My belief is that you simply can't glance over too many book lists. With millions of books in print, your very favorite novel may just not have passed your eyes yet. So I'm always in the market for a list that may include a novel or nonfiction that's not on the usual top lists. Here's … Continue reading Top historical romances
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Amazon Paperwhite and Oasis Kindles are sold out, but not because new models coming
This writer often produces stories not available in the U.S. but they are, of course, tilted by not being domestic. Am including this because it nicely explains (huge demand, not a lull before a new design) the more or less sudden inability to get a new Kindle immediately if yours dies. Lots of people at … Continue reading Amazon Paperwhite and Oasis Kindles are sold out, but not because new models coming
Three dystopian novels for a fresh perspective
Margot Harrison, a fiction writer and editor at the Vermont newspaper Seven Days, offered us three recommendations for works dealing with malevolent technology. Her latest novel, “The Glare,” was released this month. Also check out her recent essay in The New York Times. “Infinite Detail: A Novel” by Tim Maughan In this 2019 dystopian novel, the only thing … Continue reading Three dystopian novels for a fresh perspective
Even top authors can take years for their first success
Right now, many of my friends are fighting against the overwhelming feeling of futility -- that nothing is going to get better, that there is no hope. Maybe a little therapy is needed to cope with what is, after all, a pretty grim world right now. OTOH, maybe we all need to simply keep striving … Continue reading Even top authors can take years for their first success
11 books now being read by Atlantic writers and editors
https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2020/07/books-to-read-this-summer/613825/ The Atlantic Daily: 11 Books We’re Reading This Summer Writers and editors offer inspiration from their reading lists.Caroline Mimbs Nyce July 2, 2020 2 more free articles this month Link your account Subscribe Now Ron Case/Getty Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new … Continue reading 11 books now being read by Atlantic writers and editors
Three audiobooks to distract from today’s reality
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/grab-your-ear-buds-here-are-three-great-audiobooks-to-distract-you-from-reality/2019/02/11/e2cc0868-24ad-11e9-90cd-dedb0c92dc17_story.html? Grab your ear buds: Here are three great audiobooks to distract you from reality By Katherine A. PowersFeb. 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. EST (HighBridge) The Current Past and present merge in “The Current,” Tim Johnston’s atmospheric, exquisitely suspenseful novel of two murders separated by 10 years. Audrey’s friend, Caroline, is driving her from … Continue reading Three audiobooks to distract from today’s reality
Two articles about Strand’s opening in NYC’s UWS – conventional and protests
https://www.westsiderag.com/2020/07/15/the-strand-opens-its-upper-west-side-store-the-owner-explains-what-books-people-are-seeking-out-today The Strand Opens Its Upper West Side Store; The Owner Explains What Books People are Seeking Out Today Posted on July 15, 2020 at 11:10 am by West Sider By Angela Barbuti The Strand begins a new chapter today as the literary landmark opens the door to its second home. “After 93 years in … Continue reading Two articles about Strand’s opening in NYC’s UWS – conventional and protests
Kindles become obsolete just like every other tech device
To save you the trouble of looking it up since U.S. residents were never presented with the Kindle Paperwhite 3 and 4 labels, the Paperwhites whose software will no longer be updated are those that are not waterproof. Simple dividing line. https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-has-ended-support-for-the-kindle-paperwhite-3/amp Amazon has ended support for the Kindle Paperwhite 3 Michael Kozlowski 18 hours … Continue reading Kindles become obsolete just like every other tech device
Enthusiastic review of Christopher Buckley Trump satire
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/christopher-buckleys-make-russia-great-again-is-the-trump-satire-weve-been-waiting-for/2020/07/06/c1179190-bf2c-11ea-b178-bb7b05b94af1_story.html Christopher Buckley’s ‘Make Russia Great Again’ is the Trump satire we’ve been waiting for By Ron Charles Critic, Book World July 6, 2020 at 6:12 p.m. EDT (Simon & Schuster) Until now, Donald Trump has avoided being fully captured by novelists simply by behaving worse than any of them could fathom. But the great fiction … Continue reading Enthusiastic review of Christopher Buckley Trump satire
Anti-racist literature sales are up but differ by region
If you'd like the charts to display properly, you'll have to click thru. Great reading ideas here. https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/business/black-owned-bookstores-anti-racist-literature/?tid Demand for anti-racist literature is up.These black bookstore owners hope it lasts Library and book sales data show how interest in anti-racistand social justice titles exploded after George Floyd’s death By Brittany Renee Mayes, Lauren Tierney and Dan … Continue reading Anti-racist literature sales are up but differ by region
Two different lists to explore of Canadian books
https://www.cbc.ca/books/14-canadian-mysteries-and-thrillers-to-check-out-this-summer-1.5643368 bookshttps://www.cbc.ca/books/the-cbc-books-summer-reading-list-40-canadian-books-to-read-this-season-1.5631836
How to let Kindle convert your PDF for the software
A Kindle may seem a simple device but there are amazingly useful things that it can do. Here's one that's easy to forget about. https://www.theverge.com/21314512/pdf-file-amazon-kindle-convert-how-to-read How to convert a PDF file for your Kindle From PDF to Mobi in one simple step By Barbara Krasnoff Jul 6, 2020, 11:52am EDT If you buy something from … Continue reading How to let Kindle convert your PDF for the software
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