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"The Book of Leinster provides us with an unparalleled snapshot of the Middle Ages in Ireland, including a significant version of the famous Irish saga Táin Bó Cúailnge."

In 'Bug Hollow,' Michelle Huneven explores a Northern California family's journey through comedy and tragedy, digging deep into themes of loss and resilience across decades.

Martina of the Nerdforge YouTube channel undertook the ambitious project of binding all 40 Discworld novels into a rotating book wheel, creating a unique piece of art.

Toni Morrison's editing work at Random House, largely undocumented, played a crucial role in shaping important literary voices before her own fame as a novelist.

As the clock ticked towards midnight on January 21, crowds gathered outside bookstores around the world in fevered anticipation of the release of Onyx Storm, the third instalment in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series about a military academy for dragon riders.

The neural chip initially seems beneficial, enhancing metabolism and productivity, but failure to sleep transforms users into ravenous monsters, leading to apocalyptic consequences.

"Drawing connections between the ordinary and extraordinary, I believe junk holds special stories and meanings that can enrich our lives beyond mere aesthetics."

"These ancient riddles, steeped in mystery and metaphor, invite modern readers to engage with language and think critically, much like their first audience centuries ago."

Jason Reynolds has built his entire career around not talking down to kids, treating them as complex individuals with their own perspectives.

This book offers an introduction to the Icelandic sagas, detailing various aspects of the genre. It then provides mini-descriptions of 40 sagas, explaining their content, dating, and transmission.

Handling arsenic-containing books raises health concerns due to flaking toxic pigments that can be inhaled, causing irritation and serious health issues.

I've always believed that the way to create a special family home is not through just filling it with beautiful things, but filling it with things that contribute to the narrative of the people that live in the space.

Nuseibeh’s collection 'Namesake' is an illuminating exploration of identity, religion, and colonialism, offering a unique perspective on Muslim feminism.

"I thought it would be interesting to teach students to write and read using some of the basic tools of journalism."

Luxury manuscripts, produced for those who held power in both Church and state, attest to the real presence - and practice - of magic in the medieval world's centres of knowledge and government.

The problem with consuming any culture is that timing is everything. A book you read as a teen and loved might do nothing for you now. A book you quit after 20 pages a few years ago might be your new favorite.

The standalone releases of The Two Towers and Fellowship of the Ring's Steelbook editions provide fans affordable collectible options without needing to purchase the complete trilogy set.