This evening in London (February 15), the United Kingdom’s Women’s Prize Trust has announced a large inaugural state of longlisted works for the Women’s Prize for Nonfiction: 16 titles published between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024.The titles come from writers in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, India, Jamaica, and the Philippines. Those authors include nine … [Read more...] about The UK’s £30,000 Women Prize for Nonfiction
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Social Media Helping Youngsters Read Books
Waterstones managing director James Daunt said social media trends like ‘BookTok’ on TikTok had been hugely positive. He said: “There’s been all of this innovation, but it has reinforced reading and reinforced reading real books.”In addition, young people are listening to audiobooks, which is encouraging more book reading. The founder of Daunt Books said the wider … [Read more...] about Social Media Helping Youngsters Read Books
Amazon Kindle e-book updates need a public changelog
Amazon Kindle books sometimes receive ebook updates that the publisher or author pushes out. The Amazon Kindle e-reader has a reporting feature in digital books for spelling mistakes that are automatically sent over and often revised. The ebook cover art will be updated to generate interest when a book is made into a movie. An example of this is Andy Weir's The Martian; the old … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle e-book updates need a public changelog
Court Dismisses Authors’ Suit Against OpenAI
In an order issued on February. 12, a federal judge at California court has partially dismissed a copyright case against OpenAI brought by several authors.The case against OpenAI combines complaints filed by Silverman, Christopher Golden, Richard Kadrey, Paul Tremblay, and Mona Awad. It made six claims as listed below:direct copyright infringement vicarious … [Read more...] about Court Dismisses Authors’ Suit Against OpenAI
Reading Impacts Your Creativity and Imagination
If you are into book reading, you must know how reading has the potential to influence your creativity and imagination. Not only does it propel your soul into a secondary world but also keeps your visionary potential intact. Additionally, it plays a significant role to enhance overall innovation in your life.Reading helps to create the building blocks of creativity. As you … [Read more...] about Reading Impacts Your Creativity and Imagination
Declining Reading Culture in America
The National Endowment for the Arts annual Survey of Public Participation in the Arts, administered every five years since 1982, found that 48.5% of U.S. adults reported reading at least one book in the past year. This was down from 52.7% in 2017 and 54.6% in 2012. This shows that reading is becoming less popular among Americans despite all its benefits. Surprisingly, the most … [Read more...] about Declining Reading Culture in America
Books Are a Great Source of Entertainment
If you are a bibliophile, you would know how books can be a great source of entertainment. Not only does it give you adequate information and keep your vocabulary intact, it propels you into a fictional world that's nothing less than a show/series. When it comes to reading, things like pleasure reading certainly top the list. What's a pleasure reading? It's when you are reading … [Read more...] about Books Are a Great Source of Entertainment
The Indigo Saga; Misfortune, Disbelief and Hope
There's a bestselling novel just begging to be written about Indigo Books. Over the last year, Indigo has dealt with an onslaught of bizarre circumstances; from a cybersecurity attack, a constant CEO change-up, massive board member drama, a "hate-motivated" attack on a store front, selling sex toys, to now, a recent announcement regarding laying off employees. This tale has … [Read more...] about The Indigo Saga; Misfortune, Disbelief and Hope
Reading to Inspire Writing: How it Works
If you are into regular book reading, you must have thought of writing at least once. Whether it's novels, comics, or just general stories, reading evokes an interest in writing in all of us. In fact, it's an incredible way to come up with the best storyline, characters, and everything else that's required for that perfectly written book. Here's how it works: Boosts Vocabulary … [Read more...] about Reading to Inspire Writing: How it Works
Closure of Zimbabwe’s Popular Weaver Press
Image credit: Twitter Established by Zimbabwean couple Irene Staunton and Murray McCartney, the country’s popular publisher – Weaver Press – announced its closure on its 25th anniversary last December. The closure has been attributed to various factors, including piracy, self-publishing, lack of funding, and social media.Weaver Press is based in Emerald Hills and has … [Read more...] about Closure of Zimbabwe’s Popular Weaver Press
Is the Barnes and Noble Nook still relevant in 2024?
Barnes and Noble is the largest bookseller in the United States. They sell millions of books annually and have been heavily involved in digital reading since 2009. They have released over 22 different e-readers and tablets over the years. The bookseller exclusively focuses on the USA market since they stock Nook devices in their stores and sell them online, making them a … [Read more...] about Is the Barnes and Noble Nook still relevant in 2024?
Children Prefer Screens To Books, Laureates Warn
Ahead of a campaign to boost literacy, a children’s laureate has warned that reading is suffering as children, especially under-seven, are preferring screens to books. This is all due to the instant gratification by digital tablets, e-games, and smartphones that sap children’s attention span needed to indulge in literacy.Authors including Sir Michael Morpurgo and Malorie … [Read more...] about Children Prefer Screens To Books, Laureates Warn
Grown Up Reading Fiction You Must Have These 9 Qualities
Numerous studies have shown that reading fiction can make you a better person. And, when you grow up reading fictional books, you discover the best version of yourself. It’s because reading fiction cultivates many essential values in us. These are as follows:Empathy: Reading fiction tickles your imagination. You get into the heads of characters and feel their fears, dreams, … [Read more...] about Grown Up Reading Fiction You Must Have These 9 Qualities
No More Book-Bans Allowed in New Mexico
New Mexico is trying to stop book banning, like some other states. They're working on a new law called House Bill 123, the Prohibit Library Book Banning Bill. Representative Kathleen Cates and Senator Herald Pope are supporting it.This law is similar to one in Illinois that connects state funding to how libraries handle book banning. The goal is to ensure that books remain … [Read more...] about No More Book-Bans Allowed in New Mexico
Is there a reason to buy a Kindle anymore?
The Amazon Kindle has lost its edge in the past few years. Instead of innovating, they issue minor incremental updates through an unnecessary amount of generations, which are currently at 11. They have a tremendous lack of features that are missing at an inherent level, like expandable storage or even speakers. Amazon disregards trying new things like colour e-paper, offering … [Read more...] about Is there a reason to buy a Kindle anymore?
Bill Maher lands new book deal
Publisher's Simon & Schuster (S&S) have announced they have acquired the rights to Bill Maher’s new book, What This Comedian Said Will Shock You. In their statement, S&S referred to this upcoming book as, “A brilliantly astute and acerbically funny vivisection of American life, politics, and culture."Comedian, producer, actor and commentator, this project is … [Read more...] about Bill Maher lands new book deal