Category: Book

Book Reccomender:‘Eat, Drink, and Be Wary’

Food: It is a central part of our lives. It is surprising how relatively little fantasy and science fiction centers upon food. F&SF explores the human condition, extrapolating the present into alternate realities. Why not explore food? “Eat, Drink, and Be Wary: Satisfying Stories with a Delicious Twist,” edited by Lisa Mangum, takes on that…


Piglet the ‘Deaf, Blind, Pink Puppy’ Is Inspiring Others With His Growth Mindset Program

Piglet is deaf and blind, but he’s the feistiest, most determined little dog you’ll ever meet. After being rescued in 2017, he was adopted by a loving family and is now inspiring people all over the world with his own classroom-support materials, and his next children’s picture book is in the pipeline. He has grown…


Woman Starts Living Like a Victorian to Write a Book on Her Late Son: ‘Create a Legacy’

A Florida mom who always loved the Victorian lifestyle decided to live like a Victorian to write a book in the memory of her late son. Raquel Carter, 49, from Brookville, started living in the past two years ago after the passing away of her son, Sawyer, prompted her to write a book set in…


Jared Kushner Set to Publish Book on Trump Presidency

LOS ANGELES—Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump and a senior adviser in his administration, has reached a deal to write a book billed by his publisher as the “definitive” recounting of Trump’s presidency. The book will be released early next year, according to publisher Broadside Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers specializing…


Staff at an ASDA Store Give Girl, 10, a Gift Card After She Lost Birthday Money to Buy a Book

Staff members at an ASDA store in Milton Keynes, England, made the birthday of a 10-year-old girl special after she lost the money to buy a book. Adaya Lubega had accompanied her mother Louanna to the store to purchase a book titled “A Series of Unfortunate Events” by Lemony Snicket. With her, the little girl…


To Read, or Not to Read

The quality of reading is closely connected to the quality of the thing read—both the written material and the object that presents the writing. In other words, there is an element brought to the reading experience as a whole by a good volume, with fair print, crisp pages, and a sturdy cover. But the book,…


New York Governor Cuomo’s COVID-19 Book Deal Was Worth Over $5 Million

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s contract with publishers for his book about dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic was worth over $5 million, according to tax documents released by his office to the media on Monday. Cuomo was initially lauded for his handling of a crippling coronavirus outbreak in New York, but praise turned to blame…


Mom of Miracle Preemie Writes Touching Book on Helping Families Experiencing Premature Birth

A young boy who was born prematurely, weighing just under 2 pounds (0.9 kilograms) survived amid numerous health complications. Now he is a thriving teen and is his mother’s miracle. Sam Cassell, 13, has even become the inspiration for a book, “Sammie the Salmon,” written by his mother to help parents of premature babies, and…


Sen. Hawley’s Book Gets Picked Up by New Publisher After Cancellation

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) will see his book published after all. Hawley’s tome was canceled by Simon & Schuster after he objected to electoral votes from two states earlier this month during a joint session of Congress. “As a publisher it will always be our mission to amplify a variety of voices and viewpoints: At…


Sen. Hawley’s Book Picked Up by New Publisher After Cancellation

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) will see his book published after all. Washington-based Regnery Publishing confirmed to The Epoch Times on Jan. 18 that it will publish Hawley’s book, after Simon & Schuster canceled its publishing contract following Hawley’s objection to electoral votes from two states earlier this month during a joint session of Congress. “As a publisher, it…