The week’s bestselling books, Aug. 25
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Source link
LGBTQ+ books are facing an increase of censorship in UK schools, study finds
School librarians in the UK have opened up about the increased censorship regarding LGBTQIA+ books. Over the last couple of years, queer literature in the…
Backlash arises after Florida school accused of throwing out LGBTQ-themed books
A story about administrators at the New College of Florida throwing out hundreds of library books, many reportedly containing LGBTQ+ themes, has ignited a new…
The best supermarket delivery passes that can save you up to £208
IF you regularly get your weekly shopping delivered, but you don’t have a delivery pass, you could be overspending by hundreds of pounds a year.How…
A whimsical game is hiding among books at Los Angeles Public Library
Imagine that your local public library is inhabited by an undiscovered race of tiny people. They’ve hidden themselves in the racks, tucked behind books and…
The week’s bestselling books, Aug. 4
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Source link
Why Comic-Con hasn’t outgrown its comic book origins
Good morning and welcome back to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter!I’m novelist and punk historian Jim Ruland, and some of my earliest obsessions with…
Who is Dominique Sachse? Meet the Morning on Merit Street news anchor, Youtuber and content creator from Houston, Texas
PRESENTER Dominique Sachse has announced that she privately married her long time friend in June.This news comes two years after she divorced Nick Florescu. Here's…
EastEnders star admits she books nanny to babysit on days off for ‘me time’
EASTENDERS actress Natalie Cassidy has admitted she sometimes books a nanny to babysit for her kids on her days off to allow for "me time".The…
Las Vegas’ Sphere books its first EDM set with Anyma on New Year’s Eve
Las Vegas has long been the EDM capital of America, with its massive Electric Daisy Carnival and a year-round circuit of resort mega-club residencies. Later…
A Clayton Kershaw biography and more baseball book recommendations
Good morning and welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. I’m novelist and punk historian Jim Ruland, and this week we’re celebrating America’s pastime.…
‘You could get PTSD’ reveals Katie Price as she’s forced to slap warning to readers at the start of new tell-all book
KATIE Price has revealed that her brand new book has been forced to carry a warning as a result of its traumatic content.The 46-year-old is…
Ghana’s Former President Mahama Launches Russian Language Version of his Political Memoir
As part of the political election campaign and solicit support for the presidential bid, Ghana’s former president John Mahama has launched the Russian language translation…
Major book retailer with over 300 branches confirms closure of beloved branch – but is set to reopen in a new location
A MAJOR book retailer with more than 300 branches has confirmed the closure of one of its beloved branches.Waterstones in Bournemouth's Castlepoint Shopping Centre revealed…
The week’s bestselling books, July 14
Hardcover fiction 1. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. The God of the Woods by…
The Return of the Taliban: Afghanistan After the Americans Left -Book Review
Hassan Abbas’s book, “The Return of Taliban: Afghanistan: After the Americans Left”, delivers an in-depth analysis of events leading to Taliban’s takeover following the U.S.…
The week’s bestselling books, July 1
Hardcover fiction 1. James by Percival Everett (Doubleday: $28) An action-packed reimagining of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” 2. The Women by Kristin Hannah (St.…
Meet the writer translating Alejandro Zambra, José Donoso and more
Good morning and welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. I’m Jim Ruland, a novelist and punk historian, and although I’m currently on vacation…
Travel expert reveals exact time to book to snap up 5* hotel stays for under £100 – and how to always save cash
A TRAVEL expert has revealed the exact time to book to snap up 5-star hotel stays for under £100. Being smart about your holiday could save…
‘Patient’ McClymont books Women’s Amateur Championship final place
Scots golfer Lorna McClymont said her patient approach was key to booking her place in Saturday's 121st Women’s Amateur Championship final at Portmarnock.The 23-year-old, from…