Tag: books

10 Books Like ‘The Hunger Games’ to Keep the Odds Ever In Your Favor

[from website] Suzanne Collins' landmark dystopian trilogy was a true phenomenon. Here are ten books like 'The Hunger Games' with complicated protagonists and compelling social commentary. — Read on theportalist.com/books-like-the-hunger-games

Expert Kindle users!! I need help deleting inactive subscriptions

Frankly I'm not even sure that there's a way to complete this task, but am sending this question out to the world. When I got my first Kindle in 2007, I briefly subscribed to a magazine and a newspaper that were delivered to the device. I preferred reading them elsewhere and promptly cancelled the subscriptions. … Continue reading Expert Kindle users!! I need help deleting inactive subscriptions →

Even Oprah hasn’t figured out that “black lives matter” applies to Latinx in books

Whether or not she always enjoys her status, Oprah Winfrey has great power by virtue of her fame and familiarity. One area where what she says means dollars in the pockets of small bookstore owners is her periodic recommendation of a book to read. When Oprah speaks out on other issues such as #metoo or … Continue reading Even Oprah hasn’t figured out that “black lives matter” applies to Latinx in books →

10 best audiobook apps for Android

Most of these apps are also available for iOS. And, of course, many either stand alone either in devices or over the internet. For me, the issue is really how many different sources you want to juggle. [from article] Audiobooks are all the rage right now. It's like reading a book but without needing your … Continue reading 10 best audiobook apps for Android →

Penguin Random House is removing audiobooks from Scribd

Good e-Reader breaks a lot of news about audiobooks and ebooks. Quite a good resource. [their header] Yesterday, Good e-Reader broke the news that Penguin Random House, one of the largest publishers in the world were removing audiobooks and ebooks from unlimited — Read on goodereader.com/blog/digital-publishing/penguin-random-house-removing-audiobooks-and-ebooks-from-scribd

Yes Virginia, people are reading more

Not everyone is reading heavily but many are reading more than thought. http://www.sciencealert.com/the-new-york-public-library-s-analysed-its-most-checked-out-books-in-125-years

8 New Books You Won’t Be Able to Put Down

Did you set an ambitious reading goal for 2020? Start your reading year with a bang with these books you won't be able to put down. — Read on bookriot.com/2020/01/15/new-books-you-wont-be-able-to-put-down/

Books that can drive you nuts if you’re female

A Female Rage Reading List: 16 Books That Scream to Be Read An increasing number of novels are putting women’s anger front and center. Here are some of our favorites. By Francesca Donner Jan. 10, 2020Updated 6:47 p.m. ET “Novels and plays throughout history have starred women who insist on doing it their way. But never in … Continue reading Books that can drive you nuts if you’re female →

Romance Writers Association facing withdrawals by major publishers

I wrote earlier about a dispute about racism in romance novels that led to an ill-considered disciplinary action against the complainant. Despite a withdrawal of the action, major publishers have now decided not to participate in this summer's annual conference. Not only do they provide funding, but many attendees may decide not to come. One … Continue reading Romance Writers Association facing withdrawals by major publishers →

Reading order for Leigh Bardugo’s Grisha world

If you have a young adult in your life who reads dark fantasy, and want to know what the fuss is about, here are some ways of dipping your toes in the water. https://bookriot.com/2019/01/21/leigh-bardugo-books/ READING PATHWAY: LEIGH BARDUGO JESSICA AVERY 01-21-19 Chances are if you’ve been around the YA fantasy scene for a while now, … Continue reading Reading order for Leigh Bardugo’s Grisha world →