Book excerpt: "Dream Count" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

In her long-awaited return to fiction, the author of "Americanah" presents her intricately-woven novel that explores love, ambition, family expectations, and the forces that shape women's choices.

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Book excerpt: "Dream State" by Eric Puchner

An Oprah's Book Club pick, this latest novel from the author of "Model Home" is a sweeping saga about how choices – big and small – shape lives and families for decades.
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New Novels to Read This Spring

Watch for a new “Hunger Games” prequel; a quirky romance from Emily Henry; novels by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Ocean Vuong; and more.
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Book excerpt: "Martha Stewart's Gardening Handbook"

Stewart's biggest gardening book in more than 30 years offers her expertise to green thumbs of all levels.
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Book excerpt: "The Antidote" by Karen Russell

The bestselling author of "Swamplandia!" and "Vampires in the Lemon Grove" returns with a Nebraska Dust Bowl-era tale of a prairie witch, who stores the memories that townsfolk don't want to carry.
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Bill Gates: My 'favorite' author's newest book is a must-read—it shows how food can become more affordable

"How to Feed the World," a book about global food supply, is the latest book from Vaclav Smil — who can count Bill Gates as one of his biggest fans.
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Noteworthy new books on economics

Why advanced economies are struggling to build; how Britain can boost growth; plus books on inequality and poverty
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A Mathematical ‘Fever Dream’ Hits the Road

Meet “Mathemalchemy,” a traveling math-meets-art installation coming eventually to a dimension near you.
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Bonding Over Books and Long Car Rides

Shannon Wu and John Sanders attended the same book festival in Washington, but didn’t meet until they connected on a dating app.
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Publisher stands behind ex-Facebook employee's book, rebuffing Meta

Book publisher Macmillan said on Thursday it would continue promoting a book written by a former Facebook employee who is now critical of the tech company.
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How to Arrange Your Room for the Best Sleep

These tips and tricks will help your dreams stay sweet.
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Lucas Giolito injury: Red Sox righty to start season on IL with hamstring strain in latest hit to rotation

Brayan Bello and Kutter Crawford are already down for the count
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'We want more': Villa dreaming of toppling PSG

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is thrilled to have steered his side into a Champions League quarterfinal, but now wants even more as they face a daunting clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
ESPN - 18h
Leipzig host Dortmund with Champions League dreams at stake

Saturday's clash between RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund will not lack any spice despite both sides in the midst of struggling domestic seasons. One to watch: Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig) Despite ...
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The Book Report: Washington Post critic Ron Charles (March 9)

The "Sunday Morning" book reviewer offers his picks for the best new titles among fiction and non-fiction releases.
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Count On Bruins Spoiling Marchand's Return With Upset Win Over Panthers

Tuesday features an all-time storyline as former Bruins captain Brad Marchand makes his return to Boston. He will play his first game on the Florida Panthers, where he was traded to last Friday ...
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Spain’s Sánchez calls for cyber and climate to count as defence spending

Prime Minister says ‘our threat is not Russia bringing its troops across the Pyrenees’
Financial Times - 11h
Facebook whistleblower alleges ‘lethal carelessness’ in new book

Sarah Wynn-Williams, who worked at Facebook for six years, opens up about her experience at the tech giant, what she calls the company’s “lethal carelessness” and her views on Mark Zuckerberg in a ...
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Oprah Winfrey reveals latest book club pick: "The Tell" by Amy Griffin

In an exclusive reveal on "CBS Mornings," Oprah Winfrey names "The Tell" by Amy Griffin as her latest book club selection. The memoir details Griffin's experience with psychedelic-assisted therapy, ...
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Tabitha Brown on new children's book and her growing empire

Social media sensation Tabitha Brown, known for her viral vegan cooking videos, is expanding her reach once again. She is now releasing a new children's book, "Hello There, Sunshine," inspired by ...
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Infinite Realms turns fantasy books into living, breathing game worlds with help of AI

Infinite Realms wants to turn beloved fantasy books with big followings into living, breathing game worlds.
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14 Best Sleep Week Deals on Mattresses, Sheets, and More (2025)

Have sweeter dreams with these deals to celebrate National Sleep Awareness Month.
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New Edition Of Popular Game Design Book Gets Big Discount At Amazon

