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110 years later, a book has finally been returned to Boise library
By Sara Smart, CNN About 110 years ago, a book was checked out from a Boise, Idaho library, and it has finally been returned. The “New Chronicles of Rebecca” was…
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Calls for school book burnings and bans on the rise, researchers say
The American Library Association has reported a troubling rise in organised attempts to ban – and in some cases even burn – library books. According to the ALA, the majority…
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Authors and experts on how to get your book published
Lockdown offered many frustrated writers a key to unbolt the constraints of daily routine and an opportunity to work on the novel or work of nonfiction that has been gathering…
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PornoXploitation: A book that shows the hidden side
PornoXploitation is a slap in the face of reality for those who believe that pornography is alien to their lives. It is also a wake-up call to inform and raise…
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Bridges to Nowhere: David Greber on Useful and Useless Work
Fragment of the book "Delusional work" What is "real" and "fake" labor? Is working as a clerk at a large investment bank much different from working in a clown's nose…
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Suspect in $200,000 Shelton comic book theft rejects plea deal
MILFORD — A Waterbury man charged with stealing $200,000 in rare comic books from a Shelton storage unit rejected a plea offer in the case that would have seen him…
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When books become works of art in their own right
NEW YORK, Nov 23 — For Gagosian, books can be works of art like any other. That’s why the mega-gallery is launching a new imprint called Picture Books in December,…
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Utah schools are pulling books. We should give students more credit, George Pyle writes
Goldie: “I can’t decide what to get my brother for his birthday.” Ruth: “A book is always nice.” Goldie: “Nah. He already has a book.” — “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In,”…
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The very best new books on interior design
This is the time of year I find myself rereading some of my favourite books filled with cosy fireside scenes, turning leaves and cold, wintry evenings. As the festive period…
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Retired teacher creates children’s book to encourage shelter dog adoptions
A retired Brecksville teacher is putting his talents to use. He just released a children’s book highlighting how important it is to give shelter dogs homes. The series is called…