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30 of the best fantasy novels of all time
One of nine cult-favourite books, Outlander is a time-travelling mystical novel filled with romance, death-defying adventure, monstrous horrors, war, kidnappings and so much more. The year is 1946, and Claire Randall is on a second honeymoon in the Scottish Highlands with her husband Frank. Yet one afternoon, while exploring her surroundings, Claire walks through a…
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Annie Cardi shares her top feminist YA contemporary novels
This post was written by Annie Cardi, author of Red. When I was in high school, I was a huge reader. English was my favorite class and I had a group of friends who passed around books to each other. (Now, one is an astrophysicist and one is an artist, and we still have a…
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Queen’s sight quip after writing tiny Dolls’ House book
By Lou NewtonBBC News © His Majesty King Charles III 2024/PA The Queen quipped that writing a tiny book for the Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House caused her eyesight to deteriorate. Camilla penned one of 20 new manuscripts created to refresh the tiny library collection. The books measure just 1.8in (4.5cm) and have been hand-crafted by…
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The 10 Most Popular Books Purchased by Electric Literature Readers
In January 2020, Bookshop.org was created as an online retail alternative to Amazon. Since then, the platform has raised more than $29 million for local bookstores. The books we feature on the site link directly to Bookshop, with 10% of the profit from each sale going to support our mission as a literary nonprofit. In…
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Emirates Literature Festival 2024: A celebration of stories, books and people
Image credit: Supplied Come January 31, Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City will see bibliophiles, authors and storytellers come together at the weeklong Emirates Literature Festival as it returns for its 16th edition in the city. Considered the Middle East’s largest celebration of books and stories, Emirates Literature Festival also serves as an established platform…
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Unlocking Indian literature: 10 must-read Indian authors
Dive into the captivating world of Indian literature with our ultimate reading list featuring 10 must-read authors. Each author brings a unique flavour, reflecting the diverse experiences of India. From the spiritual insights of Tagore to the captivating stories of Rushdie, these authors offer more than just tales—they provide a window into the heart and…
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Banned Books Pros and Cons – Top 3 Arguments For and Against
Pro/Con Arguments | Discussion Questions | Take Action | Sources | More Debates Source: © witthaya/stock.adobe.com The American Library Association (ALA) has tracked book challenges, which are attempts to remove or restrict materials, since 1990. In 2020, the ALA recorded 156 reported book challenges in the United States, a significant decrease from the 377 reported…
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National Book Foundation Announces 2024 Spring Season of NBF Presents
Twenty-one authors honored by the National Book Foundation to appear at 14 events between February and May 2024 The National Book Foundation announced its spring NBF Presents line-up of 14 events taking place in 12 cities from February through May 2024. NBF Presents, the moniker for all of the Foundation’s public programs, represents the Foundation’s…
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7th edition of ‘Nellai Book Fair’ to begin on February 3; ‘Porunai Literary Festival’ on January 30, 31
The much-awaited ‘Nellai Book Fair’, which used to draw huge crowd from various parts of the district and also from neighbouring districts will be held at the Trade Centre at the Exhibition Grounds here from February 3 to 13. As a precursor to this mega event, the second ‘Nellai Literary Festival’ and ‘Youth Literary Festival’…
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8 Novels About Women’s Invisible Labor
Around 15 years ago my friend Erik interrupted me while I was talking about my workday to say, “Stop being boring.” He was always a bit brash and maybe my feelings were a little hurt, but it became lore, a story I told about him. With time and distance, I can see that he was…