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Emotional organization of childhood journals prompted self-discovery and valuable family engagement.

Irish mothers often forget World Book Day, struggling with last-minute costume ideas amid their busy schedules.

Monsters across cultures reveal deep, enduring human fascinations and fears, persisting from childhood fantasies into adulthood.

This week's new books showcase a diverse range of themes, styles, and genres, highlighting their individual merits and unique storytelling.

Stephen Curry aims to connect with diverse readers through his new book, encouraging them to embrace their own potential.

Galdrabók is a crucial grimoire highlighting Icelandic and Nordic magic traditions that serves both academic and general interest.

Albert C. Barnes dedicated his life to making art accessible for the working class, ultimately founding the Barnes Foundation in 1925.

Benjamin Franklin created a revolutionary heating device, the Franklin stove, during the Little Ice Age, demonstrating the era's challenges and opportunities.

Reading can be a vital form of accessible recreation during recovery from an injury.

E-readers offer adaptability and portability, providing a means to enjoy books one-handed.

Medieval manuscripts at Clairvaux Abbey were bound in sealskin instead of the locally assumed deer or boar.

Cistercian manuscripts were often bound in seal skin sourced via extensive trade routes, revealing insights into medieval material culture.

Jean Van Leeuwen, celebrated children's author, known for her beloved series featuring anthropomorphic characters, passed away on March 3, 2023.

Dunthorne's exploration of his family's dark history highlights the complexities of memory and the absurdity inherent in personal narratives.

Apple is facing a $5 billion lawsuit over allegedly misleading eBook purchasing practices.

Jean Bodel was a highly influential yet often overlooked medieval writer whose diverse work crossed various genres.

Spring is a great season for reading, with numerous intriguing book releases upcoming.

Fredrik Backman champions Swedish literature, highlighting its character-driven narratives and emotional depth, while showcasing upcoming translated works.

He is excited about his role as an ambassador for contemporary Swedish storytelling.

The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art's exhibition 'Book Becoming Art' showcases handmade books by contemporary artists, blending Japanese aesthetics with unique materials.

Billboard is launching a Book Club partnering with TalkShopLive, featuring music stars discussing their latest books.

The article highlights six genuine upcoming book releases that entwine mystery, personal narrative, and complex histories.

The Two Towers is releasing a 4K Limited Edition Steelbook on May 27.

Middle-earth 6-Film Collection includes all adaptations in multiple formats.

Deluxe Illustrated Edition of LOTR is on sale for collectors.

Fellowship is getting a reprint on the same day as The Two Towers.

The book presents Byzantine perspectives on the Crusades from 1095 to 1204, enriching historical understanding through diverse genres of writing.

Books featured in The White Lotus provide deeper insights into character psyches and narratives.

Echo On Publications is releasing an official novelization of John Carpenter's film In The Mouth of Madness written by the fictional author Sutter Cane.

Two main types of ereaders exist: dedicated ebook devices and E Ink tablet-like devices.

David Keenan explores late 20th-century underground music, particularly noise music, in a nostalgic and insightful manner.

Brandon Sanderson's Stormlight Archive novels are available at discounted prices during Amazon's Buy Two, Get One Free Book Sale.

Yuko Tsushima's Wildcat Dome deeply engages with Japan's traumatic history, revealing how the past continuously influences the present.

Murdle, Volume 1 combines humor and mystery puzzles for fans of true crime and engaging narratives.

The 'Wujing Zongyao' serves as a foundational military treatise, offering strategic insights from Chinese history for military operations.

Kirk Hammett's new coffee-table book showcases his curated guitar collection, blending photography and personal stories.

Middle-earth 6-Film Collection now on 4K Blu-ray unites all six adaptations in one box set.

Critical Role is expanding into publishing with several new books in 2025, led by cofounder Liam O'Brien.

Rogue sagas, often overlooked, feature rich narratives and deserve scholarly attention for their unique storytelling and character development.

Joyvano offers unique astronaut-themed bookends for book lovers, ensuring stability and an appealing design.

Nonfiction can engage children, contrary to popular belief that they prefer fiction over nonfiction.

Gurnah's novel 'Theft' showcases storytelling mastery, exploring themes of ambition and co-dependency in a postcolonial context.

The book explores how authors reconcile historical accuracy with creative storytelling in depicting the Middle Ages.