer
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July 11, 2025
Tracy Anne Ong’s story is a testament to one’s ability to wade through life’s trials and tribulations. With every unexpected turn of events, Ong would rebuild and redefine what it means to live. From braving the tides of global catastrophe to...
Jane Lazarre, writer who redefined motherhood, dies at 81: Three books to remember her by
The Indian Express
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July 11, 2025
American memoirist and essayist Jane Lazarre, known for her nuanced explorations of motherhood, race, and political identity, passed away on June 19 at her home in Manhattan. She was 81. Over five decades, Lazarre built a formidable body of work...
Florence library summer reading program features more than books
The Daily News - Michigan
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Scott Obermann, who performs as Great Scott, helps his assistant, 10-year-old Kayce Vanlaarhoven of Aurora, Wis., magically find an egg during his magic show Tuesday in Florence, Wis. The program was part the Florence County Library’s "Color Our...
Lagos Unveils Investment Deal Book, Bold Vision For A 21st-Century Economy
Lagos Post Online
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July 11, 2025
PHOTO CAPTION: (L-R): Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Oreoluwa Finnih; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment (MCCTI), Olugbemiga Aina; Managing Director,...
Police book 2 men for making, posting sacrilegious remarks on social media
The Nation
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July 11, 2025
Rawalpindi - Police has booked two men for making sacrilegious statement and posting it on the social media during Muharram days. The FIR has been registered with City Police Station on Wednesday night under section 298 of Pakistan Penal Code...
Inspiring Southend couple appear on ITV morning show to promote new charity book
Echo News
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Life Begins at 90 has been written by Joyce and Norman Giller, aged 89 and 85 respectively, and all profits will go towards the work of Southend's The Music Man Project. Married - Norman and Joyce tied the knot at the Roslin Beach Hotel last...
How to secure Lorde tour tickets early, pre-sale dates & access tips for 2025 Australia & NZ Tour
The Economic Times
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July 11, 2025
After a long hiatus from Australian stages, New Zealand’s Grammy-winning pop artist Lorde is officially returning with her 2025 "Ultrasound" tour, in support of her upcoming album Virgin. The singer-songwriter confirmed the news on Instagram this...