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There’s a Book for That: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

If you’ve been watching the news, you’ve seen recent coverage of the worst violence between Israelis and Palestinians in years. The Arab-Israeli relationship is one of the most contentious and complex in the world. To gain insight, and hope for peace, we offer the following trenchant works of fiction, memoir and history: Continue reading →

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Join Tonight’s Authors Guild Gala Honoring One World, Chris Jackson, and Ibram X. Kendi

The Authors Guild, the nation’s oldest and largest professional organization of writers and a longtime Penguin Random House partner, are holding their 29th annual gala tonight, Tuesday, May 18, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm (ET). This virtual gala, themed “Books Inspire Change,” is free and open to the public. The Authors Guild will present the 2021 award for “Literature That Inspires Change” to One World Publisher & Editor-in-Chief Chris Jackson and One World in the publisher category, with the author award going to Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. Mr. Jackson and Dr. Kendi will be in conversation at the event. Continue reading →

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Steven Johnson and Riverhead Books Develop EXTRA LIFE Curriculum With the Pulitzer Center

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Riverhead Books and Steven Johnson are thrilled to partner with the Pulitzer Center on developing curriculum based on Johnson’s latest book, EXTRA LIFE: A Short History of Living Longer. The partnership kicked off with a webinar for K-12 and college educators, where Johnson and the Pulitzer Center’s education team shared curriculum resources and ways to bring ideas from the book into classrooms around the country. Continue reading →

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Join Literacy Partners’ “I Love This Poem: A Celebrity Reading” Event on May 20

You’re invited to Literacy Partners’ I Love This Poem: A Celebrity Reading , the latest installment in a series of literary and social justice programs. This virtual event, hosted by One World author Mira Jacob and Zibby Owens, will be held on Thursday, May 20 at 7:00 pm (ET). There will be intimate poetry readings from some of the most compelling voices in film, television, theater, and the world of books, including Common, Ethan Hawke, Tayari Jones, Kevin Kline, John Lithgow, Megha Majumdar, Dinaw Mengestu. Julianne Moore, Tommy Orange, Liev Scheiber and Cleo Wade. Join the all-star cast in support of literacy for racial justice and social progress. Continue reading →

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Friday Reads: Asian American Rom Coms

In the mood for some light-hearted, yet big-hearted escape this weekend? We are playing matchmaker! Look no further than these super popular new and bestselling Asian American romantic comedies for adult and young adult readers: Continue reading →

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Ian Manuel Talks Prison and Perseverance, Shares Poetry With Bryan Stevenson. Watch Video.

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Ian Manuel’s MY TIME WILL COME: A Memoir of Crime, Punishment, Hope and Redemption, published by Pantheon, tells the story of the activist and poet, sentenced to life in prison at age 14 for a non-homicide crime. He survived 18 consecutive years in solitary confinement and managed to regain his freedom with the help of the Equal Justice Initiative, led by Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy, and the forgiveness of the woman against whom he had committed his crime. Continue reading →

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There’s a Book for That: Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, observed at this time each year since 1949, when it was established by Mental Health America. The pandemic has had a profound impact on the mental health of people of all ages. It’s so important to reduce the stigma around mental health struggles so that people are more willing to ask for help.

The following recommended titles offer such help in dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression and provide paths to self-acceptance and resiliency: Continue reading →

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Tonight: BIGNY Presents a Panel Discussion, “Redesigning the Classics,” via Zoom

The Book Industry Guild of New York (BIGNY) presents “Redesigning the Classics,” a virtual discussion of what goes into reimagining and republishing a classic novel in the twenty-first century. What inspires modern readers to rediscover classic novels? Their design! An interpretation in itself, design choices for covers and inset illustrations can make individuals pick up books written centuries earlier. Continue reading →

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Author Gin Phillips Talks About Her New Novel and Making a Difference via Facebook

Gin Phillips will be discussing her new novel, FAMILY LAW (Viking), with Ashley Wurzbacher at a virtual event hosted by Thank You Books (Birmingham, AL) via Facebook on Thursday, May 13 at 8:00 pm (ET). Continue reading →

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In Stacey Abrams’ New Political Thriller, a Law Clerk Controls the Fate of a Nation

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Stacey Abrams’ WHILE JUSTICE SLEEPS, published today, Tuesday, May 11, by Doubleday, is our new Igloo Book Buzz selection. The celebrated national political leader, voting-rights advocate, and bestselling author has written a gripping, complexly plotted thriller set within the halls of the U.S. Supreme Court. Author Scott Turow offered advance praise: “Stacey Abrams is a true novelist, and WHILE JUSTICE SLEEPS is a first-class legal thriller, favorably compared to many of the best, starting with The Pelican Brief, which it brings to mind. It’s fast-paced and full of surprises—a terrific read.” Continue reading →

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