The Book Report New Fiction and Nonfiction March 19
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Harvard removes human skin binding from book
The book, from the mid-1880s, was reportedly bound with the skin from the body of a female patient.BBC News - Top stories -
Caleb Love scores 19, leads Arizona past Dayton 78-68 for second Sweet 16 trip in 3 seasons
Caleb Love scored 19 points and second-seeded Arizona reached the Sweet 16 for the second time in three seasons, beating No. 7 seed Dayton 78-68 in the second round of the NCAA TournamentABC News - Sports -
Joni Mitchell returns to Spotify two years after boycott over Joe Rogan's COVID-19 'lies'
Joni Mitchell's music returned to Spotify last week, more than two years after she boycotted the streaming giant for platforming 'The Joe Rogan Experience.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Lakers pull off wild 19-point comeback vs. Bucks: All the numbers to know from double-OT victory
The Lakers pulled off the huge comeback thanks to big nights from Anthony Davis and Austin ReavesCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Vassell scores 31 and Wembanyama has 19 points and 5 blocks to lead Spurs past Jazz 118-111
Devin Vassell scored 31 points, Victor Wembanyama had 19 points and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs ran past the Utah Jazz 118-111ABC News - Sports - NBA -
19 Best PS5 Games (2024): 'Alan Wake II,' 'Spider-Man 2,' 'Baldur's Gate 3,' and 'Stray'
The Sony PlayStation 5 is sitting atop a treasure trove of games and these are our favorites.Wired - Tech -
As queer community mourns loss of 19 Bar, Walker Art Center hosts celebration of its past
An anchor of the LGBTQ+ community and Loring Park neighborhood in Minneapolis is getting a wealth of support after a devastating fire.CBS News - Top stories -
The EU pursues make-believe in Bosnia
Propping up an ethnically based political system is no way to prepare the former Yugoslav republic for entry to the blocFinancial Times - World - European Union -
Iceland to harvest more corn and less bitcoin, says PM
Katrín Jakobsdóttir tells the FT the island nation needs food security in a hostile worldFinancial Times - World -
March Madness ratings tick up, Final Four picks and could new rule lead to super sized football staffs?
Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde kick off the podcast by reacting to March Madness TV ratings and why this year's tournament has exceeded most people's expectation. Forde believes the combination of early upsets coupled with big time ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - March Madness -
Amlo’s showdown with a billionaire
Mexican government clashes with Ricardo Salinas Pliego in the final months of leftist’s presidencyFinancial Times - World -
Laurent de Brunhoff, author of Babar children’s books, dies at 98
Painter and storyteller, who revived father’s picture-book series about elephant king, said he didn’t consciously write for young people. Babar author Laurent de Brunhoff, who revived his father’s popular picture-book series about an elephant-king ...The Guardian - World -
Sacha Baron Cohen hits back over Rebel Wilson book
The Australian actress criticises the British comedian in a chapter about him in her forthcoming memoir.BBC News - Top stories -
Celebrate Elder Scrolls' 30th Anniversary With Deals On Skyrim Board Games And Books
Skyrim has been ported to just about every modern platform under the sun, with the sweeping RPG available on every home console launched since the Xbox 360 besides the Wii and Wii U. By this point, Skyrim fans have probably played the game ...GameSpot - Tech -
Book of Donald: Trump hawks special ‘God Bless the USA’ Bibles for $60
Former president sells Trump-endorsed Bible in concert with Lee Greenwood, country singer whose music is played at his rallies. Patriotic, prayerful and rightwing Americans are being offered the chance to purchase – for a mere $59.99 – a Bible ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Harvard Removes Binding of Human Skin From Book in Its Library
The decision to find a “respectful final disposition” for human remains used for a 19th-century book comes amid growing scrutiny of their presence in museum collections.The New York Times - Top stories -
Walgreens to cut costs by $1 billion this year, with layoffs and store updates
Walgreens’ stock seesawed around the flatline Thursday, after the drugstore chain swung to a large quarterly net loss and trimmed its full-year outlook, but also reported the biggest beat for quarterly adjusted profit in at least five years.MarketWatch - Business -
Book made with human skin removed from Harvard Library
The book contains a handwritten note by its first owner saying, "a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering."CBS News - Top stories -
Harvard will remove binding made of human skin from 1800s book
University says first owner of book by French novelist took the skin from a deceased female patient without consent. Harvard University has said it will be removing the binding made of human skin from a 19th-century book held in its library ...The Guardian - World -
Harvard Library removes human skin from book binding
Harvard University removed human skin from the binding of "Des Destinées de L'âme" in Houghton Library on Wednesday after a review found ethical concerns with the book's origin and history.NBC News - Top stories -
Harvard removes human skin binding from 19th century book
The Harvard Library announced Wednesday it removed a human skin binding from a 19th century book that has been in the building for decades. "Des Destinées de l’Ame," a book written in the 1880s by Arsène Houssaye, has been held at the Houghton ...The Hill - Politics