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Feb 1
Fast Scans | Top Foreign & Indie Picks for Viewers
by Jeff T. DickTop foreign and indie picks this month include the star-earning Till and surreal pick in Polish and Russian.libraryjournal.com · 2h · Article -
2023 National Book Critics Circle Awards Finalists Announced
Books by Percival Everett, Mieko Kawakami, Andrey Kurkov, Ling Ma, Annie Proulx, Ed Yong, and more have been nominated for this year's NBCC awards.publishersweekly.com · 3h · Article -
“Food is a Right: Libraries and Food Justice” (A New White Paper From the Urban Libraries Council)
From the Urban Libraries Council (ULC): The Urban Libraries Council (ULC) announces today the release of its latest white paper, “Food is a Right: Libraries...infodocket.com · 1h · Article -
Standards: W3C Re-Launched as a Public-Interest Non-Profit Organization; eLife’s New Model: Open for Submissions; & More News Headlines
Annual Report 2022: Highlights from the Data Curation Network COPE in 2023 (via Committee on Publication Ethics) eLife’s New Model: Open for Submissions (via...infodocket.com · 2h · Article -
6 Best Toddler Book Box Subscriptions to Check Out | Book Riot
by Jaime HerndonFind fun and new books for your toddler and you to read together with the best in toddler book subscriptions!bookriot.com · 2h · Article -
Sips and Snacks for Book Lovers
by Katie MoenchNothing elevates a reading experience like having the perfect snacks and beverages on hand. These bookish snacks and beverages can help.bookriot.com · 3h · Article -
LeVar Burton Reads: "The Lady of the Yellow-Painted Library" by Tobi Ogundiran on Apple Podcasts
Show LeVar Burton Reads, Ep "The Lady of the Yellow-Painted Library" by Tobi Ogundiran - Jan 30, 2023.podcasts.apple.com · 3h · Published: Jan 30 · Podcast -
Jan 31
NewsCenter | SDSU | Anti-Racism in the 50’s: The Message of EC Comics
Qiana Whitted, a professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of South Carolina, will be a guest lecturer at SDSU Feb. 7.newscenter.sdsu.edu · 5h · Article-
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Coming Attractions | DVD/Blu-Ray Titles from Our January Issue
by Jeff T. DickForthcoming DVDs and Blu-rays include the grandly delicious Big Night, the classic caper film, The Italian Job, and Bruno Samper and Kristina Buožytė’s...libraryjournal.com · 6h · Article -
Research Resources: New Online Tool Provides Health Snapshot of All 435 U.S. Congressional Districts (Congressional District Health Dashboard)
From NYU Langone: Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, in partnership with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, unveiled the Congressional District...infodocket.com · 7h · Article -
NoViolet Bulawayo and Margo Jefferson join ‘exciting’ Rathbones Folio prize shortlist
by Sarah ShaffiThe newly formatted prize will, for the first time, name winners in fiction, nonfiction and poetry and the shortlist includes writers from across the world.theguardian.com · 8h · Article -
The Yale Library That’s a Temple to Learning … and a Portal to Hell
by Sarah LyallIn “Hell Bent,” Leigh Bardugo continues the fantastical journey she began in “Ninth House.”.nytimes.com · 6h · Article -
Cultivation – Recovery Hub for American Women Writers
Priority Deadline: February 28, 2023 Each year The Recovery Hub for American Women Writers will provide significant support for two digital projects in...recoveryhub.siue.edu · 8h · Article-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, February 08, 1961, Page A-15, Image 15
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, February 08, 1961, Page A-15, Image 15, brought to you by Library of Congress, Washington, DC, and the...chroniclingamerica.loc.gov · 8h · Article -
In ‘Reckoning,’ Eve Ensler Unveils a New Name but Familiar Targets
by Alexandra JacobsWriting now as V, the creator of “The Vagina Monologues” tackles racism, colonialism and sexual violence in a raw and free-associative collection.nytimes.com · 7h · Article -
State of the Arts: Presenting & Multidisciplinary Work
As 2023 gets underway, NEA Director of Presenting and Multidisciplinary Arts Brandon Gryde takes a look at the current state of the presenting field.arts.gov · 9h · Article-
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ALA Youth Media Awards Announced | Book Pulse
by Kate MerleneALA’s Youth Media Awards are announced. Longlists for the Dublin Literary Award, International Dylan Thomas Prize, and Plutarch Award are announced. The CEO...libraryjournal.com · 9h · Article -
A ChatGPT generated post (and a first year librarian's thoughts)
Note: The ChatGPT generated content is in a linked Google Doc and labeled as such! As I’m sure anyone in academia is aware, ChatGPT and its AI...acrlog.org · 7h · Article -
When the Angels Left the Old Country
by Lamb, SachaThank you for visiting. Most SLJ reviews are exclusive to subscribers. As a subscriber, you'll receive unlimited access to all reviews dating back to 2010....slj.com · 10h · Article -
Book Riot's Deals of the Day for January 31, 2023
by DealsThe best book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot.bookriot.com · 10h · Article -
Nurse! My pen! Hanif Kureishi’s hospital musings and the art of sickbed writing
by Lara FeigelThe author has published 10,000 words since being left paralysed – about the able-bodied, sexual positions and racist taunts. From Hilary Mantel to Audre...theguardian.com · 10h · Article -
NEH Institute - Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State
This combined-format Institute is designed for teachers who are seeking intensive study of the Holocaust, genocide, and human rights—and collaborative...bellisario.psu.edu · 11h · Article -
Salamander Street merges with Wordville
Two UK independent publishers—Salamander Street and Wordville—announce acquisition and merger.thebookseller.com · 11h · Article -
Jackie Robinson Statue/Dodger Stadium - Clio
The Dodger stadium is one of the places that Jackie Robinson made his impact on the world. Jackie Robinson made history as the first African American to play...theclio.com · 11h · Article -
