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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.

CBS News - Mar. 9

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 - 6d

Rodrigo Duterte, the strongman brought to book

After presiding over a bloody drugs crackdown while in office, the former Philippine president has been detained by the ICC

Financial Times - 4d

Protesters disrupt St. Patrick's event in Washington D.C.

Relatives of teacher Enoch Burke were forcibly removed from the evening gala after heckling speeches.

BBC News - 4d

Kate drinks Guinness at St Patrick's Day event

Catherine missed the celebrations last year after being diagnosed with cancer.

BBC News - 1d

CoD: Black Ops 6 And Warzone Update Buffs D1.3 Sector And Extends TMNT Event

A small update has arrived to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 And Warzone on March 11, and the patch notes reveal a buff for Season 2 Reloaded's new D1.3 Sector special weapon. Call of Duty's TMNT ...

GameSpot - Mar. 11

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 , ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

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.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

How "The Cake Mix Doctor" Anne Byrn plans to represent a region in her latest book

Journalist, food historian and native Southerner Anne Byrn has spent the last three years working on a comprehensive book about an influential culinary tradition. "Baking in the American South" ...

CBS News - 3d

Meta’s Efforts to Block a Muckraking Exposé Make ‘Careless People’ a Must-Read Book

A new book by a former Meta executive blows the lid off an allegedly toxic workplace. The company’s efforts to squelch its promotion has increased sales and offered plenty of free publicity.

Inc. - 1d

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.

CBS News - Mar. 9

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.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Ruling Stops Promotion of Meta Exposé Book

Meta’s former director of global public policy Sarah Wynn-Williams penned the tell-all.

Inc. - 5d

Meta Tries to Bury a Tell-All Book

Mark Zuckerberg might be in his post-fact-checking-era. But that hasn’t stopped Meta from going after the author of Careless People.

Wired - 4d

Book Review: ‘When the Going Was Good,’ by Graydon Carter

The former Vanity Fair editor reflects on an era’s power moves and expense-account adventures in a new memoir.

The New York Times - 4d

'A library is more than a place with books, it is a lifeline'

Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year.

BBC News - 23h

BBC Verify looks at the events leading up to the North Sea collision

BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Democrats push investigation into Trump, Musk White House Tesla event

Senate Democrats are seeking an investigation into President Trump and adviser Elon Musk's use of the White House to promote Musk's business interests, alleging a violation of federal ethics laws.

The Hill - 5d

Musclepalooza is the must-attend event for muscle car enthusiasts, drag racers and collectors

Hemmings welcomes racers, muscle car owners and spectators to enjoy a full day of non-stop drag racing and car show

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Maggie Baird, mother of Billie Eilish, receives environmental award at gala event

Maggie Baird, mother of musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas, and founder of the food insecurity-focused nonprofit Support+Feed, has received the Superhero for Earth award from the Captain Planet ...

ABC News - 2d

Hungary’s government submits bill to ban Budapest Pride event

Ruling coalition continues its crackdown on LGBTQ+ people under its ‘child protection’ legislation. Hungary’s ruling coalition is continuing its crackdown on the country’s LGBTQ+ community, as ...

The Guardian - 1d

World Of Tanks Allies With Peaky Blinders In Next Crossover Event

Peaky Blinders is no stranger to video games--we've already had VR and puzzle adventures based on the TV series--but for its next appearance, the crime series is joining forces with World of ...

GameSpot - 11h

Fan events planned for final NCHC Frozen Faceoff in St. Paul

Mar. 18—ST. PAUL, Minn. — The National Collegiate Hockey Conference Frozen Faceoff will be held for one final time in St. Paul. Next season, the league's playoffs will be entirely at home sites. ...

Yahoo Sports - 36m

Steph Curry becomes first player in NBA history to make 4,000 career 3-pointers

Steph Curry continues to rewrite NBA history books.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Uri Shulevitz, 89, Acclaimed Children’s Book Author and Illustrator, Dies

A Caldecott Medal winner, he turned childhood memories of fleeing the Nazis in Poland into magical stories.

The New York Times - Mar. 7

Lebron James: A career for the history books and a $70 million property portfolio

The first player to score 50,000 combined points in the NBA, LeBron James is a power player in real estate, too.

MarketWatch - Mar. 10

Pimco books 17% instant profit on Thames Water emergency loan

Bond group records windfall on lifeline for UK utility even before deal is finalised

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Oprah Winfrey names "The Tell" as latest book club selection

"The Tell" author Amy Griffin shares how revealing childhood trauma helped her heal.

CBS News - Mar. 11

American travelers are booking fewer domestic flights in another warning sign for the economy

Americans’ spending worries and shortcomings are translating into turbulence for major airlines, and coming at a time where recession fears are growing.

MarketWatch - 6d

Meta goes to arbitrator to prevent whistleblower from promoting tell-all book

An emergency arbitrator ruled that former Meta staffer Sarah Wynn-Williams is prohibited from promoting memoir of her tenure at the social media company.

CNBC - 5d

Book Review: ‘Care and Feeding,’ by Laurie Woolever; ‘Cellar Rat,’ by Hannah Selinger

New accounts of working in a man’s world — and that world’s comeuppance — are long on boldface names and even longer on personality.

The New York Times - 5d

Here’s who has booked their spot in the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament

The bracket pool for the 2025 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is starting to fill up and here’s who is already in contention for college basketball’s biggest prize.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

F1 writer's journey from 'fake' reports to new book

Nate Saunders used to write fictional race reports, but now follows the drivers around the world.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

UNC over West Virginia committee decision may be by-the-book, but it's miserable look

Maybe it's time for the NCAA to ditch the model of athletics directors and conference commissioners choosing who gets in NCAA Tournament.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Schumer postpones book tour, citing "security concerns" after funding vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's postponements come amid expected protests in response to his vote to advance a Republican measure to avert a shutdown.

CBS News - 1d

Chuck Schumer postpones book tour stops amid shutdown vote backlash

Senate majority leader cites security concerns as fury grows over New Yorker’s support for Republican funding bill. US politics live – latest updates The Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer ...

The Guardian - 1d