Source On Thursday, that is, on November 23, Penguin Random House made an announcement that they will be launching Penguin Play. Penguin Play is a new dedicated imprint focused on the world of sports. With the initiative, Penguin Random House will be providing sports-related books for the readers. This includes some outstanding narratives, biographies, and even authoritative … [Read more...] about Penguin Announces Book Imprints for Sports Domain
When and How Should You Start Reading to Babies?
Source Reading is enjoyed by people of all age groups. Whether it's a senior aged 60 or above or a child who's barely 5, a good book can make anyone's day. While any adult can enjoy their favorite book as and when they want, for babies, parents usually wonder when the right time to start reading is. According to an article by the Bump, Katelyn Rigg, M.Ed, a certified reading … [Read more...] about When and How Should You Start Reading to Babies?
AI-generated Poem Postcards on Google’s Arts & Culture app
Recently, Google launched a tool that allows you to make exclusive AI-generated poem postcards according to your choice of artwork and subject. This new tool is added as Google's redesign initiative of its Arts & Culture app. Additionally, it's also a part of its rollout of generative AI features, including text creation in Docs and code generation with AI on … [Read more...] about AI-generated Poem Postcards on Google’s Arts & Culture app
Amazon Using AI To Spot and Stop Fake Reviews
According to a 2023 survey, "The Ever-Growing Power of Reviews,” 74% of shoppers say that ratings and reviews are a key idea to learn about products they are buying for the first time. The same survey revealed that around 45% of shoppers won’t buy a product if there are no reviews available for it. So, these stats demonstrate how important customer reviews are, and Amazon is … [Read more...] about Amazon Using AI To Spot and Stop Fake Reviews
Doraemon Plus New Volume to Release in December for Readers
Image credit: Animeexplained The highly popular manga Doraemon is coming back to print with a new volume of Doraemon+. This volume will be released in December after a long gap of 9 years to celebrate several anniversaries related to the robotic cat character. The last version was released back in 2014.The best thing about the upcoming volume of Doraemon is the fact that … [Read more...] about Doraemon Plus New Volume to Release in December for Readers
The Summer You Were There Manga to End Soon
The Summer You Were There manga will be ending in the upcoming month. According to the Anime Network, the January 2024 issue of Ichijinsha's Comic Yuri Hime magazine mentioned that Yuama's popular manga, which is also known by the name Kimi to Tsuzuru Utakata, will have its last volume on December 18. The sixth compiled book volume will be the final volume of the same.For … [Read more...] about The Summer You Were There Manga to End Soon
Barnes & Noble Announces Their Book And Author Of the Year
Barnes &Noble has finally announced their book of the year title. This year, it's The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. Released this year, the book dates back to the 1920s and 30s and interprets the story of Black and Jewish residents of Chicken Hill, the neighbourhood of Pottstown, Pennsylvania.Back in 1972, workers in Pottstown discovered a skeleton … [Read more...] about Barnes & Noble Announces Their Book And Author Of the Year
Boost in the UK Book Market Growth: Britney Spears Memoir a Top Contributor
According to WH Smith, this year, the UK book market is on track again, thanks to Britney Spears' memoir and some incredible crime novels by Richard Osman. The main contributors to the rise are due to the widespread book sales and travel rebound, which further contributed to a 75% increase in pre-tax profits to £110m in the year to August 31. Meanwhile, the sales rose by 28% to … [Read more...] about Boost in the UK Book Market Growth: Britney Spears Memoir a Top Contributor
MacLehose Press Preempts Beasts of the Sea by Iida Turpeinen
Image credit: thebookseller MacLehose Press has recently bought the bestselling Finnish debut Beasts of the Sea by Iida Turpeinen as a pre-emptive deal with VP and Executive editor of Little, Brown USA, Asya Muchnick. World English-language rights were also acquired from Urpu Strellman, an agent at large at Helsinki Literary Agency. The novel was purchased by Katharina … [Read more...] about MacLehose Press Preempts Beasts of the Sea by Iida Turpeinen
AI in Comic Creation
AI is dominating different domains of our day-to-day lives, and the comic world is no exception. The incredible technology that has now become a big turning point in the industry can be potentially artistic, providing the best outcomes for the readers. Not only does it help to create the best story, but it also generates art that can ensure a good quality comic book.For … [Read more...] about AI in Comic Creation
Webcomic Megahit Sensation “Sweet Home” is Returning to Netflix
WEBTOON Sweet Home by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan remains one of the most popular South Korean series. It’s the first South Korean series to enter Netflix's Top 10 in the United States. Just three days after its release, the global streaming sensation ranked first in 8 regions and was within the Top 10 in 42 regions. As of January, the webcomic’s official English version … [Read more...] about Webcomic Megahit Sensation “Sweet Home” is Returning to Netflix
Gen Z And Millennials Book Discovery: ALA Study
Gen Z and millennials exude entirely different behaviors regarding library use and book reading, both in person and digitally, as compared to older generations, according to a new report released by the American Library Association (ALA).As part of the research area, the report studies how Gen Z and millennials use media and discover books. In this article, we’re going to … [Read more...] about Gen Z And Millennials Book Discovery: ALA Study
Crunchyroll to Discontinue Its Manga App on Both Web and Mobile
As confirmed with Anime News Network (ANN), Crunchyroll has announced that it will discontinue web and mobile apps for its 'Crunchyroll Manga' digital manga distribution service. The service will no longer be available after December 11.In an interview, the streamer told ANN that the decision has been made as a part of its “commitment to providing fans with the best … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll to Discontinue Its Manga App on Both Web and Mobile