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Altoona professor’s book selected as one of 100 notable African books of 2023
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The Great Books of the Great War
Reconsidered, some classic works of the Great War challenge our customary apprehension of the literature of this period and prompt fresh thinking about these writings. The war and the widespread disruptions of the years following it stirred up questions about meaning and value, about ties between the past and the future, about the mystery and…
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Book Review: The Dictionary People, by Sarah Ogilvie
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Colorado Springs area literary events starting Dec. 3
SIGNINGS Barbara Nickless — “Play of Shadows,” 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Hooked on Books, 12 E. Bijou St.; 719-419-7660. Book Signings — Jason Dennen “8 Days Until Sunrise,” and Frankie Morelli, “The Mobb Diet,” 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Covered Treasures Bookstore, 105 Second St., Monument; 719-481-2665, coveredtreasures.com. Nancy Godbout Jurka — “Magic on the Mountainside,” 1-3 p.m. Dec. 10, Covered…
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The Guardian view on marginalia: scribbles that can change the meaning of books
They are just straight lines down the margins of a book, but the peculiar magic of celebrity marginalia means that those 15 lines may turn out to be the world’s most valuable pencil markings. They appear in a copy of Isaac D’Israeli’s Curiosities of Literature, an eccentric assemblage of anecdotes and musings that once belonged…
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Book Review: Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees
Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees Journey to the forests of Kashyyyk and learn the lore of the galaxy’s most storied species in Star Wars: The Secrets of the Wookiees. Young fans will uncover fascinating stories about famous Wookiees across galactic history, all accompanied by incredible artwork and interactive features, including pop-ups, booklets, and…
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Why banning or burning books is the start of something terrifying
Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size The outgoing head of the American Libraries Association has warned the resurgence of censorship and book banning is of global concern and says it’s a precursor to darker times. Ahead of a visit to Australia for an address about censorship next week, Tracie D Hall says it…
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The best short books you can read in one sitting
For many students, getting around to reading will be a constantly present but ever-low-down point on their to-do list. However, reading doesn’t have to be a chore, and there are many short books which you can read to get you out of a reading slump. All coming in at less than 200 pages, here are…
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Kochi International Book Festival expects one lakh visitors
Organisers of the 26th Kochi International Book Festival 2023 expect around one lakh visitors to the festival and exhibition and sale of books. The book festival between December 1 and 10 at the Ernakulathappan Ground had already attracted a large number of book lovers, including school and college students, said E.N. Nandakumar, president of the…
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Walsh: Collection of funny essays about U.P., book of poetry both offer literary escapism
Here’s a quick look at a pair of recent releases that offer entertaining literary escapism. One is likely to make you giggle and groan — the other is considerably more thought-provoking. “Off the Hook: Off-Beat Reporter’s Tales from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula” by Nancy Besonen (Modern History Press, $34.95 HB, $21.95 PB) is a great selection…
