Published by Yale University Press in the US and Penguin in India, it tells the subcontinent’s story from the British Raj to independence and partition.
1. Table for Two by Amor Towles (Viking: $32) A collection of stories from the author of "The Lincoln Highway." 2. The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo (Flatiron Books: $30) A magic-infused novel set in the Spanish Golden Age. 3. The Women by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin's Press: $30) An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided. 4. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 5. North...
Do you love reading – but all too often find yourself just scrolling through your phone or watching TV? Here is how to get lost in literature againIn the age of digital distractions, it is easy to struggle to find the time and headspace to get lost in literature. How can you get back into the habit? Librarians share the best ways to rediscover reading, make it a regular habit – and their tips for the most unputdownable books. Continue reading
Experience a dramatic shift in your reading habits with the extraordinary Glocusent USB Rechargeable Book Light, specially designed for enthusiasts who relish their reading time in bed. Complete with an array of features like five adjustable brightness levels, three color modes, a USB rechargeable battery, and an ultra-light design, this product on Amazon ensures that you get the utmost comfort and convenience. This book light emphasizes customizability with its five brightness variations, thus...
BATON ROUGE - Readers, rejoice: Brandi's Book Drive is happening Wednesday!The book drive's goal is help gather books for children's home libraries. Not every child has ready access to books that may interest them, and reading is a key component of academic and social success. By donating to the book drive, you could provide a book for a child in need. Drop-off will be held at Essential Credit Union in Towne Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. The drive will accept books for children...
Author Jenny L. Howe reads from her 2023 novel, “On the Plus Side” and talks about writing romance and why plus-size representation matters during an upcoming presentation in Haverhill. Howe’s talk will be followed by a book signing and the first 10 people to register receive a free book Howe first started scribbling stories into […] The post Howe to Read From Her Book ‘On the Plus Side’ April 27 at Haverhill Public Library first appeared on WHAV.
Our guide on what to watch this weekend includes 'Dune,' 'The Jinx' and
Half a century since the perfectionist director vowed to block it, a critique that dared to discuss flaws in his films is to be publishedStanley Kubrick, the relentless perfectionist who directed some of cinema’s greatest classics, was so sensitive to criticism that, in 1970, he threatened legal action to block publication of a book which dared to discuss flaws in his films.The director of Spartacus and 2001: A Space Odyssey, warned the book’s author and publisher that he would fight “tooth and...
Lizette Epps, a prominent Reading community leader and advocate, won first place at the BookFest awards ceremony on April 6 for her debut book, “Our Voices: Little Stories Through a Latina Lens.” The BookFest Book Awards, an esteemed literary competition, recognized Epps’ work in the Non-fiction Category in Society & Social Sciences on Race, Class, […]
. Read part two of You Are Here in another unmissable exclusive extract. And catch up on part three of our serialisation here
Loading 50 years ago, Stephen King's debut novel Carrie was published, launching a new horror master, and one of the most prolific American writers of all time. In honor of the anniversary, we attempt to rank some of King's best novels with Neil McRobert, host of the Talking Scared Podcast and the author of the Esquire piece "All 75 Stephen King Books, Ranked." Plus, we take your calls. Grammy-nominated Chilean tenor saxophonist Melissa Aldana has just released her new album, Echoes Of The...
In yesterday's extract from One Day author David Nicholls' new novel, You Are Here, Marnie, a 38-year-old book copy editor, wondered how she had ended up feeling quite so lonely.