https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/jul/02/summer-reading-30-best-holiday-reads-authors-critics Summer reading: the 30 best holiday reads – chosen by authors and critics From an evocative story set in a Trinidad graveyard to a riveting exposé of the Sacklers… Novelists including Johny Pitts, Monica Ali and Nina Stibbe on their essential holiday books Summer reading: the 50 hottest new books for a great escapeSummer … Continue reading Summer reading from the Guardian
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Best literary adaptation of 21st century leaving HBO Max July 31
https://www.techradar.com/features/hbo-max-is-about-to-lose-the-best-literary-adaptation-of-the-21st-century HBO Max is about to lose the best literary adaptation of the 21st century By Tom Goodwyn published July 8, 2022 Opinion: A heavy book became a light-touch marvel (Image credit: Studiocanal) If we’re talking literary titans, really only William Shakespeare can rival Charles Dickens when it comes to his presence in all our lives, especially … Continue reading Best literary adaptation of 21st century leaving HBO Max July 31
What makes a good beach read? (Hint: not the cover)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/beach-read-books-summer-holiday-vacation-11656599789?mod=hp_featst_pos5 Sunshine and Glistening Seas on the Cover of Your Beach Read Might Mask Something Darker Publishers put a blue sky and sand dunes on the cover no matter the subject; ‘The Hemlock Sisters’ becomes ‘The Sunshine Sisters’ Readers on the beach in Benidorm, Spain, in 2018. MARTIN PARR/MAGNUM PHOTOS By Ellen GamermanFollow The siren call of … Continue reading What makes a good beach read? (Hint: not the cover)
When we eat (or don’t eat) may be critical for health
http://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/24/well/when-we-eat-or-dont-eat-may-be-critical-for-health.html When We Eat, or Don’t Eat, May Be Critical for Health A growing body of research suggests that our bodies function optimally when we align our eating patterns with our circadian rhythms. Credit...Evan Cohen By Anahad O’Connor July 24, 2018 Nutrition scientists have long debated the best diet for optimal health. But now some experts … Continue reading When we eat (or don’t eat) may be critical for health
Bill Gates’ list of 5 great books for summer
https://www.gatesnotes.com/About-Bill-Gates/Summer-Books-2022? 5 great books for the summer I loved all of them and hope you’ll find something you enjoy too. By Bill Gates June 06, 2022 As I was putting together my list of suggested reading for the summer, I realized that the topics they cover sound pretty heavy for vacation reading. There are books here … Continue reading Bill Gates’ list of 5 great books for summer
Lengthy interview of George R.R. Martin of “Game of Thrones”
George RR Martin: ‘I don’t understand how people can come to hate so much something that they once loved’ The ‘Game of Thrones’ creator sits down with Kevin E G Perry at the Santa Fe Literary Festival to discuss toxic fans, the enduring influence of Marvel’s Stan Lee, and the new HBO series ‘House of the Dragon’ … Continue reading Lengthy interview of George R.R. Martin of “Game of Thrones”
Bill McKibben close to despair about America’s ideals
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/31/books/review/bill-mckibben-flag-cross-station-wagon.html Bill McKibben, American Idealist, Sours on America’s Ideals Credit...Jesse Reed BUY BOOK ▾ When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Timothy Egan May 31, 2022 THE FLAG, THE CROSS, AND THE STATION WAGONA Graying American Looks Back at His Suburban Boyhood and Wonders What the Hell HappenedBy … Continue reading Bill McKibben close to despair about America’s ideals
Terrific 2022 audiobook choices
bookriot.com/best-audiobooks-2022/ THE BEST AUDIOBOOKS 2022 HAS TO OFFER (SO FAR!) Kendra Winchester May 31, 2022 This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I love few things more than settling in for a long drive or a night in with an audiobook. I’ve smiled to myself as … Continue reading Terrific 2022 audiobook choices
Old Kindles won’t be able to buy new e-books starting in August
https://www.androidpolice.com/kindle-purchases-shutdown/amp/ Old Amazon Kindles won't be able to buy new e-books starting in August BYAROL WRIGHT, published May 25, 2022 Amazon will give you 30% off a new one if this change pushes you to upgrade Amazon got its start as an online marketplace for books back in the '90s, so it only makes sense … Continue reading Old Kindles won’t be able to buy new e-books starting in August
Books readers wish they’d opened earlier
http://www.bookbub.com/blog/popular-books-i-wish-i-read-sooner? Books I Wish I Had Read Sooner: 28 Readers Share By BookBub•Updated: May 12, 2021•6 min read We’ve all seen it happen: A book becomes popular, and suddenly everyone is talking about it. For one reason or another, you don’t read it right away — and when you do, you wonder, “Why didn’t I read this … Continue reading Books readers wish they’d opened earlier
Amazon Kindle software fix arriving
goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-releases-new-kindle-update-which-solves-many-bugs Amazon releases new Kindle update which solves many bugs May 18, 2022 By Michael Kozlowski 6 Comments Amazon released the 14.3 firmware update a couple of weeks ago and pulled it within a day, before too many Kindles downloaded and installed it. This is primarily due to a large number of bugs. The update had an adverse effect on battery … Continue reading Amazon Kindle software fix arriving
Elderly lady sleuths in books — a love letter
bookriot.com/old-lady-sleuths/? ELDERLY WOMEN UP TO NO GOOD: LOVING OLD LADY SLEUTHS P.N. Hinton May 13, 2022 This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. A strange thing seems to happen when you become elderly. In the span of a few years, people treat you are incapable of … Continue reading Elderly lady sleuths in books — a love letter
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