Courtesy of Barnes & Noble Make America Read Again. Barnes & Noble confirmed what we all know: Political books are hot. For instance, on its first day, Bob Woodward's "Fear" sold more than one copy per second at B&N. The bookstore chain reported that overall sales of books about politics have jumped 57 percent this year compared to last … Continue reading Fun — Barnes & Noble told the Washington Post who purchases books about President Trump
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Barnes & Noble fighting to stay alive
I keep an eye on Barnes & Noble. They had a large store near Lincoln Center that's now a Century 21. People would browse there but buy from Amazon. They also sell Nook, an eBook reader that preceded the Kindle, but has since lost almost all of its market share. Since I share my Amazon … Continue reading Barnes & Noble fighting to stay alive
Long-running series to binge read from Signature
https://www.signature-reads.com/2018/09/top-long-running-series-to-binge-read-if-you-havent-already/ Top 10 Long-Running Series to Binge Read (If You Haven’t Already) By KEITH RICE September 12, 2018 Photo by John-Mark Smith on Unsplash I’ve always been a sucker for a good series. There’s nothing quite like delving into a novel when you know you can count on several more volumes to hold your attention. The idea of … Continue reading Long-running series to binge read from Signature
10 Best Audiobooks to Get You Through Your Workout Routine
These people put out good lists. https://www.signature-reads.com/2018/04/best-audiobooks-to-get-you-through-workout/? 10 Best Audiobooks to Get You Through Your Workout Routine By KEITH RICE April 30, 2018 If I’m being honest, working out has always been a chore for me – cardio in particular is a grind. I don’t have a short attention span, but I still find myself getting … Continue reading 10 Best Audiobooks to Get You Through Your Workout Routine
Rats: Observations on the History & Habitat of the City’s Most Unwanted Inhabitants by Robert Sullivan (books that matter to me)
Anyone who's ever had a run-in with a NYC rat knows they share virtually no commonality with an ordinary mouse other than four feet and a tail. I've seen some that approach the size of gophers. They're formidable and the city has found them almost impossible to exterminate. No wonder the feral cats of the … Continue reading Rats: Observations on the History & Habitat of the City’s Most Unwanted Inhabitants by Robert Sullivan (books that matter to me)
Wouldn’t it be loverly if people read more books because of our political turmoil?
Maybe politics will have the incidental benefit of increasing books sales generally. The Washington Post now has a book club email. Here's an interesting excerpt: The next book we all want. Like everybody else in America, I was transfixed by Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony in Congress yesterday. I have no insider knowledge of her plans to … Continue reading Wouldn’t it be loverly if people read more books because of our political turmoil?
8 Military Sci-Fi Books Set in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
This emailed newsletter focuses exclusively on science fiction. Because their articles are meant to pique your interest, and are not meant to be encyclopedic, it's possible to quibble with particular choices. But I find Portalist to be a great reminder for items I haven't yet read. https://theportalist.com/military-sci-fi-books 8 Military Sci-Fi Books Set in a Galaxy … Continue reading 8 Military Sci-Fi Books Set in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Kindle Unlimited in questions and answers
Yet more detail about Kindle Unlimited and the books you get free as a member of Amazon Prime. A little old but valid except for Amazon Prime pricing and contains many answers to questions that are often asked. https:/ebookfriendly.com/kindle-unlimited-questions-answers Kindle Unlimited in questions and answers PIOTR KOWALCZYK UPDATED ON OCT 21, 2017 If you … Continue reading Kindle Unlimited in questions and answers
One of my book clubs is talking about this at noon, Friday – “Nutshell” by Ian McEwan
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/aug/27/nutshell-by-ian-mcewan-review I'm often not a fan of renown literary authors as I want to yell at the characters to "get over it!!!" as Cher did in "Moonstruck. Not with Ian McEwan. His characters are people I already know and care about. Moreover, the unique twist he offers, usually to their circumstances, is usually one that … Continue reading One of my book clubs is talking about this at noon, Friday – “Nutshell” by Ian McEwan
True crime audiobooks to keep you up at night
https://www.signature-reads.com/2018/08/true-crime-audiobooks-keep-up-night/? 10 Best True Crime Audiobooks to Keep You Up at Night By KEITH RICE August 31, 2018 From “Serial” and “S-Town” to “In the Dark” and “The Grift,” we obviously can’t get enough of true crime podcasts. There’s a clear fascination with the more shadowy corners of the human experience and the justice system, investigative … Continue reading True crime audiobooks to keep you up at night
Climate change is already here and affecting coastal residents (another book for you)
https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2018/08/sea-level-rise-is-already-harming-americans/ Sea-level rise is already harming Americans Author Elizabeth Rush thinks it's time to start talking about it. For six years, writer Elizabeth Rush traveled the U.S., talking to people in low-lying coastal communities. The result is a new book called Rising that describes the human consequences of sea-level rise. One chapter opens with the story of … Continue reading Climate change is already here and affecting coastal residents (another book for you)
Book Review: ‘We Are Staying’ Captures a Flashpoint in Upper West Side History and the Evolution of the Neighborhood [a book I want to read]
One of the many fun things about living in such a densely inhabited city is that there's history everywhere. NYC, because of its diversity, is also filled with small neighborhoods that have stories, and people to tell the tales. This is a book that I don't believe could have been written anywhere else. Am adding … Continue reading Book Review: ‘We Are Staying’ Captures a Flashpoint in Upper West Side History and the Evolution of the Neighborhood [a book I want to read]
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