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A Rare Book From Jane Austen’s Library Estimated to Sell for $100,000 at Auction
Jane Austen’s copy of Curiosities of Literature Courtesy of Sotheby’s A rare, rediscovered item from one of the most universally beloved writers in the English language is now open for bidding, as Sotheby’s has announced the sale of Jane Austen’s personal copy of Isaac D’Israeli’s Curiosities of Literature. Estimated to sell for between US$100,000 and…
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12 Christmas and holiday romance novels to warm your winter or give as gifts
As the temperature drops and the nights grow longer, the idea of a date night with a good romance novel sounds like an ideal plan. So grab a glass of wine or cup of hot cocoa and curl up in front of the fireplace with one of these holiday reads. You won’t be the only…
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Orion Magazine – 18 Book Recommendations for the Young Bookworm
Did someone say tiny pet glaciers, three-eyed foxes, fainting possums, beaver ponds, and beret-wearing snakes? That’s right, we’re back with more tried and true environmentally-engaged children’s book recommendations for your favorite young ones. Consider picking up some of these charming, funny, beautiful, moving, thoughtful, goofy, and creative titles today. And of course, don’t forget to…
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Literary group provides books for babies
MIFFLINBURG — The Keystone State Literacy Association Susquehanna Valley (KSLA SV) hopes that visions of reading and books dance through the heads of youngsters in the Susquehanna Valley. During the holiday season, KSLA SV sponsors a Books for Babes program for young readers in an effort to spread the love of reading. Children who receive…
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LGBTQ+ rights group sues over Iowa law banning school library books, gender identity issues
Several families are suing to stop Iowa’s new law that bans books from school libraries, forbids teachers from raising LGBTQ+ issues and forces educators in some cases to out the gender identity of students to their parents. The American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa and Lambda Legal announced the federal lawsuit Tuesday, saying the law…
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Hendrix English Professor Publishes New Hemingway Book
Dr. Alex Vernon’s Reading Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls to be released January 2024 CONWAY, Ark. (November 29, 2023) — Hendrix College English professor Dr. Alex Vernon’s latest book, Reading Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls: Glossary and Commentary, will be released January 30, 2024, by The Kent State University Press. Vernon is the…
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Parvulescu installed as Liselotte Dieckmann Professor in Comparative Literature – The Source – Washington University in St. Louis
Anca Parvulescu, the Liselotte Dieckmann Professor in Comparative Literature, delivers her installation address Nov. 2. (Photo: Washington University) Anca Parvulescu, a professor of English in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, was installed Nov. 2 as the university’s Liselotte Dieckmann Professor in Comparative Literature. “The history of comparative literature can hopefully help…
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Publishers launch initiative to highlight Palestinian authors and history
A group of publishers has launched a week-long initiative encouraging people to read books by Palestinian authors and about Palestinian history by offering free ebooks. #ReadPalestine begins on Wednesday and runs until 5 December. The campaign was created by Publishers for Palestine, a group that published a statement of solidarity with Palestine in early November.…
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Electrifying Love Triangles Make These Y.A. Novels Irresistible
Adalyn Grace, the author of the “Belladonna” series and the “All the Stars and Teeth” duology, recommends her favorite young adult novels with heroines torn between competing romantic interests. There’s nothing that gets me turning the pages of a book faster than a love triangle. Maybe I’m a glutton for punishment (most of the time,…
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Kayla Gebeck Carroll Discusses the Importance of Representation in Literature | Insights
At Holland & Knight, we strive to develop an organization where all individuals, especially those from underrepresented communities, can have and see a path to success. In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, we hosted conversations with employees from across the firm to listen to their stories about their Native American heritage, upbringing and experience.…