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5 notable new books that are all over the map (in a good way)
These books confront readers with the recent past and distant future, bring them to southeastern Africa and an alternative Japan, and bedeck their pages with subversive cartoons and lush landscapes.
The Times of Israel17d
Yiftah Tweg, 27: LED lighting tech who loved sipping on tea
Yiftah Dan Tweg, 27, from Azaria ... Ben Binyamin Cohen, Tamar Gutman and Dor Toar — who were all slain in the attack that day. When the rocket fire began, the friends split up, and Yiftah ...
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L.J. Smith, whose ‘Vampire Diaries’ books inspired CW series, dies at 66
Author L.J. Smith, who created the “Vampire Diaries” book series that inspired the CW drama of the same name and contributed to pop culture’s obsession with vampires, has died. Smith died ...
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L.J. Smith, Author of the ‘Vampire Diaries’ Universe, Passes Away at 66
L.J. Smith, the acclaimed author best known for creating 'The Vampire Diaries' series, passed away at the age of 66 on March 8, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Her contributions to young adult ...
The Sun21d
L. J. Smith dead: Author of ‘Vampire Diaries’ book series dies aged 66 after suffering rare disease as tributes pour in
AUTHOR L. J. Smith whose novels inspired the hit TV show The Vampire Diaries has tragically died aged 66. Ms Smith died in hospital where she was being treated for a rare autoimmune disease, her ...
Us Weekly22d
‘Vampire Diaries’ Author L.J. Smith Dead at Age 66 Following ‘Long Bout With Illness’
Author L.J. Smith has died at age 66. “Lisa Jane Smith of Danville, California passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, after a long bout with illness,” an obituary on the writer’s ...
Alabama Political Reporter22d
Fairhope Council rules out defunding library over book placement
The Fairhope City Council met Monday night just days after the Alabama Public Library Service voted to suspend state funding to the Fairhope Public Library due to the inclusion of certain books in its ...
Crain's Detroit22d
How Farbman exec Andy Gutman sees the post-COVID landscape — and how he got into writing children's books
In addition, he is also the author of 10 children’s books and a songwriter. Gutman spoke with Crain’s about the state of commercial real estate and his creative passions that keep him busy ...
Forbes23d
Authors Challenge Meta’s Use Of Their Books For Training AI
As part of their livelihood, there are many leadership strategists, consultants, thinkers, and practitioners who write books. Any of these authors also have a complicated relationship with LibGen.
The New York Times23d
Pohlads seeking at least $1.7B for Twins, have more than $425M in debt on books: Sources
Had Ishbia further pursued the Twins, it likely would have been a much cleaner, quicker sale, as his net worth of $5.4 billion puts him in the upper echelon of owner wealth, a list Cohen tops at $ ...
Reader's Digest23d
These Are the Most-Read Book Genres in Every State—Did Your Favorite Make the List?
We may earn a commission from your purchases. If you were to ask me about my favorite book genre, I would find it almost impossible to choose. While I love to lose myself in a fast-paced mystery ...
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Reading Across the Curriculum: Three Educators Tie Reading into Multiple Subjects
To help guide her students, Lawyer taught mini writing lessons and used mentor texts like Dan Gutman’s historical ... activism and will include book clubs on a wide array of timely topics.