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High school sports: Craig Lynch, blind sportswriter, dies at 72

One day in 1982, Craig Lynch walked into the old Sun-Times building on Wabash Avenue and asked Taylor Bell for a job. “He said some of his friends had heard that we were looking for [freelance writers] to cover high school sports,” said Bell, the now-retired Sun-Times prep sports editor. …

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Sharp and distinctive first novel

Book title:Our women under the sea ISBN-13:9781529017236 Author:Julia Armfield Editor: Picador Guide price:£16.99 I haven’t stopped dreaming of Our Women Under the Sea since I finished it. The award-winning author of short story collection Salt Slow tells the story of two wives, one of whom has just returned from a …

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Dolly Parton’s new novel exposes the ‘dark side’ of the music industry

Dolly Parton’s next novel will take a “dark” autobiographical turn. The country singer/actress/businesswoman – who teamed up with best-selling ‘Alex Cross’ writer James Patterson, 74, for their thriller, ‘Run, Rose, Run’ – recently teased that he it was a careful look at the shadows of the music industry. “It shows …

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Donation of a rare copy of the first novel by an African-American woman

PORTSMOUTH, NH (AP) — A rare version of a book believed to be the first novel published in the United States by a black woman has returned to its home state of New Hampshire. An original first edition of “Our Nig; or Sketches From the Life of a Free Black” …

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Novels to celebrate black women

Culture & Leisure By Emily Croft, Editor As Black History Month draws to a close and Women’s History Month is about to begin, it’s only fitting to recommend a few novels to read by black female authors. These popular novels focus on racial inequality and tell different stories of black …

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Marvel Lands Game of Thrones Author’s Wild Cards Universe for New Series

Marvel is releasing a new comic book series based on Game of Thrones author George RR Martin’s Wild Cards universe. This summer, Marvel is releasing a new comic book series based on wild cardsthe historical literary universe edited by A song of ice and fire (game of thrones) author George …

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Dead Poets Society comes alive in “Who Can Forget 1989 at the Movies?” from Fox Nation.

It was the movie that brought expressions like Carpe Diem and O Captain! My captain! in the homes and hearts of Americans everywhere. In June 1989, Dead Poets Societya box office success that won several accolades – including the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay – saw its theatrical release. “Halfway …

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6 Lesser-Known Books by Famous American Authors

One of my many failed reading goals in 2021 was to complete six books written by women before I was born. I failed by only coming up with three, and I also noticed that two of those three were by the same author, whose work now interests me greatly. It’s …

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Q&A: Meg Long, author of “Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves”

We chat with first author Meg Long about her upcoming release Cold at night, fast wolves, which is a gripping start to survival, family found, and the girl-wolf bond that offers a new twist to classic survival stories and frontier myths. Meg discusses all things writing, book recommendations, and more! …

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Twinkle Khanna Picks His Stars: A Playlist Compiled By The Author

Are you bored at home this winter and want to stay in bed all day? Twinkle Khanna, actor turned author, curated the perfect list of books to read. She shared the recommendations as part of a fun Instagram reel on her Tweak India platform. Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and …

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French detective novel “Le Fou et la Brute” published in Persian

TEHRAN – The book by French novelist Jean-Patrick Manchette “The Mad and the Bad” has been published in Persian. Saless is the editor of the novel translated into Persian by Mohammad-Ali Sadeqi. The original English-translated edition by Donald Nicholson-Smith was released in 2014 by NYRB Classics with an introduction by …

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Critical-role graphic novels to collect Bright Queen & Vox Machina Origins

Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Series III and Critical Role: The Tales of Exandria – The Bright Queen will soon be available in paperbacks. Dark Horse Comics will collect both current critical role titles in two upcoming graphic novels. Soon, Critical role: Vox Machina Origins Series III and Critical role: …

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A big laugh in a dark world

Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth by Wole Soyinka tells a story of contradictions, starting with its title. It’s a sordid story about the human condition by one of the most consummate storytellers alive today. The novel opens with the sentence: “Papa Davina … preferred to …

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Books, graphic novels for college students

In the footsteps of the Mary sue A gift guide to books for children under 10, this list focuses on this delicate age between around 9 and 13 years old. Some call them pre-teens, others call them college kids. recently released for this audience. Because we are TMS, we sure …

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Best metro books for kids 2021

Lauren Ro is interested in baby clothes (she’s a new mom) and the ins and outs of decorating a house. Before The Strategist, she was a writer at Curbed, and before that, she was Wes Anderson’s assistant. Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Like many kids growing up in the city, …

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Children’s Books: “Virginia Hamilton: Five Novels”

Children’s Books: “Virginia Hamilton: Five Novels”

When Virginia Hamilton was 9, she began filling out a notebook with what she would later describe as “an accumulation of mysteries” gleaned from the oblique, coded conversation of adults. “What a wealth of adult words adorned its pages,” she recalls. “What monstrous, wonderful, devious and vindictive secrets! Her plan …

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10 best 1950s novel movie adaptations

Hollywood has always sought out successful and acclaimed novels to adapt to the cinema. Indeed, some of Hollywood’s most legendary franchises – James bond, Harry potter, The Lord of the Rings – started as novels before moving to the big screen. RELATED: Marion Davies and Other Underrated Actresses of Classic …

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Laguna Beach author’s first novel is a labor of love

Laura Ford loves cats so much that the two in her Laguna Beach home sometimes act more human than feline. Ford and her husband Michael Russell have a pair of Siamese cats. They are potty trained. “These kind of people panic when they visit,” Ford said with a laugh. “You …

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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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Malaysian-authored books to add to your reading list

Add them to your reading list, not just your nightstand. With everything going on in the world right now, a bit of an escape from Malaysian authors would be a welcome respite for most, and it doesn’t hurt to #supportlocal. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of books by Malaysian …

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Books about cars for daddy (or anyone who digs cars)

Max Earey We all know Father’s Day was invented to force kids to panic to buy gifts that reveal their confusing, unexamined feelings about, well, just about everything. This year, instead of another platinum-plated bowler ball, a brogued leather edger holster, a cashmere onesie or a reclaimed barn wood wallet, …

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24 bestselling author’s choices

During Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, TODAY shares community history, pain, joy and continuation for the AAPI movement. We’ll be posting personal essays, stories, videos, and specials throughout May. As Asian American communities grapple with rising anti-Asian hatred, this year’s AAPI Heritage Month looks more urgent than ever. For …

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