Aspiring game designers can save on the recently released new edition of one of the most popular game development reference books. Level Up: The Guide to Great Video Game Design by Scott Rogers ...
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UCL dream is on: Forest beat City to make major statement

The defending English champions have now lost nine times in 28 Premier League games.
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"I destroyed the club's dream of winning the Europa League" - Mats Hummels

It was the 11th minute in the 2nd leg between AS Roma and Atheltic Bilbao which may have decided the matchup: Mats Hummels tried to get the ball, which he did get - but he also tackled a Bilbao ...
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Former Real Madrid academy ace dreams of future return – Romano

Raul Asencio is the first Real Madrid academy graduate to make it as a regular starter in the club’s first-team lineup in several years. His rise, needless to say, was partially down to fortune as ...
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Bringing Diverse Voices to Book Publishing

Sally Kim, president and publisher at Little, Brown and Company, wants to give everyone a seat at the table.
The New York Times - 6d
The week's bestselling books, March 16

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 16, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
Los Angeles Times - 1d
Thursday Briefing: A Widening Trade War

Plus, a new season of books.
The New York Times - 1d
Exclusive: How 'no daylight' from Biden crippled the Harris presidential campaign

Excerpted from "FIGHT: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White House" by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes, to be published April 1 by William Morrow. Copyright © 2025 by Jonathan Allen and Amie ...
The Hill - 21h
At the Forum, rockers Deftones show why they've stayed ahead of their time, 30 years and counting

The Sacramento-raised metal band has never been bigger, or more definitional for what young people want out of heavy music.
Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6
Why Julian Alvarez's penalty kick did not count as Atletico Madrid lose to Real Madrid in penalty shootout

Real Madrid beat Atletico 4-2 on penalties in the round of 16, and there was some controversy to go along with it
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4,000 and counting: Steph Curry adds another 3-point milestone to his résumé

The Golden State Warriors star entered the matchup against the Sacramento Kings needing two 3-pointers to reach the mark.
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Mao Zedong’s first Little Red Book had blue cover and less propaganda

Rare early editions of book by communist party chairman, who shunned the idea of wealth, set to fetch £1m at auction. The thoughts of Mao Zedong , published in 1964 under the title Quotations , ...
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L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup features Chelsea Handler, Stacey Abrams, Amanda Gorman, Jon M. Chu and more

The L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup is here. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year's festival will feature Chelsea Handler, Stacey Abrams, Amanda Gorman, Jon M. Chu and more.
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The Hot Place to Be Seen for Young Indians: Book Festivals

From beaches to hilltops, young people are driving a boom in literary events as they read more in India’s dozens of native languages.
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Book Review: ‘Careless People,’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams

“Careless People,” a memoir by a former Facebook executive, portrays feckless company leaders cozying up to authoritarian regimes.
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Ruling Stops Promotion of Meta Exposé Book

Meta’s former director of global public policy Sarah Wynn-Williams penned the tell-all.
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Treasury’s Bessent Defends Tariffs, Warns of a Coming ‘Detox Period’

The Treasury Secretary says that “access to cheap goods isn’t the essence of the American Dream.” But being profitable to grow and sustain a business is.
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From hotel dash to career-best run - Kartal reaches Indian Wells last 16

Sonay Kartal's dream run at Indian Wells continues as the British lucky loser beats Polina Kudermetova to reach the fourth round.
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Changes to Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division under Trump; Reporter’s notebook: Reexamining the Swiss cheese model
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Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire at DIA

An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport. Twelve passengers were taken to the hospital with minor ...
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Second federal judge orders White House to rehire fired probationary workers

The order from U.S. District Judge James Bredar came in a lawsuit filed by 19 states and the District of Columbia against multiple federal agencies alleging the mass firings are illegal.
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A CDC program tests wastewater from airplanes, looking for pathogens that may have hitched a ride with passengers on long-haul international flights.
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New tariffs on U.S. wine industry are a "massive problem," says one wine trade group president

President Trump's trade battle with Canada is taking hold on U.S. alcohol suppliers. Last week, Canada imposed a 25% tariff on several U.S. products, including wine. That was in response to new ...
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