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New Complete Companion to “Peaky Blinders” Takes the TV Drama to an All-Time High

This article is now under the protection of the Peaky Blinders. The Peaky Blinders Compendium: The Official A-Z Guide to the World of Peaky Blinders (Mobius) by BBC One should be your go-to guide to all things Peaky. This alphabetical guide tells you everything you need to know about the…

Kelsey HallFebruary 10, 2022

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A New Perspective and Books to Ponder This Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day. As soon as you hear it mentioned, an image of George Washington or Abraham Lincoln flashes before your eyes. This makes perfect sense. We officially celebrated this federal holiday as Washington’s Birthday from 1879 until the early 1970s (we have the Uniform Monday Holiday Act to thank for…

Abby StrehleFebruary 21, 2022

Miscellany Nonfiction Pop Culture

Dalí & Harpo in New Book From Never-Made Cult Film

In 1937, Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí, in collaboration with his friend and admirer, comedian Harpo Marx, came up with an idea for a film that would merge Dalí’s imaginative art with the fast-paced comedy of the Marx Brothers. Rejected by MGM, the film never made it to the silver screen.…

Jim AlkonMarch 19, 2019

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Make Downton Abbey Dishes to Rival Mrs. Patmore

The first official cookbook from the greatly acclaimed Downton Abbey franchise has been announced by Weldon Owen International, with an anticipated launch for Sept. 17. This well-researched and a compelling cookbook from food historian Dr. Annie Gray include more than 100 authentic and delicious period recipes, accompanied by spectacular images…

Jim AlkonJune 19, 2019

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Finding Influence and Inspiration from Classical Composers

Classical music isn’t generally thought of as edge-of-your-seat exciting, but for abused-teen-turned-piano-maestro James Rhodes, it was life-saving. In Playlist: The Rebels and Revolutionaries of Sound (Candlewick Studio), Rhodes invites readers to share his joy. He focuses on the masterworks of seven composers – Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Shubert, Rachmaninoff and…

BookTribOctober 3, 2019

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Won’t You Be My Neighbor: Two Wonderful Books About the Wonderful Fred Rogers

Over three decades Fred Rogers was a beloved fixture in American homes. He spoke directly to children—and their parents—about the marvels of the world, the things that worried them, and above all, the importance of being themselves. In his signature cardigan and sneakers, Rogers offered a wholesome message of generosity…

BookTribOctober 28, 2019

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BookTube Episode: Jason Reynolds on “Stamped,” Racism and Antiracism

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/booktube-jason-reynolds3.jpg Today YouTube unveiled a special October episode of BookTube featuring number-one New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds in a unique discussion about his book, Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers). The book is a YA treatment of Stamped from the Beginning by Dr. Ibram…

BookTribOctober 22, 2020

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A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Black Genius(es)

Two of the most vibrant voices of the literary Harlem Renaissance were best, if unlikely, friends. Why and how they loved each other, and how they fell apart, famously and publicly, is the story at the center of the new biography, Zora and Langston: A Story of Friendship and Betrayal…

Joanna PoncavageFebruary 20, 2019

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Blame It On Bianca Del Rio: The Drag Queen Says It All

If you've never heard of RuPaul's Drag Race, you've been living under a rock. Roy Haylock, also known as Bianca Del Rio, is the comedian and drag queen who not only won the sixth season of Drag Race, but has starred in several feature films (Hurricane Bianca: From Russia With Hate just came…

BookTribMay 24, 2018

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“Existential Ecology” Through Time in Figuring

Maria Popova’s search for what it means to live a good life explores the connectedness of literature, science, philosophy, nature and art. Popova is a purveyor of the marginalia of life—all the bits and pieces woven into a beautiful design that spans both time and space. In her fascinating compilation,…

K.L. RomoFebruary 7, 2019

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Strange Stars: A Must-Read For Sci-Fi and Pop Music Fans

At the time, Bowie was just a skinny singer with a dream, and a penchant for science fiction. After identifying with Robert Heinlein’s novel Starman Jones, about an Ozark farm boy who wants to go to space, Bowie devoured Ray Bradbury, Theodore Sturgeon, Isaac Asimov and all that the Golden…

Joanna PoncavageJune 21, 2018

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AuthorBuzz: A Fun, Sweet RomCom and a Sexy, Supernatural Novella

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AuthorBuzzJanuary 26, 2018

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Weekly Giveaways: A Hot Historical Romance and a Life-Changing Approach to Balance

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BookTribFebruary 25, 2021

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AuthorBuzz Giveaway: A Steamy New Entry to the Dare Nation Romance Series

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AuthorBuzzJune 21, 2021

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AuthorBuzz: A Vampire Romance Giveaway and a Cotton Malone Spin-Off

Sorry, this promotion is over. Read on for some great book recommendations from AuthorBuzz! The End of Forever by Steve Berry & M.J. Rose | Blue Box Press Amazon | Kobo Dear Reader, Tragedy has found Cassiopeia Vitt. The woman she admires most, Esmerelda Fontana, has been brutally murdered. Then Cassiopeia’s…

AuthorBuzzJuly 12, 2021

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AuthorBuzz Giveaway: Caught Between Loyalty and Love in a Mafia Romance

Sorry, this promotion is over. Read on for another great recommendation from AuthorBuzz! Mafia King by Rachel Van Dyken | 1001 Dark Nights Press Dear Reader, I’m so excited to bring you back to the Mafia Royals series where loyalty reigns supreme! Tank De Lange has to make a choice,…

AuthorBuzzJuly 26, 2021

New Complete Companion to “Peaky Blinders” Takes the TV Drama to an All-Time High

A New Perspective and Books to Ponder This Presidents’ Day

Dalí & Harpo in New Book From Never-Made Cult Film

Make Downton Abbey Dishes to Rival Mrs. Patmore

Finding Influence and Inspiration from Classical Composers

Won’t You Be My Neighbor: Two Wonderful Books About the Wonderful Fred Rogers

BookTube Episode: Jason Reynolds on “Stamped,” Racism and Antiracism

A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Black Genius(es)

Blame It On Bianca Del Rio: The Drag Queen Says It All

“Existential Ecology” Through Time in Figuring

Strange Stars: A Must-Read For Sci-Fi and Pop Music Fans

AuthorBuzz: A Fun, Sweet RomCom and a Sexy, Supernatural Novella

Weekly Giveaways: A Hot Historical Romance and a Life-Changing Approach to Balance

AuthorBuzz Giveaway: A Steamy New Entry to the Dare Nation Romance Series

AuthorBuzz: A Vampire Romance Giveaway and a Cotton Malone Spin-Off

AuthorBuzz Giveaway: Caught Between Loyalty and Love in a Mafia Romance

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