Opinion. Read: Why Is the NYPL Hosting Convicted Rapist Mike Tyson? | Flavorwire.
I appreciate the LIVE Director at the NYPL explained his stance for choosing MT as a guest when requested. He could have ignored the request or made a general statement.
Science fiction, fantasy and horror fans in particular have a wealth of online fiction venues that they can visit. But not every destination is worth the time it takes to type in the web address. Let’s take a look at some of better online speculative fiction venues.
Read: Where to Find Speculative Fiction Online | Kirkus.
Reviews various online and print magazine resources for speculative fiction.
Highlighting libraries in unexpected places such as on donkeys, in supermarkets and in airports. Read: Finding Libraries in Unexpected Places | BookRiot.
Lee Rainie, the Project Director, describes the findings from the nationally representative survey that asked Americans what types of services they value in their libraries and what additional services they would like their libraries to offer.
Some stunning photos of libraries you likely have not seen before from Dr. James Campbell’s new book. See more: Shhh! World’s most stunning libraries captured in new book that will leave you lost for words | Daily Mail Online.
British academic Dr James Campbell visited more than 80 libraries in 20 countries for his new book The Library, the first complete history of library buildings ever to be written.
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A newly announced YA novel, based on the life of Anne of Green Gables author Lucy Maud Montgomery, has the support of the beloved author’s family.
In a press release, Penguin Canada’s Lynne Missen, publishing director of the young readers’ group, says, “The idea for this book came up at a lunch with representatives of the heirs of L.M. Montgomery and we were all immediately smitten.”
Scheduled for release in 2015 under the Razorbill Canada imprint, the novel will be written by debut author Melanie J. Fishbane, who holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. The story will focus on Montgomery’s life from age 14 to 18, including her time as a student in Cavendish, PEI, to her year living with her her father and “difficult stepmother” in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
“My family is excited to be involved with another innovative literary project with Penguin Canada on the subject of my grandmother, L.M. Montgomery,” says Kate MacDonald-Butler. “Only a young adult novel could envision the dizzying romantic highs and the agonizing lows of finding one’s place in the world. We are looking forward to the creative talents of Melanie Fishbane in bringing the teenaged Maud to life for a new generation of readers.”
via Penguin Canada to release YA novel based on life of Lucy Maud Montgomery | Quill & Quire.
Read the article: Russian volunteers put the complete works of Tolstoy online | MobyLives.
Quoteable: “This tremendous response is apposite for Tolstoy: not only of course is he one of the most beloved of the Russian greats, but he believed in the extraordinary possibilities of collective effort.”
Digitized books are available for download on the Tolstoy website. The website is in Russian for now, with an English version still under construction.
Oasis songwriter voices frustration at reading what ‘isn’t fucking true’ and says he restricts himself to ‘things that have actually happened’.
Read: Noel Gallagher says reading fiction ‘a waste of fucking time’ | Books | theguardian.com.
Articles based on remarks made delivering the second annual Reading Agency lecture on October 14, 2013 at the Barbican centre in London. Neil Gaiman delivers our second annual lecture | The Reading Agency. Here’s the full transcript.
Neil Gaiman: Why our future depends on libraries, reading and daydreaming | theguardian
A lecture explaining why using our imaginations, and providing for others to use theirs, is an obligation for all citizens.
Neil Gaiman: Let children read the books they love | theguardian
Author says physical books are here to stay during keynote speech on what he sees as future of books, reading and libraries.
Gaiman: Closing libraries ‘like stopping vaccinations’ | The Bookseller
Author Neil Gaiman has said that closing libraries is “like stopping vaccinations”, and that the “insidious” effects will be felt by our children.
Neil Gaiman: ‘No such thing as a bad book for children’ | BBC News
Fantasy author Neil Gaiman has said “snobbery and foolishness” by adults about certain books can easily destroy a child’s love of reading.
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