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ArtSEA: WA State Book Awards kick off a rich reading season

Just in time, the new batch of Washington State Book Award arrived, announced by the Washington Center for the Book. ArtSEA: Notes on Northwest Culture is Crosscut’s weekly arts and culture newsletter. Author of Spokane Jess walter won the fiction award for The cold millions, his historical novel about young …

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Green Apple Books expands to SFO

SFO is still struggling to pick up airline passengers, but four new stores, including longtime local bookstore Green Apple Books, are arriving at Harvey Milk Terminal 1. The supervisory board voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve leases with Green Apple Books and its partner Hudson Group, as well as shoe …

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Cathedral City football opens school’s record book in 61-13 win

Cathedral City High School extended their winning streak to seven games with a 61-14 victory over Perris High on Friday, forcing the Lions’ record books to open. Senior quarterback Oshea Wallace set the school record for most touchdown passes in a game, with six, and senior wide receiver Frankie Valentino …

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There is already a GameStop book

Mezrich runs the factory conveyor belt that turns raw reality into eventual smooth cinematic representation. He works fast. It doesn’t feel like these knowledge gaps ever haunt him as he goes along. The events recounted in his latest book, “The Antisocial Network” – GameStop’s shortcut – happened at the end …

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The best movies, TV shows, books and music of September

welcome to Culture Dog, InsideHook’s in-depth dive into the month’s most important cultural events, pop and more. After many, many, numerous false starts, Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra’s groundbreaking comic book series is finally making its way to television – here, a mysterious event kills all but one of …

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Paula Hawkins’ new thriller “Afghanistan Papers”

Looking for something good to read? USA TODAY Barbara vandenburgh covers the shelves for this week’s hottest new book releases. All books are on sale Tuesday. 1. “A slow fire that burns” by Paula Hawkins (Riverhead, fiction) What is it about : When a young man is murdered on a …

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Collect dinners, books and draft beers for early September

WINDSOR Bricoleur organizes the annual Paulée dinner The Russian River Valley Winegrowers will be holding their annual Paulée Dinner at 5 p.m. on September 3 at Bricoleur Vineyards, which opened in May 2020. The tradition, born in Burgundy, brings wine lovers together with wineries and producers from 25 leading wineries …

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First two-day budget proposals on the books | The star

AUBURN – The formation of the 2022 county budget began after an eight-hour day of hearing proposals from county department heads and elected officials. This discussion continues today with another eight hour session and 13 presentations by heads of department and elected officials. Council Chairman Rick Ring began Tuesday’s session …

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Hungary restricts sale of LGBTQ-themed children’s books

Editor’s Note: International News Editor-in-Chief Michael K. Lavers was on assignment for the Washington Blade in Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador from July 11 to 25. TIJUANA, Mexico – Marvin is a 23-year-old gay man from Dulce Nombre, a municipality in the Department of Copán in Honduras. He left Honduras …

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Why do I treasure these moments with my son

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. A few weeks ago, I opened one of our library books to read it to my son, when I saw a message written in it. It was to someone named Alex who explained …

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Wausau switches to digital poll books // WJFW Newswatch 12

BOOKS ON THE Badger Rachael Eyler’s story Local News Posted 07/21/2021 06:34 PM, Last updated 07/21/21 07:14 PM Wausau – Voters can expect to spend less time at the polls by using badger books that will allow people to log in or register to vote more efficiently and securely. “The …

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Eight State Literary Prize Winners Named

Eight Ohio authors – or authors who write on Ohio topics – were honored by the 2021 Ohioana Book Awards. The awards, first awarded in 1942, are among the oldest state literary prizes in the country. The awards ceremony, tentatively scheduled to be an in-person event, is scheduled for Oct. …

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Riverbend Open first night in the books

GODFREY – New name, successful start. The first night of the new Riverbend Open tennis tournament was a success, according to tournament director Jesse Macias. The tournament was formerly known as the Alton Closed Tournament. Alton, Marquette Catholic, Roxana, Jersey, Civic Memorial and Triad players and alumni, along with other …

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Notable & Citable: Booksellers and forbidden books

July 15, 2021 5:52 p.m. ET Photo: Getty Images / iStockphoto Retrieved from the American Booksellers Association website, April 4: This year’s Forbidden Book Week, the annual celebration of the right to read, will be held from September 26 to October 2, 2021. Forbidden Book Week was founded in 1982 …

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Odu football, volleyball and baseball ticket voucher book now on sale

History links NORFOLK, Virginia – The 2021-2022 Old Dominion Coupon Book is available for purchase at ynottix.com. New this year, ticket vouchers offer customers the option of redeeming them in several ODU paid sports, including men’s and women’s football, volleyball and baseball. Buy now and coupons remain valid until the …

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Literacy Achieves hosts a children’s book drive on Saturday

500,000 lb race with Orion Jean (left) Literacy Achieves is hosting a children’s book drive on Saturday, and their goal is to collect and distribute 5,000 new and lightly used books for children in their programs. The non-profit organization strives to equip non-English speaking adults and their young children with …

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Children in West Virginia will receive books for summer reading

CHARLESTON, Va. (AP) – Elementary school students in West Virginia will receive an array of free books this summer. The state Department of Education is entering year two of the West Virginia Blue Ribbon Book Club, distributing 258,000 books to public school children entering Grades 1 through 3. The books …

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Gay author publishes gender-neutral children’s books

Raleigh, NC – Drag Queen Story Hour continues to capture the imaginations and hearts of the children in its audience. The books read have an important meaning for the narrator Kiara Mel. “Growing up younger and just being yourself at times when the status quo was outside was viewed in …

