Jennifer Aniston, renowned for drawing inspiration from her surroundings, including her beloved rescue dog Clyde, is embarking on a new venture into children’s literature. The accomplished actress and entrepreneur has recently secured a four-book deal with HarperCollins Publishers and animation studio Invisible Studio to develop a series centered around the animated … [Read more...] about Jennifer Aniston ventures into Children’s Books with Clydeo
The Tale of two Naomis; Klein wins award for Doppelganger
Naomi Klein, a prominent Canadian writer and activist, has won the inaugural Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction with her book Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World. The Tale of Two Naomis Doppelganger is Klein's personal account into the world of online misinformation, sharing the story of how she's often been mistaken for Naomi Wolf. Wolf is also an author and journalist, … [Read more...] about The Tale of two Naomis; Klein wins award for Doppelganger
New Hunger Games book and movie coming
Suzanne Collins, the acclaimed author behind the Hunger Games series, just announced that the beloved series will continue. Her publisher, Scholastic, revealed on Thursday that a fifth novel, "Sunrise on the Reaping," is set to hit shelves on March 18, 2025. This new installment takes readers back 24 years before the original trilogy. The prequel takes place during the 50th … [Read more...] about New Hunger Games book and movie coming
Indigo Goes Private: Sweetened Deal Accepted
Indigo Books & Music Inc. has agreed to a privatization deal, accepting a revised offer from a holding company linked to its largest shareholder. Under the terms of the agreement, Trilogy Retail Holdings Inc. and Trilogy Investments L.P. will pay $2.50 per share in cash for the remaining stake in Indigo. This comes after Trilogy initially proposed $2.25 per share … [Read more...] about Indigo Goes Private: Sweetened Deal Accepted
Beyond the Pages: The power and importance of Rereading for Children
Whether it's a beloved childhood story or a favorite movie, revisiting familiar narratives offers a profound sense of comfort. There's something immensely reassuring about returning to the same stories, pictures, and characters. It's akin to the way many adults turn to their favorite movies or TV shows when they're feeling under the weather or down. Especially during times … [Read more...] about Beyond the Pages: The power and importance of Rereading for Children
Costco to stop selling books year-round
Costco recently announced its decision to significantly reduce regular book offerings in stores across the United States starting January 2025. The mega-warehouse will limit book sales to the holiday shopping period, from September through December, discontinuing regular stocking for the rest of the year. This change marks a significant shift that will likely pose challenges … [Read more...] about Costco to stop selling books year-round
8 Reasons for Rereading a favorite book
1. Comfort and Familiarity: Re-reading a book can be like revisiting an old friend. The familiar characters, settings, and plotlines provide a sense of comfort and nostalgia, much like rewatching a favorite movie. 2. Discovering New Details: Every time you reread a book, you may notice new details or subtleties that you missed before as you were engaged with the main plot … [Read more...] about 8 Reasons for Rereading a favorite book
Teen Defies Censorship: hands over a copy of Handmaid’s Tale at Grad
At the recent graduation ceremony of the Idaho Fine Arts Academy, Annabelle Jenkins, a graduate, took a stand against book censorship in a striking manner. Jenkins handed the West Ada School District superintendent, Derek Bub, a copy of the graphic novel adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s iconic 1985 novel, "The Handmaid’s Tale." This act was a response to the removal of the book … [Read more...] about Teen Defies Censorship: hands over a copy of Handmaid’s Tale at Grad
Tipping Points Revisited: Malcolm Gladwell’s New Frontier
Malcolm Gladwell's upcoming release is generating a lot of buzz. Publisher Little, Brown and Company revealed on Wednesday, that the prolific author, now 60, is set to unveil his latest work, "Revenge of the Tipping Point." This novel offers a contemporary exploration of the themes he first tackled in his groundbreaking bestseller, "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Make … [Read more...] about Tipping Points Revisited: Malcolm Gladwell’s New Frontier
Elvis’s bedside Bible with personal notes up for auction: $37,500
Elvis Presley's well-used Bible, adorned with gold stamping and bearing signs of wear, is set to go under the hammer at an auction in California this Saturday, provided a minimum bid of $37,500 is met. This particular Bible was one of three that Presley kept on his nightstand at his Graceland mansion in Tennessee on the night of his passing in August 1977. Embossed in gold … [Read more...] about Elvis’s bedside Bible with personal notes up for auction: $37,500