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LeBron James celebrates favorite season with Halloween kids’ book
Original article can be found here. LeBron James has a treat for his younger fans this Halloween. The Los Angeles Lakers star announced Thursday that the latest in his series of children’s books, “Happy Spooky Halloween,” will be released on July...
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9 mistakes to avoid when submitting to the CBC Literary Prizes CBC Books Books -CBC Literary Prizes |May 5|
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The 2025 CBC Poetry Prize is open for submissions until June 1, 2025 at 4:59 p.m. ET. You can submit an original, unpublished poem or collection of poems of a maximum of 600 words (including titles). The winner will receive $6,000 from the Canada...
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For 124 years, this book club has connected Fort Dodge women
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-Submitted photo Members of the Ingleside Study Club stand together at one of their meetings.For well over a century, the Ingleside Study Club has connected women of Fort Dodge through their love of one of the world’s oldest forms of communication...
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Meet the Pauline sister who writes Catholic vampire books
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When a religious sister felt inspired to write a Catholic vampire trilogy, she knew the inspiration came from Jesus — but she did not know if the other sisters would think she was “crazy.” Vampire novels are not known for inspiring teens to become...
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BIRN Republishes Free E-Book on Serbia Protests for Anniversary
An e-book of Balkan Insight’s coverage of the student-led protest movement in Serbia has been republished with new material for free download to coincide with the anniversary of the Novi Sad station disaster. Photo Illustration: BIRN/Igor Vujcic....
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Major Books signs Treasury of Vietnamese Folk Tales
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Major Books has acquired Treasury of Vietnamese Folk Tales by Nguyen Đổng Chi. Publisher Kim Trần acquired world rights from Nguyễn Đổng Chí’s estate, with the book set to publish in March 2026. It will include 11 stories from "the definitive...
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Now you know, Vernon man publishing B.C. almanac
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Bob Kronbauer – BC Bob – has been sharing B.C. stories on social media, TV, and, now, in a book Bob Kronbauer’s latest project is a hit with people. Now you know. Kronbauer, from Vernon, aka BC Bob, tells stories about British Columbia to the...
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August Books signs 'searingly funny' personal-development parody
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August Books has signed How to Con Friends and Manipulate People, a "searingly funny" personal-development parody by Geraint Anderson, the author of Cityboy: Beer and Loathing in the Square Mile (John Murray). Ause Abdelhaq, senior commissioning...
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Dr. Seuss manuscript found in UCSD archives to be new children’s book
When editors from Random House Children’s Books visited the Dr. Seuss collection at UC San Diego’s main library in May, they were looking for something special: a work that could tie in with America’s upcoming 250th birthday. Among the thousands...
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'Masterpiece' novel named one of the best books ever written
There’s no better time to cosy up with a good book than in autumn when the weather turns colder and the nights are darker. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT 1984 by George Orwell is a book that has captivated its readers since it was first...
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The best books you must read before Christmas — including one for Black Mirror fans
November is a great month for book lovers (Image: Getty) With Halloween over and done with, it's only a matter of time before the shops are (even more) full of festive food, gifts and decor. The same goes for books too, with Christmas romcoms and...
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5 Books by Hudson Valley Authors to Read in November
This month’s pick of books from Hudson Valley authors spans the spectrum from local lore to cosmic speculation. Former Woodstock Times editor Brian Hollander celebrates the overlooked stories of the Hudson Valley; Rabbi Stephen B. Roberts examines...
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See Curtis Sittenfeld, Eoin Colfer and more at Twin Cities Book Festival
Readers requesting imaginative dedications, dealers hawking piles of rare books and authors with cramping wrists are the hallmarks of Twin Cities Book Festival, which is happening Nov. 8.The event, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., is shifting to a new...
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Notable Books by Local Authors
Don’t miss the latest news. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called this novel by Erin Somers (Beacon) “a wry and ingenious tale of marital infidelity.” A happily married young woman in the Hudson Valley constructs a fantasy life around a...
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Two new books on Marx and Marxism
Hartman, Andrew. Karl Marx in America. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2025. ISBN: 9780226537481. Leipold, Bruno. Citizen Marx: Republicanism and the Formation of Karl Marx’s Social and Political Thought. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University...
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Floating book fair visits VI for first time
Virgin Islands residents young and old browsed shelves featuring children’s books, Bibles, cookbooks, novels and more while on board the world’s largest floating book fair. The ship Logos Hope docked Friday at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park for...
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Day authors, illustrators rekindled reading culture at children’s book festival
The air buzzed with laughter as children clutching colourful storybooks darted between rows of stalls lined with vibrant illustrations and picture books. The Akada Children’s Book Festival 2025, held at the Upbeat Centre, Admiralty Way, Lekki,...
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Why the tactile experience of books still matters in raising curious, empathetic readers
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For all the convenience of screens, childhood reading is not merely about decoding words; it is a full-body, social and emotional practice. The feel of paper, the weight of a page turned, the margin where a child can circle a word or jot down a...
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Will Smith to make lit fest debut at Sharjah International Book Fair
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The 44th Sharjah International Book Fair will welcome American actor, rapper and author Will Smith, acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and celebrate Greece as Guest of Honour, organisers have announced. Taking place at Expo Centre...
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KAA Gent marks 125 years with Sam Baro & Ivan Leko book launch
Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – KAA Gent celebrated its 125th anniversary at Ghent City Hall with Chairman Sam Baro and coach Ivan Leko. The club launched the anniversary book Buffalo, 125 Years, priced €79 (€49 for subscribers). As HLN News...
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