Most of the books in the top 20 have been released in the past six months, highlighting readers' interest in learning more about what is occurring in Washington, where things seem to change from day to day. One of the most popular titles, however, was written over 230 years ago, and a newly published
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The nonfiction book, which S&S said explores “black genius and excellence,” is based on interviews Sanders conducted with more than 50 black leaders, from artists to entrepreneurs. Elaborating, the publisher said the book will examine “the lessons learned from blackness that can be wielded to
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The 34-year-old creative writer with a Ph.D. in psychology from Columbia University announced her plan to write the poker-related book just over a year ago. But the New … While Konnikova was still interested in writing her poker-related book, she sought the expertise of a few poker greats. Erik Seidel
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Comic book lovers' favorite holiday returns this Saturday, as comic shops everywhere are giving away free books from publishers such as Marvel Comics and DC Comics for the annual Free Comic Book Day. Here are some of the Cleveland-area spots looking to help you celebrate the occasion.
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The story is one of a passion project gone right, explained Dan Wells, publisher of Biblioasis and a founder of both the press and a Windsor-based bookstore, also called Biblioasis. Well before the fair, Wells had bought the translation rights to Carrión's Bookshops: A Reader's History (translated by Peter
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He is currently a creative writing professor at MIT. In response to a request for comment, MIT told WBUR: “We are in the process of learning about this situation, and cannot comment.” Clemmons and Díaz were both on the schedule for the Sydney Writers' Festival in Australia, which started Monday and
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James Sloss played a pivotal role in the growth of Reconstruction-era Birmingham. He founded the furnaces that still carry his name, but also was key in bringing the railroad to Birmingham in 1871. It was this immediate shot of growth that earned the nickname “Magic City.” After selling the furnaces,
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