Door County Reads explores Hmong life, culture with 'That Latehomecomer'

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Door County Reads explores Hmong life, culture with 'That Latehomecomer'

Non-reading events such as panel discussions, creative writing, film showings and play readings that relate to the selected book in some way also are held to enhance the understanding of the book. This year's selection brings the experience of a Hmong-American family to light — “The Latehomecomer:
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Assembly Series unveils spring 2018 lineup

Wessel has authored or co-authored three books, including two New York Times best-sellers: “In Fed We Trust: Ben Bernanke's War on the Great Panic” (2009) which chronicles the Federal Reserve's response to the financial crisis of 2007–08; and his most recent publication, “Red Ink: Inside the
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Science, Culture and #MeToo in Whit Taylor's 'Ghost Stories'

I self-published Ghost [an earlier version of the book] in 2015 and figured that would be it. About a year after, I met Rosarium publisher Bill Campbell and he reached out to me about re-publishing Ghost in a collection of short stories, so that it could find a wider audience. I was hesitant initially, but Bill
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UOG Press, MARC Publications seeking Guam history authors and manuscripts

The University of Guam Press at the Micronesian Area Research Center recognizes a great need for contemporary history books in Guam's literary canon and is seeking Guam history authors and manuscripts. UOG Press would like to establish a pool of writers and historians to author a comprehensive
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Darden Colleagues Carry Late Professor's Book Over the Finish Line

James Rubin, a professor at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, had spent years working on his first book before he sustained serious injuries in a fall at his home on June 21, 2016 – the same day he submitted his first draft to his publisher. Rubin, 64, died from his injuries 15 days
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Alex Jones Is Reportedly Working on a Book With Neil Strauss

CNN reports that they've obtained a proposal for the book — The Secret History of the Modern World & the War for the Future — which Strauss's agent, Marc Gerald of United Talent Agency, has been sending to publishers. UTA has denied that they're representing the book. The 27-page proposal
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Audiobooks Are Now Available on the Google Play Store

… phone for listening during a commute, but then switch to another device when you get home. The Audiobooks section on Google Play is live right now, and you can avail a 50% discount on your first book. Google is also offering dozens of top titles and best-sellers for under $10 to celebrate the launch.
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Tea is actually magical creativity juice

More than just a comfortable habit, science has shown that sipping tea throughout the day improves and prolongs creative performance. Any writer will tell you that tea makes work go more smoothly, but mere anecdote is not enough to satisfy scientists. That is why a group of researchers from Peking
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Night goth inventors Bauhaus recall the time they met David Bowie

After an attempt at self-publishing stalled the project for a year, the much-anticipated book celebrating gothic-rock icons Bauhaus, is slated for release in March. Put together by Bauhaus drummer Kevin Haskins, the book Bauhaus Undead: The Visual History And Legacy Of Bauhaus, chronicles the
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