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Inside the Core: Scholars’ Forum With Mary Grace Mangano
Mary Grace Mangano, Core faculty member and author. Inside the Core, we are excited to welcome Core adjunct faculty member Mary Grace Mangano as she will present for us at our next Scholars’ Forum in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition on Tuesday, December 5 at 4 p.m. via TEAMS. Originally, Ines Murzaku was going to present…
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This Month is Sofia’s 50th Book Fair: A Literary Milestone – Novinite.com
The National Palace of Culture will host the Sofia International Book Fair‘s 50th edition from December 5 to 10. Organized by the “Bulgarian Book” Association, this premier book event will feature over 170 publishers showcasing more than 100,000 titles for both children and adults. With the theme “We create stories. We create history,” this jubilee…
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The Best Books of 2023
What book did you read this year that you immediately recommended to all your friends? We want to hear about it. Join MPR News host Kerri Miller Monday at 9 a.m. for a special live edition of her regular Friday show, Big Books and Bold Ideas. Instead of chatting with an author, Miller will talk…
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Books for Christmas giving 2023
Dear Readers: Another year seems to have flown by. The reviews listed below are from Dec. 16, 2022, through Nov. 17 of this year. I hope that the books I have reviewed have helped you and your families. This bibliography is a list of books that I believe will build the character and faith of…
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Notes From an Average Girl | Books are a girl’s best friend
In the first grade, I read my first chapter book. I went to Barnes & Noble with my mom. We stood just beyond the children’s play area. We discussed if I was ready and if I was a strong enough reader. “There won’t be any pictures,” my mom said, “only words.” Her warning didn’t scare…
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Writing Thriller Novels Makes Me A Better Lawyer
By Reece Hirsch (December 1, 2023, 9:40 AM EST) — In this Expert Analysis series, attorneys discuss how their unusual extracurricular activities enhance professional development, providing insights and pointers that translate to the office, courtroom and beyond. If you have a hobby you would like to write about, email [email protected]….
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The Best Audiobooks of 2023
Each month, for your literary listening pleasure, our friends at AudioFile Magazine bring us the cream of the audiobook crop. Now, at 2023 draws to a close, they’ve rounded up the very best audiobooks of the year. Happy listening and happy holidays! * FICTION AudioFile’s 2023 Best Fiction Audiobooks include beautifully written stories, performed by talented narrators.…
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Barbara Kingsolver on Annie Dillard, ‘Room,’ and The Book That Makes Her Feel Seen
Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to console you, move you profoundly, or make you laugh, consider a recommendation from the writers in our series, who, like you (since you’re here), love books. Perhaps one of their favorite…
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AutHer Awards Season 5 jury announced: Meet the esteemed jury members
AutHer Awards, a joint initiative of JK Paper and The Times of India, is an annual award that is given to remarkable Indian women writers who have improved the world of literature with their storytelling, narratives, and creativity. The prestigious AutHer Awards are given in six major categories, namely: Best Fiction, Best Non-Fiction, Best Debut,…
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When did publishers stop caring what their readers actually want?
It was easy to choose books for my young nieces and nephews this Christmas. First, I ruled out stories about boys who think they are girls, girls who dream of having their breasts removed, and pet rabbits unhappy at being misgendered. Then I rejected books telling toddlers how to be anti-racist and older children how…