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Zimbabwe International Book Fair returns
Mbulelo Mpofu, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub AFTER hosting two successful mini book fairs earlier this year in Harare and Bulawayo, the Zimbabwe International Book Fair (ZIBF) is poised to return with its flagship event, scheduled to take...

A huge percentage of U.S. consumers are dining on a deal
Many fast-food chains use both paper and digital coupons. | Photo by Jonathan Maze. Restaurant companies have aggressively provided consumers with discounts in a variety of formats. And customers are apparently snapping them up. According to...

When Does ‘A Court of Thorns And Roses’ Book 6 Come Out? Release Date, Author Quotes, Updates
Sarah J. Maas fans have reason to celebrate: the sixth installment of A Court of Thorns and Roses is officially done in draft form. The author revealed in July 2025 that she had finished writing the long-anticipated book, and fans have been...

NFL executive Troy Vincent takes pride in wife’s book ‘The Table of Life’
Throughout successful careers as a standout NFL player and now a high-ranking league executive, Troy Vincent has leaned on his wife, Tommi, for support and guidance. So when Tommi – a longtime advocate for women who’s also known for throwing down...
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This New Garlic-Scented Book Wards Off Vampires While You Read By Angel Saunders
NEED TO KNOW Jennifer L. Armentrout and Hellmann’s have teamed up ahead of Halloween to debut a first-of-its-kind book infused with garlic to ward off vampires The New York Times bestselling author has announced her latest novel, The Primal of...

Report shows which author is the most banned in US schools
NEW YORK (AP) — A new report on book bans in U.S. schools finds Stephen King as the author most likely to be censored and the country divided between states actively restricting works and those attempting to limit or eliminate bans. PEN America’s...

Dakota Johnson’s October 2025 Book Club Pick Is ‘An Era-Defining’ Novel About Friendship (& It’s on Sale)
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Dakota Johnson’s book club pick for this month is already on everyone’s TBR, so she made sure her brand,...

Harrison launches fourth book
Community Harrison launches fourth book Oct 02 2025 Updated 2 hours ago Author Claudia Harrison celebrated the launch of her fourth fiction novel, The Oldest Daughter, at the Cowra Library on Thursday, September 25. The event marked another...

Hundreds of students face off in friendly book battles
The excitement was unmistakable as Eastmont Middle’s Team Peeta finished each other’s sentences and laughed over their favorite reads. Their enthusiasm matched their success: they had just won Canyons School District’s Book Blitz, beating Butler...

I Am Me, You Are You: Anthony Semann and Louise Dorrat release new picture book on inclusion in early learning
Educators and families will soon have a new resource to spark conversations about identity, diversity and respect in early learning, with the release of I am me, you are you, a picture book co-authored by early childhood consultants Anthony Semann...

Movie Review: Bleak family drama ‘Anemone’ brings the great Daniel Day-Lewis back in from the cold
It is often said of our greatest actors that they could compellingly recite the phone book. There’s no doubt, just… It is often said of our greatest actors that they could compellingly recite the phone book. There’s no doubt, just to continue that...

Shelf Life: Mona Awad Plus, more book recommendations from the We Love You, Bunny author. By Riza Cruz
Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to console you, move you profoundly, or make you laugh, consider a recommendation from the writers in our...

Atlanta author Nic Stone sets first adult novel in a strip club
Arts & Entertainment Steeped in the culture of the ATL, ‘Boom Town’ is a timely mystery about missing women. "Boom Town" by Nic Stone (Courtesy of Nic Stone) By Katie Mitchell 21 minutes ago Atlanta YA author Nic Stone unspools a seductive erotic...

How Writing a Book Can Boost Your Side Income & Build Your Personal Brand
In today’s economy, side hustles have become more than a trend; they’re a necessity. From freelancing to online shops, people are finding creative ways to add extra income streams to their lives. Yet one of the most overlooked opportunities is...

Death of author Hunter S Thompson to be reviewed by Colorado authorities 20 years later
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

PEN report: Florida accounts for 30% of nation’s book bans as trend slows
Sarasota, FL, US-September 20, 2022: Sign in bookstore window marking “Banned Books” for sale. Credit: Heidi Besen / Shutterstock Both the Florida Department of Education and PEN America, a nonprofit advocating for freedom of expression, have...

Journalist and convicted murderer John J. Lennon takes on true crime in new book
Booksellers at Chevalier’s Books — L.A.’s oldest indie bookshop, located in the heart of Larchmont — were untangling projector cords near the rear of the store on Wednesday night when a woman strode in. “I thought there was an author event...

The JSE reform review: One year in
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), Africa's largest stock market, marks the first anniversary of its reforms aimed at revitalizing the number of listings and easing the path for companies seeking to join or remain on the exchange. On CNBC Africa's...

Pro-life leaders speak out as beloved Canadian children’s book author may soon die by euthanasia
The 80-year-old author of the children’s book “Love You Forever,” which portrays the love a son has for his elderly mother, is reportedly weighing whether to eventually be euthanized by Canada’s deadly “medical aid in dying” (MAiD) program due to...

'Blue Moon' Review: Ethan Hawke Stars in a Humanizing Portrait of an Artist Left Behind
It’s fitting that director Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon opens on the death of its central character, acclaimed songwriter and lyricist Lorenz Hart (Ethan Hawke). As the film winds back to focus on one pivotal moment of Hart's life, it feels as...