Kid Tested, Librarian Recommended: Friendly Ghosts
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The indie bookstore resurgence – Rochester BeaconRochester Beacon
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Why is Malaysia banning more books? – DW – 10/02/2025
Malaysia has seen a surge in book bans this year in what some publishers, academics and rights groups…
Celebrating Alejandro Iñárritu’s debut film “Amores Perros”
The book, much like the film, has a certain dirty energy to it. “I wanted honesty. Not a…
Finalists announced for 2025 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy
Four Canadian books covering a range of ideas and issues, from climate change to corporate concentration and intimate…
New book slams Sweden’s primary care struggles, prompts calls for health reform
In Sweden, the phrase “Go to the ER” has become a common refrain for patients unable to access…
Stuck On A Honolulu Rail Platform? Let A Book Take You Somewhere
The city wants livelier rail stations. The library system wants more access to their books. Can a vending…
Halyna Herasym won the Translated Book Award
Ukrainian political scientist Halyna Herasym has won the Translated Book Award from the Peterson Literary Fund for her…
5 Books To Help Founders Lead Through Crisis
Every business founder makes mistakes from time to time. Every founder will also face a proper crisis during…
Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2025 shortlist revealed
NewsOct 2, 2025by Melina Spanoudi & Heloise Wood Shortlist for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction 2025 Jason Burke,…
I’ve already read 36 books this year – but this is my standout favourite
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The Bookmonger: Lisa Jackson offers another twisted tale
The Bookmonger: Lisa Jackson offers another twisted tale Published 5:01 pm Wednesday, October 1, 2025 By Barbara Lloyd…