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17d ago
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‘Reading is so sexy’: gen Z turns to physical books and libraries
Book sales boom as readers escape the ‘oversaturation and noise of the wild west digital landscape’
18d ago
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J.G. Ballard: My Favorite Books
The renowned English writer reflects on the literature that shaped his imagination.
18d ago
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Missouri GOP candidate destroys LGBTQ books with flamethrower: video
Valentina Gomez, a 24-year-old GOP candidate in Missouri, has sparked controversy by burning LGBTQ-friendly books with a flamethrower. In a video shared on social media, Gomez declares her intention to rid local libraries of books she believes are harmful to children. The video has received significant backlash, with many criticizing Gomez's actions and drawing comparisons to book burnings in Nazi Germany. The incident sheds light on the growing trend of book banning and censorship in Republican circles.
19d ago
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Email Trove Reveals Amazon 'Censored' Vaccine Books After Pressure from White House, Jim Jordan Says
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has released a trove of internal documents that he claims show Amazon engaging in censorship of COVID-19 content under pressure from President Biden's administration.
20d ago
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France's Comic-Book Tradition Hits New Heights
The market for French comic books, or bandes dessinées, has experienced significant growth during the pandemic. This article explores the reasons behind this surge in popularity and discusses the challenges facing comic-book creators in France.
20d ago
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Bruce Willis’ wife writing book about being his caregiver after dementia diagnosis
Emma Heming Willis, the wife of actor Bruce Willis, is set to publish a book about her experience as a caregiver to her husband after he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
21d ago
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I Seek a Kind Person by Julian Borger review – the small ads that saved Jewish children from the Nazis
Borger’s account of how pleas in the Manchester Guardian by Viennese parents trying to rescue their children – one of them his father – from the Holocaust is gripping and powerful.
22d ago
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Princess Diana Almost Called Off Wedding to Prince Charles But Her Dad Changed Her Mind, New Book Claims
A new book by royal biographer Ingrid Seward reveals details of Princess Diana's wedding and her father's role in convincing her not to call it off.