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Beyond digital feminism | by Jill Filipovic

On June 16, we released “How US Abortion Politics Distorts Women’s Lives in Conflict Zones,” a detailed report by Jill Filipovic, with photographs by Nichole Sobecki, on how the United States, as a major donor to aid to the world, harm humanitarian groups. ability to provide reproductive health care to …

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The best science fiction books to read this summer

Whether you struggled to read during the pandemic or zoomed in on your stack of books and craved more, Scientific Fridays the annual list of the best summer science books is here for you. As the world begins to open up, many of us aren’t quite comfortable traveling the way …

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New book explores the evolution of college leadership

Photos by University Relations Michael T. Miller and G. David Gearhart A new book edited by two faculty members from the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Alberta explores the changing dynamics, expectations and roles of college leaders. The Changing Role of College and University Leadership, …

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Book publishing in space science

AGU has published books for more than six decades on topics related to Earth and space sciences. The four members of the AGU Books Editorial Board of Space Science Disciplines decided to review our own portfolio of books and other science editors to better understand the landscape of book publishing …

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The best books to read this summer in Wisconsin

Intermediate season by Christina Clancy ST. PRESS MARTIN | $ 28 | JULY 6 Lake Geneva was once home to a Playboy Club. It opened in 1968 and remained open until 1981, during which time it hosted prominent artists such as Bob Hope, Sonny and Cher, and Tony Bennett. Christina …

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Donation Provides Books to Newborns at Newport Hospital

A mother from Siletz, who is also a freelance book consultant, asked the community to support their fundraising to provide books to newborns at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital. The result of this successful campaign was a donation of 174 pounds to the hospital’s birthing center, to be given to new …

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Jewish Doctors in Medieval Islam – Book Review

Jewish doctors in medieval Islam An innovative work penetrates fascinating interactions to reveal a new color • KENNETH COLLINS This new publication has been in the works for many years and marks the completion of a monumental study of Jewish physicians and the remedies they used in the medieval Islamic …

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Big Read Lakeshore announces book for 2021 program

HOLLAND – The NEA Big Read Lakeshore will enter new territory this year. For the first time in eight years, Hope College’s program will focus on a book of poetry for its 2021 programming. This year’s title, announced Wednesday, June 9, is “An American Sunrise,” a collection of poems by …

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Del Mar author wins Lillian Smith Book Award

Author, constitutional law historian and resident of Del Mar, Lawrence Goldstone, recently received a Lillian Smith Book Award for “On Account of Race,” a book he published last year on white supremacy and its impact on voting rights. Launched in 1968, the award recognizes books that deal with race, civil …

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Here. St. Books Owners Continue Big Downtown Plans

Here. The owners of St. Books are continuing their big plans to help revitalize downtown through the Micro Market. The wine bar, restaurant and bookstore opened at the end of May. Owners Hannah and Seth Streun said the idea for the establishment came from wine bars they had visited in …

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Alice B. McGinty | Recommended summer readings | Books

As we head into summer, a season hopefully with extra reading time, Horn Book Magazine makes a recommended summer reading list. I am honored that my book, “The Water Lady: How Darlene Arviso Helps a Thirsty Navajo Nation,” is on this list, along with many wonderful books. Here are two …

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The US Women’s Open delivers places steeped in history

This year’s US Women’s Open extends the trend of bringing the flagship event of women’s football to venues with a rich tradition on the men’s side. Most notably, Paula Creamer won at Oakmont (outside Pittsburgh) in 2010 and Michelle Wie West won at Pinehurst No. 2 (North Carolina) in 2014. …

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Glass & 9 other non-comic book 2010s superhero movies

The previous decade saw a huge shift in Hollywood, which began to focus more on superhero movies following the hit blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC’s Extended Universe. This led to a series of similar comic book movies that brought even more superheroes to the big screen. RELATED: Darkman And …

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David Kamp on the book ‘Sunny Days’,’ Sesame Street ‘and’ Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood ‘- CBS Pittsburgh

(CBS Local) – “Sesame Street” and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” are two indelible shows that have played a significant role in shaping decades of American children and culture. Author David Kamp takes a look at how transformative these shows and other shows like “The Electric Company”, “Free to Be… You and …

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Fabulous book gift to the Dyer Library in Saco

Last July we at the Dyer Library hosted our huge annual book sale, almost as usual. Although we had the 15,000 or so books on display, we limited the number of people who could come shopping, at least on the early days when there was the typical rush. The big …

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Taylor Swift Bows Up And Delivers First Acting Role Since “Cats”

Undeterred by the nightmares of digital fur technology, Taylor Swift booked her first acting gig since starring in what she once affectionately described as “That Weird Ass Flick”, aka “Cats”. The music superstar has joined the latest film from “American Hustle” director David O. Russell, according to The Hollywood Reporter. …

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10 best superhero video games that aren’t based on comics

Comic book fans have been fortunate enough to enjoy a number of fantastic video game adaptations over the past few years that have brought popular superheroes to life in new medium. While the blockbuster video game genre hasn’t been limited to just adaptations of existing superhero properties from the comics. …

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Bolton family gives back by raising for books and bread

BOLTON – A Bolton family gives back to the community by helping low-income children have better access to books. Brothers Dante and Vince Snoonian, seventh and eighth graders respectively at Florence Sawyer School, are collecting books in English and Spanish to redistribute to those in need locally and elsewhere in …

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Thousands of books donated for more inclusive summer reading

Thousands of books were donated just in time for students who want to read over the summer on Thursday. Little Free Library and Reading Partners have a new program called Read in Color, designed to promote more diverse and inclusive books. “It goes through me because I’ve been in their …

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