Tag: books_and_literature
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Media Monitor: NPR Books Newsletter Marks Centennial of a Promising Debut Novel
NPR's Book of the Day newsletter, hosted by Andrew Limbong, spotlights a promising debut novel turning 100 and invites reader emails, following last week's nostalgic look at The Giver.
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Media Monitor: New York Times Polls Crime Writers for Best Thrillers of the 21st Century
Penguin Random House's ReadDown newsletter highlights The New York Times' poll of nearly 300 crime novelists, editors, booksellers and librarians to rank the best thrillers of the 21st century.
MediaEntertainmentDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TV The New York TimesPenguin Random HouseBest Thrillers of the 21st CenturyGone GirlGillian FlynnTana FrenchBooks and Literature
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Media Monitor: Penguin Random House Highlights Fall Reading Picks, Including New Shannara Novel and Outlander Tie-In
Penguin Random House is promoting a slate of recommended reads, including Terry Brooks' return to the Shannara world and a Starz tie-in edition of Diana Gabaldon's "Dragonfly in Amber."
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Media Monitor: Penguin Random House Highlights Most Challenged and Banned Books
Penguin Random House's ReadDown spotlights frequently challenged and banned books, citing American Library Association data and promoting a Banned Wagon tour stopping in New York City, Detroit and Chicago.
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Library of Congress Publishes 'Speaking of America,' Featuring David M. Rubenstein's Congressional Dialogues
New book from Duke University Press collects 19 conversations from David M. Rubenstein's Congressional Dialogues series, featuring Ken Burns, David Grann and others, available Oct. 6.
MediaEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentUSADigital and Print PublishingGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEducation Speaking of AmericaLibrary of CongressDavid M. RubensteinCongressional DialoguesDuke University PressBooks and LiteratureRobert R. NewlenU.S. Library of Congress
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Library of Congress Publishes New Book on Food and Folk Culture
"Sharing Food, Sharing Culture" draws on more than 100 items from the American Folklife Center's collections, marking the center's 50th anniversary with contributions from chef Michael Twitty.
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Media Monitor: NPR Books Highlights Funding Cut, Seeks Donations
NPR Books is reporting on a past congressional funding cut that impacted public media. It highlights ongoing efforts to secure donations and mentions recent discussions on World Cup-related books.
Politics and GovernmentMediaSportFederal GovernmentEconomyDigital and Print PublishingEducation NPR BooksPublic mediaFundingCongressDonationsWorld CupBooks and Literature
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Media Monitor: Penguin Random House Highlights Celebrity Memoirs and Lifestyle Guide
Penguin Random House is recommending new book releases, including memoirs from Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey, and Al Pacino, alongside a lifestyle guide by Shira Gill.
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Today in History: Archibald MacLeish Born and Lusitania Sunk on May 7
Discover two major historical events that happened on May 7. Archibald MacLeish, the ninth Librarian of Congress, was born in 1892, and the British ocean liner Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat in 1915.
Politics and GovernmentConflictMediaWorldFederal GovernmentMilitaryDigital and Print PublishingEuropeGermanyUnited Kingdom Archibald MacLeishLusitaniaGlencoeHistoryBooks and LiteratureEducationU-boatU.S. Library of Congress
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Media Monitor: Penguin Random House Announces May Book Releases
Penguin Random House is promoting its upcoming book releases for May, highlighting new titles from authors Matt Haig and Elizabeth Strout to kick off the summer reading season.
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Harvard's Jill Lepore Wins Pulitzer Prize for U.S. Constitution History
Harvard's Jill Lepore won a Pulitzer Prize for her book on the U.S. Constitution, leading the latest Harvard Gazette digest. The update also features research on workplace retaliation, historical scrapbooks, and upcoming campus events on geoengineering and electric vehicles.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessWorldEducationEnvironmentEmployment and LaborEnergyEuropeLegal Jill LeporePulitzer PrizeHarvard UniversityBooks and LiteratureWorkplace RetaliationU.S. Constitution
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Media Monitor: Penguin Random House Highlights Historical Fiction and New Paperbacks
Penguin Random House is highlighting a curated selection of historical fiction, new paperback releases, and celebrity titles, including works by Dolly Parton and Ina Garten, in its latest weekly reading roundup.
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