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Book excerpt: "The Barn" by Wright Thompson

The author's New York Times bestseller explores the culture of silence that enveloped the Mississippi Delta over the 1955 murder of Emmett Till.

Book excerpt: "Cher: The Memoir – Part One"

In the first volume of the singer-actress' memoirs, Cher recounts attending, at age 11, an event that would change the direction of her life: an Elvis Presley concert.

Book excerpt: "A Certain Idea of America" by Peggy Noonan

In her new collection of Wall Street Journal columns, Pulitzer Prize-winner Peggy Noonan writes about the history and character of our nation, threats to the social fabric, and the "better angels" ...

Book excerpt: "Citizen: My Life After the White House" by Bill Clinton

The former president writes about his life after leaving office, when he was determined to "live in the present and for the future."

Book excerpt: "Freedom: Memoirs 1954-2021" by Angela Merkel

The former Chancellor of Germany writes about two lives: her early years growing up under a Communist-controlled police state in East Germany, and her years as leader of a nation reunited following ...

Harvey Barnes wraps up Newcastle’s comeback win at Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest are fishing in the waters Newcastle aspire to swim in. Two years ago, it was Eddie Howe’s team breaking up the metropolitan elite. This season, Nuno Espírito Santo’s team have ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Johnson, Barnes help Spurs fend off hard-charging Thunder for first NBA Cup victory, 110-104

Keldon Johnson scored 22 points, Harrison Barnes added 20 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 110-104 Tuesday night without Victor Wembanyama for their first victory in the ...

Sports - ABC News - November 20

From Deep: How Scottie Barnes' return will impact 3 key players in fantasy basketball

Scottie Barnes' injury absence has allowed three Raptors players to shine. Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus reveals what you should do with them now that Barnes is about to take the court again.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 21

Barrett scores 31, Barnes adds 17 in return from injury, and Raptors beat Timberwolves 110-105

RJ Barrett scored 31 points, Scottie Barnes added 17 points in his return from injury, and the Toronto Raptors won back-to-back games for the first time this season by beating the Minnesota ...

Sports - ABC News - November 21

This startup makes thrifting furniture far easier, even for big retailers like Pottery Barn

The New York-based startup AptDeco is an online marketplace for buying and selling used furniture that provides pick-up and delivery for items.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Analysis: A Budget for the history books

Nick digs deeper into the Budget following his interview with Rachel Reeves.

Best books of 2024: Economics

Martin Wolf selects his must-read titles

Business - Financial Times - November 20

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Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

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Apple Books charts for week ending Nov. 4

Entertainment - ABC News - November 5

The week's bestselling books, Nov. 10

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

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Entertainment - ABC News - November 7

6 New Books With a Bit of Glitter

Indian diamonds, pearls and the glow of gold are among the topics of these recent publications.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

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Apple Books charts for week ending Nov. 11

Entertainment - ABC News - November 12

The week's bestselling books, Nov. 17

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 13

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Entertainment - ABC News - November 14

Booking the Venue Before Popping the Question

Many couples consider proposals a mere formality, and they’re eager to get on with planning a major life event before there’s even a ring.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 16

Book Review: ‘Cher: The Memoir,’ by Cher

The first volume of her frank autobiography is a testament to resilience, chronicling a grim childhood and the brazen path to stardom, with and without Sonny.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 19

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Apple Books charts for week ending Nov. 15

Entertainment - ABC News - November 19

The week's bestselling books, Nov. 24

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

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Entertainment - ABC News - November 21

The Best Gifts for Book Lovers (2024)

These gift ideas for book lovers will make your favorite bookworm very happy, from e-readers to cozy accessories.

Tech - Wired - November 22

The week's bestselling books, Dec. 1

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

Uber shares slide on slowing bookings growth

Forecast for customer spending on ride-hailing app fell slightly short of Wall Street’s estimates

Business - Financial Times - October 31

The minister taking a chainsaw to Argentina’s statute book

Deregulation tsar Federico Sturzenegger targets country’s entire body of law in bid to create world’s freest economy

World - Financial Times - November 4

Balotelli booked within 5 minutes of Serie A return

Mario Balotelli made his first Serie A appearance in four years when he came on as a late substitute in Genoa's 1-0 win over Parma on Monday and earned a yellow card within five minutes.

Sports - ESPN - November 5

The books to read now Trump has won

A selection of the best titles to shed light on America’s decision to return the former president to power

World - Financial Times - November 6

Amazon's top book picks of 2024 revealed

As winter approaches, it's the perfect season to dive into a new book. Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" with the top picks for 2024.

Hundreds of books pulled from Florida school libraries

A 35-page list outlines the hundreds of books removed from library shelves in Florida's 73 school districts.

Thanks to the ‘Little Gay Book,’ a Love Match

Dorie Clark and Alexis Redding met on a Zoom speed-dating event two years ago. Among all of the tiny video boxes, they were immediately drawn to each other.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 15

Best books of 2024: Literary non-fiction

Carl Wilkinson selects his must-read titles

Business - Financial Times - November 19

'Unique' Healy set for place in Irish record books

Having drawn level with Brian O'Driscoll on 133 Ireland caps last weekend, Cian Healy's record-setting career has been one characterised by resilience.

Cinnamon the capybara stars in new children's book

Author Tracey J Morgan pens a book about the capybara's great escape from her zoo enclosure.

Reading, With Extra Cheese: Remembering Pizza Hut’s ‘Book It!’

Reporting on the 40th anniversary of the popular pizza literacy program sent one writer on a mozzarella-scented memory trail.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Is AI better at planning and booking a vacation than you are?

Two CBS News correspondents conducted an experiment to see which was better at planning a trip — AI or a person. Here's what they found.

Sign Up to Learn the 10 Best Books of 2024

On Dec. 3, we’ll announce our picks. Make sure you’re among the first to find out.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

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