Layla McCay's 'The Queer Bookshelf' offers an enthusiastic survey of LGBTQIA+ literature, from ancient epics to modern graphic novels. Acknowledging its historical consciousness and personal touch, the review highlights the book's value in understanding queer identity's evolution and addressing contemporary book bans.
Mahnke's 'Exhumed' explores historical attempts to understand and combat death, from George Washington's final illness to vampire folklore and early scientific inquiries. It highlights society's macabre fascination and attempts to control mortality.
Discover how sabbaticals can be transformative. The Recess Project promotes extended breaks, sharing stories and research on their profound impact on personal and professional life.
A West Hollywood water main break from an aging pipe damaged celebrity-favorite businesses like a bookshop and Dialog Cafe, causing inaccessibility. Crews replaced the 102-year-old pipe, but Sunset Blvd's reopening is uncertain before Monday's rush.
A historian recounts remaining in Mosul after ISIS's takeover, documenting events to preserve the city's memory and counter fabricated narratives. The narrative highlights the personal cost and discipline required for survival and truth.
Grieving Laura Murphy took a solo European "honeymoon" after her fiancé Devon O'Grady's sudden death. Her journey, detailed in a book & viral TikToks, showcased resilience, finding strength, and proved life is still worth living.
UK History & Military book sales show a mixed picture in early 2026. While overall value sales have dipped, standout titles like Alice Roberts' 'Domination' and the 'Map Men' books are driving performance, with historical authors vying for top spots.
Harpman's "I That Have Never Known Men," a dystopian novel about 40 women in a bunker, is a BookTok sensation, selling 600,000 copies and leading to further re-releases.
Shannon Sanders' multi-generational saga follows the Lamb family's fight to preserve land ownership in rural Tennessee. Ghosts, Black entrepreneurship, and civil rights intertwine as descendants battle historical injustices and protect their heritage.
Labour peer Debbonaire urges policymakers to implement AI licensing and transparency swiftly. She highlights the exploitation of human creativity by AI firms, the futility of fearmongering, and the necessity of finding a "happy medium" to protect authors and ensure new creative work, advocating for AI as assistance, not replacement.
A fishing trip turns disastrous when a boat sinks in the Gulf. Survivors battle dehydration, hypothermia, sharks, and a heart attack, showcasing remarkable resilience and the will to live.
Explore a bleak future where humanity struggles to survive, grappling with environmental decay, gendered violence, and the power of myth. This novel's four perspectives illuminate human nature and the fight for a child's safety.
WWII saw American archaeologists transform into spies to protect Greece's ancient artifacts from Nazis. The OSS's "Greek Desk", led by Rodney Young, used Greek-Americans and experts to recover treasures, battling Hitler's twisted obsession with ancient Greece.
Eunice Carter, NY's first Black woman prosecutor, uncovered crime patterns linking prostitution to gangster Lucky Luciano. Aided by madam Polly Adler (fictionalized), Carter built a case leading to Luciano's conviction, though her crucial role was largely ignored.
Mamie Van Doren details her early Hollywood exploitation, including the "casting couch," and her decision to leave for a better life. She reflects on vulnerability, surviving industry pressures, and impactful wartime performances despite the dark aspects of her career.
Giada Scodellaro's 'Ruins, Child' and Anna Poletti's 'Hello, World?' offer fragmented narratives on identity, trauma, and queer self-exploration. Both books reject traditional structures, focusing on survival and care over radical change.
Dr. Seuss's historic San Diego home, previously owned by UCSD and designated historic, sold for $9M to Bird Rock Bookshop owners. Proceeds benefit the Geisel Fund for the university, marking a poetic literary connection for the 1.51-acre property.
