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Victoria romance author publishes fourth book
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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When Mary Pat Johns was a young girl, she told her mama she was going be a famous author. On Wednesday when her latest book No. 5 on Amazon’s new releases in the contemporary Christian fiction category, she lived up to her childhood dream. “I told...
Prime Day Has a Ton of Harry Potter Gifts on Sale, Including Books and 4K Movies
IGN
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July 11, 2025
Amazon Prime Day is still going on for one more day, and a lot of the best deals are still live. We're seeing some of the lowest prices of the year on 4K movies, books, LEGO sets and pretty much everything else. And while the holidays are still a...
Books on BookTok: 'AI might be able to write a book that sells, but I am not convinced it can write a book that matters'
The Bookseller
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This week BookTok creators reflected on how the online community would respond to an AI-authored novel. During his talk at The Bookseller’s Marketing and Publicity Conference 2025, NielsenIQ BookData’s head of publisher account management Philip...
Book review: ‘The Keeper of Lost Causes (Department Q, #1)’ by Jussi Adler-Olsen
The Somerville Times - Massachusetts
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July 11, 2025
By Dennis Fischman Recently, I heard that Netflix had issued a new TV series, Dept. Q, based on a set of mystery novels that fall into the category of Nordic Noir. The first season is getting good reviews, and I thought I would go take a look at...
Book features history of Carroll’s love for America’s pastime
Carroll Times Herald - Iowa
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Before the first pitch was thrown Friday night, June 10, 1949, christening Carroll’s gleaming new Merchants Park, the town had already could boast 75 years of baseball history. And who would have known that 76 years later that the stadium, thanks...
Security studies professors publish new book on Iran/North Korea Alliance
Odessa American - Texas
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July 9, 2025
Dr. Anthony Celso (far left) and Dr. Bruce Bechtol (second from left) present their new book to the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy Photo) SAN ANGELO Dr. Bruce Bechtol Jr. and Dr. Anthony Celso of the Angelo...
Book sale, wine tasting, Lawrence City Band’s summer finale and more events
Lawrence Journal-World - Kansas
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photo by: Mike Yoder In this file photo, the Lawrence City Band performs June 4, 2014, in South Park. Friday, July 11 Trinity Vintage & Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vermont St. Continues Saturday morning. Summer Book...
Book signing to take place in Leitrim this weekend
Leitrim Observer
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July 10, 2025
A book signing for a publication which will invoke much local interest will take place in Carrick-on-Shannon at the weekend. The signing by Fr Liam Kelly will be held this Saturday 12th July at 3pm in Mulveys House of Gifts, Carrick-on-Shannon. He...
Book chronicling intrigues that dominated the ascension rites of 21st Olu of Warri to be launched August 19
Fresh Angle
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A book which reportedly captures the inside story, intrigues and power-play that “dominated the ascension rites” of “the 21st Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III CFR” will be launched Tuesday, August 19 by 12 noon at Aghofen, Olu...
Books: Nothing Says Summer Like The End Of The World
KUOW 94.9 - Washington State
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July 10, 2025
Seattle summers just make everything feel possible. You can see the silver linings a little better in the sunshine. And that makes it a little easier to enjoy some sad summer reads. Right? If you want proof, check out Sequoia Nagamatsu’s How High...
Publishing industry in Uzbekistan sees surge as tax breaks and investments roll in.
Kun.uz
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July 10, 2025
Every year, around 11,000 book titles are published in Uzbekistan with a total print volume of 40 million copies, according to MP Zuhra Mirgoziyeva, who spoke during the July 8 session of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis. Mirgoziyeva...
Lakeshore College faculty publish new educational books
EC Wisconsin News
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July 8, 2025
Lakeshore College faculty members have expanded their influence beyond the classroom with the release of two new books. Dr. Emilie Lindemann from the Communications Faculty has published “Ghost(ed) Woman & the Electric Purple Pants,” while...
Book Review: A new documentary history of Hong Kong 1945–1997
The Round Table
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July 10, 2025
[This is an excerpt from an article in The Round Table: The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs and Policy Studies.] Drawing mainly on government documents covering all aspects of public policy and social life, the book clearly shows...
National Art Gallery Publishes 'Stage 0.1', A Concert Photo Book By Tapa Otai
Bernama
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July 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- In a move to expand the documentation of Malaysia’s visual arts, the National Art Gallery has, for the first time, published a concert photography book, titled Stage 0.1, by veteran photographer Mustaffa Ahmad...
Salt Path author’s fourth book delayed by Penguin after controversy
The i paper
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July 11, 2025
The publication of Raynor Winn's next book has been delayed following allegations parts of her first memoir were fabricated — claims her publisher, Penguin Books, said had caused the author "distress" The publisher behind The Salt Path is delaying...
Theatre, the “void,” and nuclear blast: Germanic Studies professor publishes new book on post-1970’s experimental theater and science
Indiana University Indianapolis
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July 8, 2025
Imagine a stage play without a beginning, middle, or end. Or perhaps a production with no actors present, only a set for viewers to explore a fast space of rotating stages overloaded with objects and all kinds of possible meanings. Strange smells,...
Local authors up for statewide awards: Four Franklin County authors nominated in four different Mass Book Awards categories
Greenfield Recorder - Massachusetts
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November 7, 2025
Four Franklin County authors have been nominated for the 2025 Mass Book Awards. Authors Mk Smith Despres of Greenfield, Brian Donahue of Gill, Adrie Rose of Deerfield, and Gabe Cole Novoa of Shelburne Falls have made the longlist for the 25th...
'The Salt Path:' A book that captured the hearts of millions, but now mired in...
Journal News - Ohio
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On Friday, publisher Penguin Michael Joseph agreed with author Raynor Winn to delay the publication of her next book, according to long-time specialist magazine The Bookseller. The delay is the latest blowback from a bombshell report in last...
On the Last Day of the Prime Day Sale, My Favorite All-in-One Kitchen Appliance Is 25% Off
CNET
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July 11, 2025
Amazon Prime Day final hours: Amid the many great home appliance deals happening during Amazon's Prime Day sale, the Chefman Everything Maker can make almost anything and is available at a great price. The normal list price of $60 on the Chefman...
Prioritizing African publishing could double its value, UNESCO report says
Semafor
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Africa’s $7 billion book industry could be worth $18.5 billion if governments invested in local publishing and reduced their reliance on foreign players, a UNESCO report argued. Educational publishing is particularly lucrative in countries such as...