Today's Books Pulse
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Storipod partners to digitise Chimamanda Adichie’s books for African readers
Storipod, a mobile‑first microblogging platform for African creators, has teamed up with Narrative Landscape Press to digitise Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s titles and other leading African works. The partnership uses Storipod’s chapter‑by‑chapter micropayment model, reducing upfront costs and keeping the books in users’ libraries.
Miu Miu Literary Club Returns to Milan Design Week for 2026 Politics of Desire Forum
Miu Miu’s Literary Club staged its fourth edition during Milan Design Week, running April 22‑24 at the historic Circolo Filologico. Curated by Miuccia Prada, the event explored the politics of desire and sexuality through works by Annie Ernaux and Ama Ata Aidoo, featuring a panel of journalists and feminist thinkers.
Master Business Acumen to Double Your Sales Power
5 books that will make you more dangerous than any sales book: 1. Competitive Strategy — Michael Porter 2. The Value Equation — how ventures create wealth 3. Buy Then Build — analyzing companies 4. The Effective Executive — Peter Drucker 5. Time Really Is...
Racism Fueled Election of America's First Mentally Ill President
Read the book “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump” Racism allowed people to elect the United States’ first Mental Patient President.
Science Stories for Young Readers
The video spotlights three science‑focused books aimed at young readers, each exploring a distinct historical and scientific theme. One follows Nan Songer’s World War II spider‑farming venture, another delves into Rube Goldberg’s inventive contraptions, and the third examines the legal status...
Tagore’s Vision Tested: West Bengal’s Struggle for a Fear‑Free Society
The Week published an opinion piece titled “From fear to freedom: Can West Bengal rise to Tagore’s ideals?” highlighting how the state’s shrinking industrial base, post‑poll violence and a recruitment scandal clash with Rabindranath Tagore’s poetic call for a fearless,...
Bookstr Unveils 14 Diverse Graphic Novels to Expand Readers' Shelves
Bookstr released a curated list of 14 graphic novels by creators of color, covering middle‑grade, young adult and adult audiences. The selection highlights titles such as *Angelica and the Bear Prince* and *Fitting Indian*, underscoring a surge in demand for...
SWJ–El Centro Book Review: Cybersecurity Governance in Latin America
Dr. Carlos Solar’s new book Cybersecurity Governance in Latin America offers a comprehensive academic study of how emerging democracies in the Western Hemisphere are building cyber capacity, shaping governance frameworks, and militarizing digital operations. The analysis focuses on Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina,...
Storipod Strikes Deal to Distribute Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Books Digitally
Storipod, a mobile‑first microblogging platform for African creators, has partnered with Narrative Landscape Press to digitise Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s books and other leading African titles. The deal uses Storipod’s chapter‑by‑chapter micropayment system, lowering upfront costs and keeping content in users’ libraries. The...
Publishing CEO Reveals 7 Must‑Know Truths for Authors
The CEO of Macmillan — one of the most powerful people in traditional publishing — recently sat down for a candid interview about the state of the industry in 2026. His insights confirmed a lot of what I saw firsthand when...
Caro Claire Burke Debuts Controversial Novel “Yesteryear” On NPR
Caro Claire Burke appeared on NPR to promote her first novel, “Yesteryear,” describing its unsettling 1855 setting and the contradictory protagonist Natalie Heller Mills. The interview highlighted Burke’s 5 million‑strong Instagram following and her intent to critique fundamentalist power structures.
Finding Purpose and Hope Amid Death's Quiet Care
Why does a place surrounded by death feel so full of purpose? 🤯 Brad Meltzer takes us inside Dover, where morticians quietly serve families in their darkest moments—and reveals the unexpected hope behind The Viper. 💡 Don't miss this episode:...
Hitchens Reveals Animal Farm's Overlooked Animal Rights Message
Christopher Hitchens, who would have been 77 today, on animal rights and the lesser appreciated message of Orwell's "Animal Farm" https://t.co/5YuexWpV2r
Author Arthur Shipnuck Talks New Rory McIlroy Book
The interview centers on Arthur Shipnuck’s new biography of golf superstar Rory McIlroy, detailing the author’s approach to a subject who traditionally controls his own narrative. Shipnuck explains that while McIlroy initially resisted the project, the author’s access and respect...
Author Tours New Book Inside The Box with Top Thinkers
I’ll be on tour for my new book, Inside The Box, in May. Would love to see you all as I speak with some friends and colleagues: @DanielPink, @Gladwell, Robert Waldinger, Eric Barker, Megan Twohey. https://t.co/Q8KTkduSei
Mount Rushmore of Self‑Help Books Sparks Wild Debate
We played Mount Rushmore of personal development books and it got a little unhinged. Let me know if I should let @DanielPink raid my office again… https://t.co/LmyRw3oFUr
Tucker Carlson's
Sewage for ink. Tucker Carlson to launch publishing imprint with books by Russell Brand and Milo Yiannopoulos https://t.co/OgtWe3p0EJ
Cultural Loss Occurs when Reading Stops, Not Books Burn
“You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.” –Ray Bradbury https://t.co/73aLuGwbyp