Real Reels | An Iconic Eatery, a Resonant Road Trip, and Patricia Highsmith
by Joshua Blevins PeckAn iconic eatery, a resonant road trip, and Patricia Highsmith are among January’s must-see documentaries.libraryjournal.com · 11h · Article -
Sheldon Press signs 'landmark' book about bowel cancer from Patel
Sheldon Press has signed everything you hoped you'd never need to know about bowel cancer, from Dr Anisha Patel. .thebookseller.com · 11h · Article -
Ascension by Nicholas Binge
The incredible premise of this superlative science fiction thriller from Binge (Professor Everywhere) gains credibility through ...publishersweekly.com · 11h · Article -
Alan Lightman
Author and MIT physicist Alan Lightman explores the similarities between artistic and scientific impulses.arts.gov · 12h · Podcast-
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Madeline McIntosh to Step Down as CEO of PRH US
Penguin Random House CEO Madeline McIntosh will step down in the very near future just months after PRH global CEO Markus Dohle did the same.publishersweekly.com · 9h · Article -
PRINT | Zooniverse - People-powered research
Transcribe letters of early America to help trace the social networks of the day. Help us understand religious networks and migration by transcribing 17th...zooniverse.org · 12h · Article-
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Madeline McIntosh steps down as chief executive of Penguin Random House US
Madeline McIntosh announces plans to step down from her role as c.e.o of Penguin Random House US after almost three decades at the company. .thebookseller.com · 12h · Article -
Senior Production Controller - London | The Bookseller Careers & Jobs
Priddy Books, children's publisher of baby, pre-school and novelty books, is looking for a Senior Production Controller to join...jobs.thebookseller.com · 12h · Article -
Head of Penguin Random House Resigns
by Elizabeth A. HarrisThe departure of Madeline McIntosh, who has led the country’s largest book publisher since 2018, is the latest shake-up for the company during a turbulent...nytimes.com · 7h · Article-
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Hachette Children’s Group bags ‘taboo-breaking’ YA debut Sh!t Bag from Knox
Hachette Children’s Group has acquired Sh!t Bag, a “taboo-breaking” YA debut from author Xena Knox “full of dark, ‘Fleabag’-style humour” and inspired by the...thebookseller.com · 13h · Article -
The Best LGBTQ YA and Kids' Books of 2022, According to the ALA
The American Library Association's Rainbow Book list is in recognition of exceptional LGBTQ children's and teen's books of the previous year.bookriot.com · 12h · Article -
Mudlark signs veteran journalist Carroll’s account of the 1984 Brighton bombing
HarperCollins has acquired veteran journalist Rory Carroll’s Killing Thatcher: The IRA, the Manhunt and the Long War on the Crown – an account of the 1984...thebookseller.com · 13h · Article -
Sandycove bags Notaro's debut novel on the world of influencers
Sandycove has acquired journalist and editor Vicki Notaro’s first novel, which delves into the world of online influencers, to be published in 2024.thebookseller.com · 7h · Article -
Black History Month - For Teachers
Teacher resources for African American History Month. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the...blackhistorymonth.gov · 13h · Article-
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First Novel Prize introduces support for low-income writers
The First Novel Prize is opening access to low-income writers with this year’s edition by sponsoring a minimum of 100 places for writers who otherwise would...thebookseller.com · 7h · Article -
#Merky Books snaps up 'wry and witty' debut from Cai
Stormzy’s Penguin Random House (PRH) imprint #Merky Books has acquired the rights for Central Places, a debut novel by US-based journalist Delia Cai.thebookseller.com · 7h · Article -
‘Cracking’ shortlists for 2023 Romantic Novel Awards unveiled
Romantic Novelists’ Association announces shortlists for this year’s Romantic Novel Awards along with winner of Popular Romantic Fiction Award for 2023. .thebookseller.com · 8h · Article -
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Storm Publishing announces translation rights partnership with Greyhound Literary
Storm Publishing has announced that Greyhound Literary will represent translation rights in all languages for the publisher, effective immediately.thebookseller.com · 8h · Article -
Orion Spring snaps up two new books by Taylor for six-figure sum
Orion Spring has signed two more books by the author of It’s Not a Diet, published by Orion Spring in 2021, for a six-figure sum. .thebookseller.com · 8h · Article -
The British Book Awards
The British Book Awards, aka The Nibbies, is a celebration of books: it affirms, connects and energises the world of reading. It celebrates the intimate...thebookseller.com · 15h · Article -
New Book From DEI Consultant A Wake-Up Call-To-Action For Corporate Culture
by Forbes Partner Releases“Inclusion Uncomplicated” by Dr. Nika White is released with Forbes Books.forbes.com · 4h · Article -
Heath leaves Icon Books to go freelance
Icon Books publisher and editorial director Duncan Heath is leaving Icon Books after more than 20 years to pursue a freelance career. .thebookseller.com · 8h · Article -
New Releases Tuesday: The Best Books Out This Week
by Erica EzeifediHere are some of the best new books out this week, what they are about, and why you should add them to your TBR!bookriot.com · 10h · Article -
2022: The Year Batman Dealt With Wealth Inequity
by Chris M. ArnoneIn 2022, Batman comics finally started to seriously deal with wealthy inequity and Batman's hoarded money...but fell short of real change.bookriot.com · 11h · Article -
8 of the Best Mixed Media Horror and Thriller Novels
by Addison RizerFrom podcasts to photographs and news stories, these horror/thriller novels add mixed media elements to keep you on the edge of your seat.bookriot.com · 13h · Article
