Like most readers, I too used to fiercely defend always reading the book first, and as someone who usually prefers this order of things, I still mostly hold on to it. This is because I expect movie adaptations to fall short in comparison to the book, so I prefer to enjoy the original medium first, the one with more information — and the canon perspective — before I dive into the movie, even if this means the movie might disappoint me....
The awards set out to recognize exceptional audiobook and spoken word performances, and count a variety of performers— from politicians to actors— among their 25 award winners. This year’s winners included Barack Obama for the Narration by the Author award and Lin-Manuel Miranda for the Best Male Narrator Award. Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish of Outlander fame also won, as did Ashley C. Ford, Deepti Gupta, Leslie Jordan, and others....
The recording includes readings of the justices’ opinions, an introduction by Faye Wattleton, the first Black woman elected president of Planned Parenthood, and is narrated by Ariel Blake and Imani Jade Powers. While the recording omits some legal references in efforts to be more accessible, a downloadable PDF is available as a complete reference. Find more news and stories of interest from the book world in Breaking in Books.
For instance, Courtney Summers’s Sadie is one of the best audiobooks I’ve listened to this year and is engaging as hell. The full cast of narrators definitely added to appeal of the audiobook. I will admit that some of the minor characters did sound like they were reading off a script, but did that distract from the fact that this book is one of the most angriest, most powerful books about girls and victimhood and justice?...
The August article details schools’ alleged use of “soft censorship” to divert time away from visits from authors who have written such books. Author K.A. Holt told EW that a school visit had been cancelled, with students needing to study given as the reason. However, a student later reached out to Holt on social media to suggest that they believed the author was being discriminated against. Some authors and educators argue that censoring LGBTQ+ books and their authors does a disservice to the students....
That said, since we have covered Wenwu (formerly The Mandarin—see what I mean about the names?) let us delve into the background for said hench: Friends, meet Razor Fist. Well, technically Razor Fists. Fun with legacy characters! And Doom Bots! The first Razor Fist was one William Young (Masters of Kung Fu #29 (June, 1975) whose employer replaced his hands with razor blades just for funsies. Which is why you should always check the fine print, kids....
Ehrenreich passed away September 1st at a hospice in Alexandria, Virginia. Her daughter, Rosa Brooks, has stated it was the result of a stroke. Rosa also shared that Barbara was still working on a book in her final days, about the evolution of narcissism. — Ben Ehrenreich (@BenEhrenreich) September 2, 2022 She goes on to explain that her work from then on was about passing the torch to the next people to take up this fight....
If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to be an author, then read on for some expectations to be busted (sorry!) and perhaps even for a few surprises as we pull the veil back on what it’s really like to be an author. Just like being a librarian, there’s more to it than people realize. Before we dive in, I would like to note that I am speaking from the experience of traditional publishing, and I cannot speak to independent publishing!...
In Daevabad, djinn summon flames with the snap of a finger, blood can be dangerous as any spell, and a clever con artist from Cairo will alter the fate of a kingdom in the thrilling sequel to THE CITY OF BRASS. As Nahri carefully navigates life in the dangerous royal court, Ali has been exiled and must rely on the frightening abilities gifted to him by unpredictable spirits in order to survive....
It seems like everyone wants to ban a book, and no one wants to be a book banner. But the truth is that a book ban isn’t the same as making it illegal to buy or sell that book in the entire country. It’s not putting a book title in the same category as selling heroin or looking for elephant tusks on the black market. It’s absurd to shift the goal posts by trying to say that book banning is an on/off switch, where as long as someone, somewhere, somehow can access the book, it’s never been banned....
Read Like a Girl Raglan T-shirt: For all you readers who woke up feeling like you just might run for president even if there ain’t no precedent… Hammock Reading Art Print: Because hammock reading season should be year-round! Read Books, Pet Cats Joggers: For all your essential stay at home, book reading and cat petting needs! Washi Book Stickers: Deck out your planners, stationery, and notebooks with these fun stickers!...
Book Riot is teaming up with LitNuts for a chance to win a 1-year subscription to Kindle Unlimited! Old School Library T-Shirt: This funny T-shirt is perfect for the librarian in your life. Cup of Books Sticker: Get this cozy sticker for your laptop, water bottle, or notebook. Sounds Gay, I’m In Pin: This pin depicting a rainbow stack of books is basically my philosophy when it comes to picking new books....
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Zahra sees the world in vivid color. When she’s happy, she feels a razzle-dazzle pink in her hands. When she’s sad, she feels a deep blue behind her eyes. But she isn’t quite sure how to feel about the color of her skin. Kids at school tell her she is different, but her mother tells her to be proud! From a diverse team and based on extensive research, The Proudest Color is a timely, sensitive introduction to race, racism, and racial pride....
Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by Clock Star Rose Spine by Fran Wilde. Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake by Alexis Hall $2.99 Slow Horses by Mick Herron $2.99 Middlegame by Seanan McGuire $2.99 The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa $1.99 The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks $2.99 The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon for $2.99 Transgender History (2nd ed) by Susan Stryker for $3....
Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by Mad Cave Studios. The Murder of Mary Russell by Laurie R. King for $1.99 The Gun by Fuminori Nakamura for $1.99 The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon for $1.99 Evening in Paradise by Lucia Berlin for $2.99 The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick for $3.99 Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden for $1....
Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by Flatiron Books, publisher of Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy. The Dragon Republic by R.F. Huang for $2.99 Dear Rachel Maddow by Adrienne Kisner for $2.99 Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner for $4.99 Godshot by Chelsea Bieker for $2.99 Antigone Rising by Helen Morales for $3.99 When Women Were Birds by Terry Tempest Williams for $2.99 The Deep by Rivers Solomon, Daveed Diggs, William Hutson, Jonathan Snipes for $1....
