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Book review: A diary sends a woman on a quest to solve cold case of 6 missing Black girls
The Item - South Carolina
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By BRUCE DESILVA Associated Press At age 13, Sydney Singleton discovered an old photograph tucked away in a drawer in her paternal grandmother's guest room. It was a portrait of a Black girl just entering her teen years - a girl who looked a lot...
James Shapiro: ‘I loved books fiercely as a child. I remember when my brother tried to borrow one I bit him and drew blood’
Irish Independent
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James Shapiro is a writer and Professor of English at Columbia University. His book Shakespeare in a Divided America was selected as one of the 10 books of 2020 by The New York Times. He will be at the Dalkey Book Festival which takes place from...
Kenyan author prosecuted for writing a book about president's daughter
BBC
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June 4, 2025
Kenyan free-speech advocates and lawyers have condemned the prosecution of the author of an unauthorised biography of Kenyan President William Ruto's daughter. Charlene Ruto accused Webster Ochora Elijah of "misusing" her name by writing the book...
Grammy winning singer Muni Long celebrates mother’s book release, birthday in Gifford
Vero News
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June 4, 2025
How many mothers can say they have a double Grammy-award winning daughter and are also the author of a new, captivating romance-mystery novel? For Gifford resident Sheila Joyce Smith, the writer of “Private Talk” and mother of critically acclaimed...
Angela Merkel Appeals For EU Unity In Speech Following Prague Book-Signing
Brno Daily
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June 4, 2025
Hundreds of people yesterday besieged the Luxor Palace of Books in the centre of Prague, where former German Chancellor Angela Merkel signed her memoir, entitled ‘Freedom’. At a meeting with the public at Lucerna Palace later that evening, Merkel...
Lisbon Book Fair underway
The Portugal News
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The fair returns once again to one of the most famous Lisbon’s parks, which has already reached its "physical space limit", and this year, in addition to having 350 pavilions and 963 publishing brands, it will present an unprecedented green...
Former reality TV and NRL star Luke Bateman divides internet with book deal
Seven News
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June 4, 2025
Former NRL player turned Bachelor star Luke Bateman has divided the internet after it was revealed he had a book deal with Simon and Schuster. Bateman, who was on the Canberra Raiders list between 2015 and 2019, recently bobbed up on TikTok to...
Glenwood Book Fair attracts scores of visitors
Berea Mail
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June 4, 2025
THE inaugural Glenwood Book Fair is the talk of the town with organisers and visitors still buzzing about the success of the event that was held at the Phansi Museum from May 29 to 31. The Glenwood fair was organised by Micromega Publications, the...
Oxford alumni and their books: Alice Winn
The Oxford Student
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June 4, 2025
Oxford alumni Alice Winn, who studied English Literature at St Peter’s College, may have published just one novel so far, but it is one hell of a debut. Since its appearance in 2023, In Memoriam has met with widespread acclaim and been lauded with...
Charlene Ruto: President Ruto's daughter slams Webster Ochola says authoring book about her disrespectful
The Standard
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Charlene Ruto (L) and Webster Ochora (R) [File/Collins Kweyu/Standard] President William Ruto's daughter, Charlene Ruto, has defended her move to sue author Webster Ochora Elijah over alleged impersonation, saying that no one should author her...
Marvin Lake book published by family
St. Maries Gazette Record - Idaho
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After five years, the work of the late Marvin Lake was published thanks to his wife and sons. Marvin Lake spent more than 25 years researching and compiling photos for a book highlighting the many forgotten and long lost single-room schools that...
Ex-Chair of EFCC unveils explosive book on Nigeria’s fuel subsidy fraud
Eagle Online
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June 4, 2025
A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), AbdulRasheed Bawa, has released a groundbreaking new book, titled: “The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud.” It provides an authoritative...
Former EFCC chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa unveils explosive book on Nigeria’s fuel subsidy fraud
New National Star
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June 4, 2025
Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has released a groundbreaking new book titled ‘The Shadow of Loot & Losses: Uncovering Nigeria’s Petroleum Subsidy Fraud’. This powerful exposé provides...
Author of ‘The Book of Quint,’ a ‘Jaws’ prequel, visits Island
Martha's Vineyard Times - Massachusetts
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June 4, 2025
Ryan Dacko, author of “The Book of Quint,” a prequel to “Jaws,” will be on-Island during Amity Week. Dacko’s novel provides details and backstory to enhance the performances in the original movie. In the book, Quint survives the greatest naval...
Ex-White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre book out this fall, 'Independent'
ABC News - New York
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June 4, 2025
NEW YORK -- Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has a book out this fall that promises a close look at President Biden's decision not to run for reelection and calls for thinking beyond the two-party system. Jean-Pierre herself...
Southern Appalachian Labor School to host monthly book sale on June 7
WOAY 4 - West Virginia
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June 4, 2025
Oak Hill, WV (WOAY)- If you’re on the lookout for your poolside reads for the summer, the Southern Appalachian Labor School has a book sale coming up to help you find them. The sale will kick off on Saturday, June 7, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at...
Great South Side Sale in Bethlehem, in its 29th year, rescues thousands of items from becoming junk — and for a good cause
Morning Call - Pennsylvania
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June 4, 2025
For one weekend every June in South Side Bethlehem, the grounds of Broughal Middle School become heaven for thrifting enthusiasts. The “Great South Side Sale” is in its 29th year, and will offer for sale an assortment of, well, everything, most of...
Your Pilates And Brunch Outfits Just Got A Lot More Affordable Thanks To Lululemon’s Sale
Marie Claire Australia
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June 4, 2025
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EaseMyTrip unveils 17th Anniversary Sale
Travel Daily Media
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June 4, 2025
EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s largest online travel tech platforms, has unveiled a grand sale in celebration of its 17th anniversary, offering attractive travel deals across a wide range of services. Running from June 3rd to June 10th, 2025, the...
Hillsborough superintendent under fire from school board after removing 600 books from school libraries
WTSP - Florida
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The superintendent removed the books without consulting the school board in a move that could cost the district hundreds of thousands of dollars. Author: wtsp.com Published: 6:16 AM EDT June 4, 2025 Updated: 6:16 AM EDT June 4, 2025