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estadao.com.br • Philosophy • Brazil
This article discusses the philosopher Clóvis de Barros Filho's views on self-help books, his personal library, and his literary preferences.
theatlantic.com • Literature • World
This article discusses the emerging literature on the COVID-19 pandemic, analyzing its strengths and weaknesses and highlighting a notable example that delves into the psychological impact of the crisis.
bellevue.nzz.ch • Literature • Switzerland
Five book recommendations from LibRomania bookstore in Switzerland are provided to help readers refresh their foreign language skills.
nytimes.com • History • France
A new study reveals that the hairy book covers from Clairvaux Abbey in northeastern France are not made of boar or deer skin, as previously thought, but an animal yet to be identified.
nytimes.com • Literature • World
The New York Times Book Review presents a list of the 100 best books of the 21st century, compiled through a survey of literary luminaries and a unique ranking methodology.
nytimes.com • Literature • World
The New York Times recommends eight new books, highlighting diverse themes such as cultural collisions, historical accounts, and personal narratives.
elpais.com • Literature • World
This article from EL PAÍS' Babelia section provides 40 book recommendations for Día del Libro, featuring diverse genres and authors in Spanish and translation.
ara.cat • Literature • World
This article discusses three rare books from the author's personal library that are unlikely to be found for sale on Sant Jordi's Day due to their unique and largely undocumented nature.
nytimes.com • Literature • World
In this interview, singer-songwriter Tori Amos discusses her influences, favorite books, and the role of reading in her life.
nytimes.com • Literature • World
Actress Geena Davis discusses her new children's book, her favorite books, and her lifelong love of reading in this insightful interview.
elpais.com • Literature • Spain
The author reflects on the closing of a beloved poetry bookstore in Madrid, lamenting the city's growing obsession with ostentation and the decline of appreciation for literature.
nytimes.com • Literature • World
Historian David Levering Lewis discusses his reading habits, favorite books, and how his reading has evolved throughout his career in this New York Times interview.
barackobama.medium.com • Entertainment • World
Barack Obama shares his favorite books, movies, and music releases of 2024, offering a diverse range of recommendations across various genres.
slowtravelberlin.com • Literature • Germany
This article reviews two books exploring Berlin's extensive network of waterways, highlighting Jessica J. Lee's 'Turning' as a unique blend of personal memoir, environmental history, and nature writing.
elpais.com • Crime • Europe
A Europe-wide theft of rare 19th-century Russian literature, involving at least 170 books and a suspected Georgian gang, highlights the vulnerability of cultural heritage institutions.
nytimes.com • Literature • World
The New York Times highlights two new novels releasing in June, one a thriller by Bill Clinton and James Patterson, and another a cosmic love story by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
elpais.com • Literature • Spain
This article features book recommendations from Spanish booksellers for the Madrid Book Fair 2025, encompassing various genres and highlighting both established and lesser-known authors.
elpais.com • Sports • World
Oscar Gogorza's new book, 'Montaña,' explores the history, motivations, and contradictions of alpinism through captivating storytelling and personal experiences.
theage.com.au • Literature • World
This article recommends ten books spanning various genres and time periods, from medieval historical fiction to contemporary memoirs, for readers to enjoy in June 2025.
nytimes.com • Education • World
A Columbia Journalism School professor's highly successful book-writing seminar, which produced 95 published books, concludes after 35 years.
vulture.com • Comedy • World
This article provides a comprehensive list of 119 comedic books, categorized into memoirs, novels, nonfiction, and miscellaneous works, offering a diverse range for comedy enthusiasts.
parismatch.be • Interview • Belgium
This interview features Philippe Boxho, a forensic doctor whose books about death have become unexpectedly popular, and his wife Nadine, discussing their lives and the surprising success of his publications.
nytimes.com • Literature • World
This New York Times interview delves into the reading habits and book collection of renowned journalist Janet Malcolm, revealing her eclectic tastes and insights into literature and American culture.