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RT Announces Transition From Print To Online – Coinciding with the 35th anniversary of RT Book Reviews‘ first edition, the magazine format is shifting to online-only. Kathryn Falk announces the change, promising even more content and reassuring readers that the annual Reader’s Convention is still part of the RT universe: Coming ... more >
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Wattpad Wades into Hollywood with Wattpad Studios – We’re seeing more and more of these hybrid enterprises, demonstrating in part the way that stories are diversifying across media platforms, well beyond traditional books. Wattpad has been particularly ambitious in this regard, with initiatives like Wattpad Brands, which has Wattpad writers creating ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviewschildren's fiction / childrens-books / comic2 Comments
Based on the Persian children’s classic by Samad Behrangi, this book is about a young fish’s courage to question authority and strike out on her own. An inquisitive little fish decided to question authority and leave the safety of her own home to venture out into the expansive sea. The ... more >
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When the Birds and the Bees Were Not Enough: Aristotle’s Masterpiece – There is an odd perception that certain societies throughout history have shunned sex. The New England Puritans, for example, are erroneously blamed for sexual attitudes that are actually much closer to the Victorians. Couples who were not in ... more >
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The revolution will be digitized – A really interesting piece on the proliferation of “wearable” technologies (and we’re definitely closer to the beginning of this trend than the end), and the diverse implications of their use and potential abuse. While there is a huge benefit scientists and researchers identify in ... more >
Publishing Newsawards / childrens-books / Dr. Seuss / Game of Thrones / games / Kameron Hurley / Neil Gaiman / trigger warnings9 Comments
Oscar Voter Reveals Brutally Honest Ballot: “There’s No Art to ‘Selma,'” ‘Boyhood’ “Uneven” – The Hollywood Reporter is posting daily interviews with Academy Award voters, and if you want a glimpse into the voting process of Academy members, you may want to check these interviews out. This one has garnered ... more >