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Book review: An Atheist Christian Gunslinger by Jerry Hunter

An Atheist Christian Gunslinger, Jerry Hunter, Melin Bapur Jon Gower In his novel Ebargofiant, published in 2014, the super-prolific Welsh language novelist and academic Jerry Hunter imagines a future world broken by social fracture and environmental …

Book review: A 50-year passion project culminates in a portrait of a time and a tragedy

“The Last Homesteaders: Resilience and Risk at the Edge of Alaska” By Doug Capra; Cirque Press, 2026; 645 pages; $40. Historian Doug Capra of Seward has had a decades-long fascination with the story of a couple and their 3-year-old son, all of whom were …

Book review: Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl celebrates identity, joy and authenticity

“Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl: Essays” by Amena Brown, c.2026, Tiny Rep Books, $30.00, 320 pages Some things can really make you cross. Sign up for our free newsletter. People telling your business, for instance, or asking questions they have …

Reason why ex-spies become spy novelists, revealed by former spy

James Wolff is not his real name, but the former spy who writes under that nom de plume is the author of "Spies and Other Gods," a splendid mystery set in the world of espionage. It's got a unique way of telling its story, which we won't …

‘Downeast Book Babes’ sail in to Winter Harbor for an evening of history, mystery, poetry at fun

WINTER HARBOR — Four Downeast Maine authors will present a  unique festival performance in the Schoodic Arts for All summer series, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23 at Hammond Hall, 427 Main St.  Titled “The Downeast Book Babes: From Ancient Rome to Downeast …

Much Wenlock Primary School student wins National Poetry Competition

A talented student at Much Wenlock Primary School has been chosen as a winner in Young Writers’ national poetry competition ‘I Have A Dream’. Jasper Neale a student at Much Wenlock Primary School Out of over 21,000 entries from across the UK, Jasper Neals’ …

Book Review: ‘Yellow Pine,’ by Claire Vaye Watkins

YELLOW PINE, by Claire Vaye Watkins In the 1996 book “Sperm Wars,” the British popular science writer Robin Baker posited that all of human sexual behavior is driven by the biological patterns of male ejaculate. “Whenever a woman’s body contains sperm from …

Book Review: Art and Activism: Jazz Artists and Writers in the Civil Rights Vanguard by Jack Marchbanks

When crafting a book review, each author is faced with the unenviable task of writing just enough to pique the reader’s interest while resisting the temptation to delve too deeply for fear that doing so will quench the reader’s thirst and dampen any …

Poem on Sunday: In English, I’m Not a Fan

Hendregadredd Manuscript, Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales Andrew Holden   When complicated structures form the plan and twist my English tongue in contrived verse, I must confess that I am not a fan.   Across a fourteen-century …

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Jane Austen worlds don’t end with “Pride and Prejudice”… 3 novels that cemented her place in English literature

London, UK – While Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen most famous work, her literary career encompasses a range of novels that have profoundly influenced world literature. This is due to her satirical style and insightful analysis of early 19th-century …

Palmdale poetry immortalized

PALMDALE — The words written by a local high school student were immortalized in the pavement at Poncitlán Square on July 7 as the winning poem in the City of Palmdale’s Walk on Words: America 250. Dariana Arreola, of Palmdale Academy Charter School, wrote …

Azerbaijan highlights Silk Road ties at Beijing Chinese Literature Congress [PHOTOS]

The Chinese Literature Congress, a major international scientific conference organized by the Institute of Literature of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, has convened in Beijing to foster intercultural dialogue and global academic cooperation, …

9 of Britain's 10 Bestselling Novels Begin With a Dead Woman. I Asked Authors, Literary Experts and a Criminal ...

Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter As a woman, I'm never short on frightening moments: a man turning down the same dark street as me, unexplained sounds in the night, a taxi driver playing The Everly …

Make new friends at Bolton's monthly poetry appreciation group

Bolton residents with a love of poetry are being invited to join the Poetry Appreciation Group at Bolton Central Library. The monthly gathering welcomes anyone interested in reading and discussing published poetry in a relaxed and friendly setting. The …

Essays by Karen Anderson: Studying Poetry

When my granddaughters were about eight and ten, I offered to teach poetry as part of their homeschool curriculum. Every week we sat at my dining room table to read and write together. It wasn’t long before Emmy asked, “Why are we reading more boy poets …

Lorraine Kelly: 'Why I love Orkney - and why it's the setting for my novels'

Published 19th Jul 2026, 06:00 BST Whether she’s driving around Zimbabwe or visiting a remote island in the South Atlantic Ocean, Lorraine Kelly always manages to find connections back to Scotland. The Glasgow-born broadcaster, 66, regularly travels with …

The Guyana Prize for Literature releases 2025 shortlists

Jul 19, 2026 News (Kaieteur News) – The Jury for the Guyana Prize for Literature has released the Shortlist in the Drama Category.  The winner of the Prize for Drama will be announced on August 7, 2026. A release from the Ministry of Culture Youth and …

