Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by Simon & Schuster, publishers of The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman The Project by Courtney Summers for $2.99 Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive by Stephanie Land for $2.99 A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown for $1.99 Merry Spinster by Daniel M. Lavery for $2.99 The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky chambers for $1....
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While Sabaa Tahir does offer official merchandise on her website, which includes mugs, stickers, and T-shirts that are inspired by her novels and her quotes (this mug especially is pretty and sassy and I love it), there’s also a ton of fun Ember-inspired merchandise to be found around the internet. From candles to art prints, bookmarks to enamel pins, these fun items shows off the best of fan art and enthusiasm from readers!...
When it comes to bookish Halloween costumes, there are a couple rules of thumb I like to keep in mind. First, you want something recognizable. It doesn’t necessarily have to be recognized on sight; that “aha” moment when you give the name of your costume can also be a lot of fun. But you don’t want anything you have to explain too thoroughly. You also want your costume to be timely, clever, and/or not overdone....
Do you have a special bookish holiday memory? Why not start one with your family or classroom? This year, start a new tradition by incorporating book-inspired activities. Stave off that winter break boredom with crafts, decorations, and trying new recipes together. Each activity I’ve listed should be completed with adult supervision and some fun holiday music on Spotify. Make your craft supply list and check it twice! Then, visit our holiday archives for reading inspiration, quizzes, and more!...
This is a ridiculous statement, I know. And I do like reading! In theory. I do read, of course. I read about 100 books a year, which I know is a big number by normal standards. But I read because I make myself read. When I’m doing it, I enjoy it. My life is better when I’m reading regularly. But I don’t naturally pick up a book when I want to entertain myself....
Before I get into the books that enter the public domain in 2023, a brief refresher on how copyright works. Please note that I will focus on the United States, and that every country’s laws are different. This information is also available here. Every original creative work is automatically subject to copyright, owned by the creator. There are some specifications about what counts as a creative work and what doesn’t (titles, for example, cannot be copyrighted), and some exceptions to who owns the copyright for a work, but by writing a story or taking a photograph, for example, I automatically own those words or that image and the rights to reproduce and remix them....
A colleague, who traveled to Berlin last year for a writer’s residency, noted that in Germany bookshops were counted as essential shops, like supermarkets and pharmacies. In the Netherlands — and from what I see around me, I’d risk saying in most of the western world — it is not so. Bookshops were and continue to be labelled under non-essential, like any other retail shop, and so are libraries. I started working at an indie bookstore in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in January 2020, a few months before COVID-19 took over....
For those who love art but maybe aren’t familiar with the books that these artists have worked on, it’s also a treat to discover creative, moving work and then trace their names back to children’s books. Find below a wide range of children’s book illustrators who have their own shops on Etsy and/or Society6. I’ve linked to one item from each shop, but it’s absolutely worth clicking through to peruse their talent (and, of course, treat yourself to something that catches your eye!...
First published in 1973, The Dark is Rising is the second book in a series which bears the same name, written by children’s fantasy giant Susan Cooper. Although it’s the sequel to Over Sea, Under Stone (which follows three siblings as they search for the Holy Grail in Cornwall), The Dark is Rising can be read as a standalone, as it deals with (mostly) different characters fighting their own part of the ongoing war between figures from Arthurian legend, and an army of evil forces collectively known as The Dark....
Everyone’s a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too by Jomny Sun These little existential comics are cute and sad and funny and moving. Our alien friend is sent to Earth to observe humans, but he only befriends trees and animals. He understands much about life on Earth: we’re too busy being busy and not focusing on being happy instead. I highly recommend reading this on the beach or near a pool....
On the other hand, Marvel is a well-known superhero comics publisher. In 2007, the publisher launched Marvel Unlimited, its flagship subscription service. This is actually different from Marvel Comics, which sells digital comics à la carte. Now that you know a little bit about them, let’s start this Comixology vs Marvel Unlimited showdown. The choice between Comixology vs Marvel Unlimited is all up to you as it really depends on your reading habits, preferences, and needs....
Following England’s departure from the subcontinent, Pakistan has tacked back and forth between its cosmopolitan and more conservative elements. Additionally, its immigrant communities in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States have given the country a global dimension. Pakistani writers today grapple with this crucial moment, addressing what it means to be Pakistani. If you want to know more about contemporary Pakistani literature and its importance to understanding present-day Pakistan, do yourself a favor and read these authors....
Making iced tea at home when it’s easy to get every flavor from peach to kombucha at the gas station may seem like a waste of time, but just like most homemade foodstuffs, making your own eliminates a certain processed flavor. It’s difficult to describe other than chemically tasting. Also, it doesn’t take much time or effort to brew iced tea at home. Aside from the few minutes it takes to steep and add sugar to hot liquid, there’s no work at all....
