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Ethan Hawke In Conversation with Kiley Reid via Zoom (2/20)

Ethan Hawke will discuss his new book, A BRIGHT RAY OF DARKNESS (Knopf), in conversation with author Kiley Reid, followed by an audience Q&A, at a Books & Books, Harvard Bookstore and Politics & Prose joint event via Zoom on Saturday, February 20 at 7:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Virtual Cocktail Hour Features Denise Williams Discussing HOW TO FAIL AT FLIRTING via Zoom (2/19)

Enjoy a virtual cocktail hour with author Denise Williams as she discusses her new novel, HOW TO FAIL AT FLIRTING (Berkley),at a virtual event hosted by Dog Eared Books (Ames, IA) via Zoom on Friday, February 19 at 7:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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PRH to Launch Tie-In Program for “Waffes + Mochi,” a New Netflix Kids Series Created by Higher Ground Productions

Random House Children’s Books and Clarkson Potter will launch a program based on the new Netflix children’s series, Waffles + Mochi, from Higher Ground Productions, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s production company. The publishing program will include three children’s titles releasing this spring and summer, and a cookbook for children ages 3 to 7 coming in Fall 2021. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Random Acts of Kindness Day

“There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” – Mister Rogers

Choose Kind! Today, February 17, is National Random Acts of Kindness Day, with the theme “Explore the Good.” Even the tiniest act of kindness in the time of COVID can make a big difference to someone. To lend a hand, we offer the following books for inspiration and simply for you to enjoy some stories of compassion: Continue reading →

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Asako Serizawa Wins The Story Prize Spotlight Award

Doubleday author Asako Serizawa has won The Story Prize Spotlight Award for INHERITORS, her debut collection of 13 stories that feature five generations of a Japanese family fragmented by the Pacific side of World War II. Continue reading →

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Celebrate Galentine’s Day Virtually with Knopf Authors Catherine Cohen and Melissa Weller

Can’t be with your friends for candy, drinks and love this Galentine’s Day? Then take it virtual, and join Knopf authors Catherine Cohen (GOD I FEEL MODERN TONIGHT) and Melissa Weller (A GOOD BAKE ) in a bake-a-long, hang-a-long via Zoom on Saturday, February 13 at 4:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Lunar New Year Literature

Welcome Lunar New Year! The Year of the Ox begins today, Friday, February 12 and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on February 26, 2021. It’s called the Lunar New Year because the date marks the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar traditional to many Asian countries. The zodiacal ox represents qualities of hard work and honesty. To honor the occasion we offer the following literature for all ages: Continue reading →

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Why Suleika Jaouad Sought Out “The Things Lurking in the Shadows”

Suleika Jaouad’s BETWEEN TWO KINGDOMS: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted has been described as “a searing, deeply moving memoir of illness and recovery that traces one young woman’s journey from diagnosis to remission and, ultimately, a road trip of healing and self-discovery.” It is that and much more. Continue reading →

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Rosa Brooks Shares “TANGLED UP IN BLUE: Policing the American City” via Zoom (2/18)

The Library Foundation of Los Angeles presents Rosa Brooks, who will discuss her new book, TANGLED UP IN BLUE: Policing the American City (Penguin Press), in conversation with Christy Lopez as a part of the LFLA’s ALOUD series via Zoom on Thursday, February 18 at 5:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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Tracy Clark-Flory to Discuss Her New Book WANT ME via Crowdcast (2/18)

Tracy Clark-Flory will virtually discuss her new book, WANT ME: A Sex Writer’s Journey into the Heart of Desire (Penguin) with Sarah Hepola at a virtual event hosted by The Strand Bookstore via Crowdcast on Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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