Author Archives: particularkev

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Considering ‘A Most Rare Compendium’

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The link below is to an article that considers ‘magical treasure hunting,’ by looking at the 18th century guide, ‘A Most Rare Compendium.’

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https://lithub.com/a-most-rare-compendium-an-18th-century-guide-to-magical-treasure-hunting/

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The State of Crime Writing

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The link below is to an article that considers the state of crime writing.

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https://crimereads.com/the-state-of-the-crime-novel-a-roundtable-discussion-with-crime-authors/

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Poor Writing… Even in Classics

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The link below is to an article that considers poor writing, including that found in classics.

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https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2019/10/28/the-cult-of-the-imperfect/

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Not My Review: Bad Blood – Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou

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2019 German Book Prize Winner

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The link below is to an article reporting on the winner of the 2019 German Book Prize, Bosnian-German author Saša Stanišić for ‘Origins.’

For more visit:
https://publishingperspectives.com/2019/10/sasa-stanisic-wins-2019-german-book-prize/

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Best PDF Ebook Readers

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The link below is to an article taking a look at the best PDF ebook readers.

For more visit:
https://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2019/10/30/the-best-e-ink-ereaders-for-reading-pdfs-fall-2019/

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2019 TS Eliot Prize Shortlist

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The link below is to an article taking a look at the shortlist for the 2019 T. S. Eliot Prize for poetry.

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https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/oct/17/ts-eliot-prize-shortlist-jay-bernard-sharon-olds-anthony-anaxagorou

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Not My Review: The Water Cure by Sophie Mackintosh

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Not My Review: The Body – A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson

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Libraries & Ebook Borrowing Update

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The links below are to articles reporting on the continuing controversy concerning ebook borrowing at libraries.

For more visit:
– https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2019/10/16/140906/more-than-100000-sign-petition-condemning-macmillans-new-ebook-lending-terms/
– https://the-digital-reader.com/2019/11/03/libraries-arent-pulling-any-punches-when-explaining-publisher-imposed-delays-to-patrons/
– https://the-digital-reader.com/2019/11/03/libraries-are-boycotting-macmillan-ebooks/