The Nobel literature prize goes to Norway's Jon Fosse, who once wrote a novel in a single sentence ( apnews.com )
The Best Books of 2023 (So Far) ( www.vulture.com )
I read before bed but am unsure if I should be using a no back light Kindle or if the Kindle app on my iPhone is ok? Anyone have experience with sleeping quality after reading using either of these?
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Sci-fi books are rare in school even though they help kids better understand science ( theconversation.com )
Spooky reads for October?
Anyone else have some spooky reads lined up for October? My bookclub is reading Frankenstein this month, which will be a nice change of pace from the usual fare. I’ve got Tender is the Flesh, Rouge, and Black Sheep lined up. I will probably get to The Haunting of Hill House as well, which I’m really excited to read! I just...
We asked book lovers to reflect on Hispanic Heritage Month. Here’s what they recommended. ( 19thnews.org )
Emily Dickinson's grave at West Cemetery ( beehaw.org )
“The Iliad may be ancient – but it’s not far away” Emily Wilson on Homer’s blood-soaked epic ( www.theguardian.com )
For John Green, the Battle Over Access to Books Has Gotten Personal ( www.nytimes.com )
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Transfer Orbit: 17 new sci-fi and fantasy books to read in September 2023 ( transfer-orbit.ghost.io )
this is one of the main newsletters i use to keep up with new sci-fi and speculative fiction releases. it’s pretty good!
The Curious Case of Abortion in Science Fiction ( strangehorizons.com )
When Your ‘Doppelganger’ Becomes a Conspiracy Theorist ( www.nytimes.com )
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How to Live a Happy Life, From a Leading Atheist ( www.nytimes.com )
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A new memoir tries to mend the pieces of the author's broken Cuban-Jewish family ( www.jta.org )
A Book Is a Book Is a Book—Except When It’s an e-Book ( www.thenation.com )
Looking for contemporary uruguayan poetry to read
Hi, I read a lot of poetry in several different languages and for a while now I’ve been looking for poetry (preferably in Spanish) by contemporary uruguayan poets. I’ve read a lot of dead uruguayan poets, but I would like to get a better understanding for what is out there that is more current. I wonder if anybody has any...
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Bookstore? | Book Riot ( bookriot.com )
Top 10 books about solitary living ( www.theguardian.com )
One Morning in Maine, 225 People Went to the Library ( www.nytimes.com )
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Steven Erikson's epic fantasy series Malazan Book of the Fallen available now on Humble Bundle. ( www.humblebundle.com )
The massive 10 book epic fantasy series is a classic of the genre. If you’ve been interested in the series at all, this is the cheapest price I’ve seen for the whole lot.
Queer History Was Made in ’90s Clubs. These Fliers Captured It. ( www.nytimes.com )
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The Artful Imperfection of Medieval Manuscript Repair ( www.atlasobscura.com )
Can any of you recommend a good history of eastern philosophy book?
I am new to exploring philosophy and began reading a history of philosophy book. The author notes that most of the summary is of western philosophy but does touch on some East Asian/Persian/Arabian philosophy. Is there a book with a decently accurate portrayal, without adding too much commentary?
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Writer George Penney (who also writes wonderful posts about house-sitting adventures with feline overlords in various countries and is an entertaining follow) just posted this on Mastodon:...
New app helps US teens read banned books ( www.theguardian.com )
“The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) is trying to fight back. It recently launched the Banned Book Program, granting free nationwide access to books restricted in schools or libraries....
