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Extremely overdue book returned to Massachusetts library 119 years later

Extremely overdue book returned to Massachusetts library 119 years later

BOSTON (AP) — On Feb. 14, 1904, someone curious about the emerging possibilities of a key force of nature checked out James Clerk Maxwell's “An Elementary Treatise on Electricity” from the New Bedford Free Public Library.
Kirk Howard, founder of publishing house Dundurn Press, dies at 80

Kirk Howard, founder of publishing house Dundurn Press, dies at 80

TORONTO — Kirk Howard, founder of the quintessentially Canadian publishing house Dundurn Press, has died. The publisher confirms Howard died on June 30 at age 80.

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Top Paid Books (US Bestseller List): 1. Too Late by Colleen Hoover - 9781538756614 - (Grand Central Publishing) 2. The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand - 9780316259385 - (Little, Brown and Company) 3.
Former Saskatchewan NDP leader to release book on COVID-19 response

Former Saskatchewan NDP leader to release book on COVID-19 response

REGINA — Saskatchewan's former NDP leader has written a book on how the province responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Book Review: Small-town nostalgia and inspiring sisterhood make 'Goodbye Earl' ideal summer reading

Book Review: Small-town nostalgia and inspiring sisterhood make 'Goodbye Earl' ideal summer reading

“Goodbye Earl: A Revenge Novel” by Leesa Cross-Smith (Grand Central) Whether you know the song by The Chicks or not, there’s a lot to love about Leesa Cross-Smith’s latest and uber-personal novel, “Goodbye Earl.
Book Review: 'President Garfield' chronicles short presidency that cast long shadow

Book Review: 'President Garfield' chronicles short presidency that cast long shadow

Writing a book about James Garfield is no easy task. The 20th president who served the second shortest amount of time in the White House is popularly known more for his assassination than what he did in office.
50 shades of ballet? Melanie Hamrick on her steamy novel that makes 'Black Swan' seem tame

50 shades of ballet? Melanie Hamrick on her steamy novel that makes 'Black Swan' seem tame

NEW YORK (AP) — Melanie Hamrick, who knows her way around a quick pirouette, had to move fast when her 6-year-old son Deveraux recently picked up a copy of her new novel, “First Position,” as she was signing books.
Utah woman accused of killing husband after writing book about grief is sued for over $13 million

Utah woman accused of killing husband after writing book about grief is sued for over $13 million

SALT LAKE CITY — A lawsuit against a Utah woman who wrote a children's book about coping with grief after her husband's death and now stands accused of his fatal poisoning was filed Tuesday, seeking over $13 million in damages for alleged financial w
Daniel Paul, historian who wrote painful story of Mi'kmaq people, dies at 84

Daniel Paul, historian who wrote painful story of Mi'kmaq people, dies at 84

HALIFAX — Mi'kmaw elder Daniel Paul, who collected the often painful details of his people's history, died Tuesday at the age of 84.
USA Today resumes its bestseller list for books after monthslong hiatus

USA Today resumes its bestseller list for books after monthslong hiatus

NEW YORK (AP) — USA Today's weekly list of bestselling books, a publishing fixture that had been on hiatus since December, returned Wednesday.
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