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An Anne of Green Gables pilgrimage to Prince Edward Island

Canada’s smallest province has so much more to explore beyond the rich literary history of Lucy M Montgomery, says Samantha Herbert

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

‘Type Archived’: a must-have manual for hot metal enthusiasts and linotype lovers

A new book provides a stunning visual tour of traditional typefounding and offers a definitive account of London's legendary Type Archive

Wallpaper · Dec 4, 2024

Get a sneak peek at 'Star Trek' illustrated short story anthology beaming up later this month (exclusive)

A sneak peek at the new "Star Trek" short story anthology, "A Year To The Day I Saw Myself Die and Other Stories"

Space · Dec 3, 2024

Five of the best sports books of 2024

Tales of Ohio hoop dreams, Joseph O’Neill’s football-accented new novel and the effect of the climate crisis on sport

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

These picture books make the perfect gifts – for adults (and their inner children)

As grown-ups increasingly embrace the emotional power and visual delights of picture books, here is a list of recommendations to suit every person and occasion

The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2024

Winfrey announces new book club pick and launches 'The Oprah Podcast'

Oprah Winfrey has her next book club pick and a new platform to talk books and other topics of the day

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2024

What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for Public Education

Houston native and education expert Diane Ravitch urges a fight for "the future of Texas, and for the future of the children" under Trump's proposed reforms.

Texas Observer · Dec 3, 2024

Robert Sobukwe in his own words: new book shows the complexity of the formidable South African pan-Africanist leader’s views

The book Darkest Before Dawn, edited by Derek Hook and Leswin Laubscher, presents readers with a portrait of a formidable and principled figure in the struggle against colonialism and apartheid who has, so far, received less attention than he merits: Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe.

The Conversation · Dec 3, 2024

Royal Literary Fund’s hardship grants for writers see applications increase by 400%

Charity cites AI and cost of living among reasons for a nearly fivefold increase in grant applications between last year and this year

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

The best crime and thrillers of 2024

A choice of whodunnits, a return for le Carré’s Smiley, and dark, disturbing encounters in the woods

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024