Women’s novels that made history: 11 literary works that defied censorship and changed the face of world literature

London, UK – For many women writers, writing has been more than just a means of expression; it has been a battle against social constraints, censorship, and prevailing ideas. Over the past decades, novels written by women have sparked controversy and …

DreamSofa Reports Growth in Trade and Developer Orders for Custom Modular Seating

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DreamSofa, a direct-to-consumer custom furniture manufacturer, says a growing share of its order volume is now coming from trade and project buyers — including home developers …

The FRLD Board Concludes Ninth Meeting, Advances Resource Mobilization and Prepares for Funding Decisions

The ninth meeting of the Board of the FRLD, held from 8 to 10 July 2026 in Manila, marked another important milestone in operationalizing the Fund. WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ninth meeting of …

Paris Haute Couture Week 2026: Couture, Contemporary Art and a New Era of Creative Recognition

PARIS, FRANCE, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During Paris Haute Couture Week 2026, the historic Hôtel Particulier Monceau became the setting for a multidisciplinary cultural program bringing together Arab couture, contemporary art, …

Humanity's Team Hosts 'Hearts for Humanity' Global Conversation with Steve Farrell and Neale Donald Walsch

"Steve Farrell and Neale Donald Walsch invite a global audience to imagine a world where extraction becomes stewardship and isolation becomes belonging." BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humanity's …

GARI Honors Outstanding Researchers at the 2026 International Conference Awards

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Association for Research and Innovation (GARI) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 GARI International Conference Awards, presented during the GARI …

Humanity's Team Launches Free 'Beyond Limits' Intensive July 24

Free event on July 24 extends Steve Farrell's decades-long mission to awaken conscious living worldwide BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humanity's Team (HT), the global nonprofit organization dedicated to …

TERAMOK Outlines Three Shifts Reshaping How U.S. Real Estate Developments Sell in 2026

TERAMOK Outlines Three Shifts Reshaping How U.S. Real Estate Developments Sell in 2026 CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TERAMOK, a full-service real estate marketing and production agency serving developers across …

HEAL & RISE 2026 Expands Into First Tri-Country Convening Advancing Youth & Women's Mental Health

Beyond The Call 24 7 Unites New York City, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago in One Shared Live Experience NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Beyond The Call 24 7, Inc. announces that its flagship HEAL & RISE 2026 …

Kid-Friendly Water Enhancers Market Forecast Report Featuring Segment Analysis And Strategic Industry Insight

The Business Research Company's Kid-Friendly Water Enhancers Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The market for kid- …

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber Market Report Examines Market Dynamics, Segment Insights And Company Strategies

The Business Research Company's Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Chamber Market Report Examines Market Dynamics, Segment Insights And Company Strategies LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

Joint All-Domain Command And Control (JADC2) Systems Market Report Covers Forecasts, Innovations And Industry Outlook

The Business Research Company's Joint All-Domain Command And Control (JADC2) Systems Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Hospital Command Center Operations Market Growth Rate Expected To Reach 14.4% CAGR By 2030

The Business Research Company's Hospital Command Center Operations Market Growth Rate Expected To Reach 14.4% CAGR By 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The healthcare sector is …

Intelligent Blood Collection Management Systems Market Forecast To Hit $3.92Billion By 2030 Amid Strong Industry Growth

The Business Research Company's Intelligent Blood Collection Management Systems Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

High-Pressure Valve Market Insights Report Analyzing Demand Trends And Competitive Positioning

The Business Research Company's High-Pressure Valve Market Insights Report Analyzing Demand Trends And Competitive Positioning LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The high-pressure valve market …

HER2 Targeted Therapies Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 8.6% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's HER2 Targeted Therapies Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 8.6% CAGR Through 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The market for HER2 targeted therapies has …

Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 14.3% CAGR Through 2030

The Business Research Company's Intraoperative Fluorescence Imaging Market Set For Rapid Expansion With 14.3% CAGR Through 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The intraoperative fluorescence …

Integrated Air And Missile Defense Market Value Expected To Grow At 7% CAGR, Reaching $28.54 Billion By 2030

The Business Research Company's Integrated Air And Missile Defense Market Value Expected To Grow At 7% CAGR, Reaching $28.54 Billion By 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The integrated …

Inkjet Business Card Sheet Market Industry Outlook Strengthens Amid Rising Global Demand

The Business Research Company's Inkjet Business Card Sheet Market Industry Outlook Strengthens Amid Rising Global Demand LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The inkjet business card sheet market …

Keyboard Disinfecting Wipes Market Insights Report Analyzing Demand Trends And Competitive Positioning

The Business Research Company's Keyboard Disinfecting Wipes Market Insights Report Analyzing Demand Trends And Competitive Positioning LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The keyboard …

Language Learning Platform Market Growth Rate Expected To Reach 13.6% CAGR By 2030

The Business Research Company's Language Learning Platform Market Growth Rate Expected To Reach 13.6% CAGR By 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The language learning platform sector has …