If you haven’t heard of Sarah J. Maas, it’s only a matter of time before you do. The bestselling author has been drawing massive audiences at book appearances and readings around the world in the last few years. Now, she’s going viral on BookTok — that’s TikTok’s community of book lovers — as more readers […]
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Five new books to read this week
New releases this week include a historical non-fiction book that gets a perfect score… Fiction 1. Green Dot by Madeleine Gray is published in hardback by W&N on February 1st 🟢 GREEN DOT by @gray_madeleine_ (out 2/27) is the 20 something’s novel you need! Author @caitlinmoran says, “I wolfed GREEN DOT down over two nights…Every […]
Five new books to read this week
Ahead of London Fashion Week in February, designer Harris Reed has released his fashion manifesto… Fiction 1. The Gallopers by Jon Ransom is published in hardback by Muswell Press. Available January 25th (Muswell Press/PA) Set against the bleak and unforgiving backdrop of post-war North Norfolk, The Gallopers is the tale of young man’s quest to […]
Committee OKs bill that would require removal of school library books statewide if 3 Utah districts deem them indecent
Books or other materials in Utah public school libraries deemed pornographic or indecent by three local school districts — or two school districts and five charter schools — could be removed from schools statewide, under legislation approved by a state legislative committee. The House Education Committee gave a favorable recommendation to HB29, by a vote […]
Five new books to read this week
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Cunningham is back with his first novel in nearly a decade… Fiction 1. Day by Michael Cunningham is published in hardback by Fourth Estate on January 18th As the world changes around them, a family weathers the storms of growing up, growing older, falling in and out of love, losing the […]
Idaho bill on ‘harmful’ library books moves forward after most public testimony opposed it
Idaho lawmakers sent a bill aimed at restricting library books that are “harmful” to minors to the House floor after nearly two hours of public testimony. More than 100 people attended a legislative committee’s hearing on House Bill 384, and 18 testified, most of them against it. All 11 Republicans on the legislative committee voted […]
Bill O’Reilly, who supports Florida book ban laws, is outraged after his own books come under review
Bill O’Reilly is furious that two of his books were removed from a Florida school district. O’Reilly has been supportive of book ban laws in Florida. He vowed to find out who put his books up for review and “put their pictures up on television.” Former longtime Fox News host Bill O’Reilly is outraged after […]
Library books are a focus for Idaho Republicans. What you should know about 2 proposals
Amid national strife over how children are educated, lawmakers in Idaho are trying to pass bills that limit what materials youth can access at libraries. Republicans introduced a bill to the Senate on Friday that would require local school boards to create policies for what they hold in their libraries, assemble committees to review challenged […]
Trump Claims He’s the Only US President in 72 Years Not To Have a War. Here’s What the History Books Say
Claim: Trump is the only U.S. president in the last 72 years (since 1952) not to “have any wars.” Rating: Rating: False Context: While the United States was not involved in any wars during Trump‘s presidency, he was not the only president in the last 72 years of whom that was true. “I had […]
Five new books to read this week
Kick off your new year reading list with some gripping thrillers… Fiction 1. Here In The Dark by Alexis Soloski is published in hardback by Raven Books on January 18th 🎭 ‘A poised, daring debut’ @alex_segura 🎭 ‘A mix of acerbic wit and Highsmithian invention’ @parabasis Not long to wait until you too can dive […]
The top 10 self-improvement books to help you start 2024 off right
The start of a new year is a natural time to take stock. Everything comes bubbling to the surface. Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but held yourself back from? Is there an area of your life that’s calling out for attention and improvement? Is there a personal topic you need some quality […]
10 meaningful self-improvement books to help you start 2024 off right
The start of a new year is a natural time to take stock. Everything comes bubbling to the surface. Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but held yourself back from? Is there an area of your life that’s calling out for attention and improvement? Is there a personal topic you need some quality […]