WATCH: Books Across America by Mason Engel
Follow along with a struggling writer as he travels to 50 states, reads 50 books, and interviews 50 authors—all in 50 days.
The clip below features Little, Brown and Company's Clint Smith!
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3sTD7VW
The Shadow Docket is an instant New York Times bestseller!
Watch as Basic Books author Stephen Vladeck breaks down the Supreme Court's Shadow Docket and how it is changing justice.
Discover the book: https://bit.ly/3IMMNH1
Stephen Vladeck on the Shadow Docket and How the Supreme Court Uses It | Authors Explain the News
What is the 'Shadow Docket' and how is the Supreme Court using it to issue emergency rulings? Stephen Vladeck, Professor and author of the upcoming book THE SHADOW DOCKET gives us all the answers.
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The Current: Simon Kuper
Simon Kuper, one of the world's leading soccer writers and co-author of SOCCERNOMICS gives us his 2022 World Cup winner prediction:
Check out this important message from Orbit Books US author, N. K. Jemisin.
Happy Diwali! 🪔 Let your light shine on this beautiful holiday!
Discover more about this holiday in My Diwali Light by Raakhee Mirchandani and Supriya Kelkar!
Jason Culp, audiobook reader of The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff
Jason Culp, narrator of the audiobook The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff, shares this fantastic teaser for the book set to release on 10/25.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TtfxaP
The Current | Guns, Violence and Disinformation
As the debate over gun control continues, The Current sat down with former firearms executive Ryan Busse and ProPublica investigative reporter Andy Kroll to discuss why the U.S won't give up guns and what the government needs to do next.
Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/39PbhBi
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month!
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with some of our authors! They're sharing experiences that moved them and what inspires them to write stories to highlight their cultures.
Discover more AAPI stories here: https://bit.ly/3MXnfqT
Books for All
We are proud to support #BooksForAll. 📚
In response to unprecedented book banning efforts nationwide, NYPL The New York Public Library is making a selection of commonly #BannedBooks freely available to anyone in the country. Learn more here: https://nypl.org/booksforall
Transgender Day of Visibility
Today is Transgender Day of Visibility!
We're supporting the Transgender community today by reading their stories. Need a recommendation? Check out our list here: https://bit.ly/36BNSBT
Did you know February is Library Lover's Month? Learn more about librarians, the history of libraries, and more brilliant facts on libraries in these four beautiful books for library lovers. 📚
Book 1: THE LIBRARY by Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen (published by Basic Books)
Perfect for book lovers, this is a fascinating exploration of the history of libraries and the people who built them, from the ancient world to the digital age.
Book 2: THIS IS WHAT A LIBRARIAN LOOKS LIKE by Kyle Cassidy (published by Black Dog & Leventhal)
In 2014, author and photographer Kyle Cassidy published a photo essay on Slate.com called “This is What A Librarian Looks Like,” a montage of portraits and a tribute to librarians. Since then, Cassidy has made it his mission to remind us of how essential librarians and libraries are to our communities.
Book 3: SYRIA'S SECRET LIBRARY by Mike Thomson (published by PublicAffairs)
The remarkable story of a small, makeshift library in the town of Daraya, and the people who found hope and humanity in its books during a four-year siege.
Book 4: BIBLIOTECH by John Palfrey (published by Basic Books)
Libraries today are more important than ever. More than just book repositories, libraries can become bulwarks against some of the most crucial challenges of our age: unequal access to education, jobs, and information.
From early America to modern day movements, spend this President’s Day reflecting on the moments in history that changed and shaped this country.
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3 Blind Date Books for Valentine's Day!
Need a Valentine? Take your chances with our blind date books.
Book 1: A protagonist who's just about to realize her dream of becoming a doctor. She's anxious about finishing her residency, finding a job, and managing her traditional, no-boundaries family. Relationships and love aren't even an option. Fortunately, she's finally found a new place to stay . . . only to discover that her new roommate is her ex.
Book 2: The first openly nonbinary contestant on America’s favorite cooking show falls for their clumsy competitor in this delicious romantic comedy debut.
Recently divorced and on the verge of bankruptcy, this book's protagonist is ready to reinvent herself on a popular reality cooking competition and win the money to pay off her student loans. After a clumsy start to the competition, she refocuses on winning until she meets a fellow contestant she might want a future with more than she needs the prize money.
Book 3: A smart, sexy, book about a curvaceous heroine who falls for her personal trainer. This book will pull your heartstrings and make you laugh so hard your belly will start hurting.
Which one would you choose?
PLEASE MISS by Grace Lavery is out today!
Learn more about the author and book in our Open Book spotlight this month: https://bit.ly/3HCoFUT
(published by Seal Press and Hachette Audio)
Celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King J. with this collection of books highlighting the civil rights leader and his impact on the world.
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