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50 years ago in Expo history: Final fair attendance figures were in, and with them stats on tourists
The final Expo ’74 attendance statistics revealed that – not surprisingly – most of the visitors came from Washington. The fair’s home state accounted for about 3 million of the 5.1 million visitors, or almost 54% . California came in
Loved Timothée Chalamet in 'Dune'? Try reading Frank Herbert's book series in order next
Like “Lord of the Rings” for the fantasy genre, the “Dune” series is foundational to the modern science fiction genre. It may have even inspired “Star Wars” – "Dune" author Frank Herbert once jokingly started a fake "We’re Too Big to Sue George Lucas Society."
Some of Substack’s Biggest Writers Rely On AI Writing Tools
An analysis of Substack’s top newsletters estimated that around 10 percent publish AI-generated or AI-assisted content. ...
What book has Prue Leith tried twice and still can
What Book... Writer and Chef, Prue Leith . . . are you reading now? I usually have two books on the go and right now they include Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers, a perfect light read but a deep and stirring novel about a spinster in the 1950s – trapped by
The Shipping Forecast by Meg Clothier: How to stay calm in stormy weather
The Shipping Forecast by Meg Clothier (BBC Books £16.99, 224 pp) The Shipping Forecast is available now from the Mail Bookshop Why is listening to the Shipping Forecast on the radio so magically, perennially appealing – even though we’re unlikely ever to work
Sonny Boy by Al Pacino:
SONNY BOY by Al Pacino (Century £25, 384pp) Sony Boy is available now from the Mail Bookshop Things are different when you’re a movie star. In 1985, after a series of unsuccessful films, Al Pacino decided to retire, concentrating on theatre work instead. Then,
Picture This: Beautiful houses holding a wealth of history
Jewish Country Houses by Juliet Carey and Abigail Green (Profile Editions £45, 352pp)
The history of old age in America is all about reinvention. Too bad our political ...
In his groundbreaking 1980 account of the baby boomers, “Great Expectations,” Landon Y. Jones predicted that this generation would pioneer a new model for old age. The cohort born between 1946 and 1964 “promises to be relatively healthier, better educated, and
Garth Greenwell: ‘For me, Frank Bidart is the most important living US writer’
The novelist on Virginia Woolf’s luminous prose, obsessively rereading James Baldwin and why Saint Augustine is his favourite writer My earliest reading memory The earliest book I remember reading and loving was Crockett Johnson’s Harold and the Purple Crayon
Stephen King leaves X describing atmosphere as ‘too toxic’
Author denies Elon Musk kicked him off platform and says he is joining rival Threads Stephen King has announced he is quitting X after describing the platform as “too toxic”. In a post on X on Thursday, the author of The Shining and Shawshank Redemption wrote:
How to Be a Writer in the Second Age of Donald Trump
Good writing requires four things: precision, freedom, respect and love. In this political climate, these qualities are especially important. ...
Tove Jansson’s 1966 Illustrations for ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Tove Jansson’s illustrations for a rare 1966 edition of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” are melancholy, complex and occasionally scary. ...
The 25 Most Influential Cookbooks From the Last 100 Years
Chefs, writers, editors and a bookseller gathered to debate — and decide — which titles have most changed the way we cook and eat. ...
Two Children’s Picture Books About the Many Meanings of the Word ‘Go’
In Julie Flett’s “Let’s Go! haw êkwa!” and Kirsten Cappy and Yaya Gentille’s “Kende! Kende! Kende!” going is just the beginning of a whole new world. ...
On the Shelf: Bring a book to Thanksgiving dinner
Spend some extra time reading this month, helping little ones giggle about turkeys, celebrate their own bright light, travel to space and much more. Check out these new books for the tiniest little readers. “Into Starry Outer Space: A Solar System Pop-Up” by
Books By the Bay seeking vendors for 2025 event in book lovers' favorite city
PNJ Headlines: Here's what’s in the news Friday Escambia to negotiate with Habitat to sell county-built affordable homes, and students at Montclair Elementary learn the A,B,Cs of bicycling riding Chapter 2: Of course it would come back. And why not? Since the
10 Famous Writers Who Came Up with Everyday Words
Authors like Shakespeare and Dr. Seuss came up with so many words
Climate Squad Publishing, SPC dba The Climate Squad, Launches New Bilingual Children’s Picture Story Book ...
VANCOUVER, Wash., Nov. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Barry Brenner, author at Climate Squad Publishing, SPC™, doing business as The Climate Squad™, is excited to announce the launch of its debut children’s picture story book, on National
The strange, dark history of Handel’s ‘Messiah’; plus, Spokane Symphony’s upcoming performances of the holiday favorite
Handel’s “Messiah” is performed every Christmas season around the world. Originally composed in 1741, the English-language oratorio, almost entirely made up of text from the King James Bible, is as popular today as ever. “Messiah” is performed in churches,
Charles Apple: The history behind the history pages of the Further Review coffee table book out Friday
Greetings, Spokane. I’m the guy who creates the Further Review pages for your morning newspaper! I hope you’ve heard by now: We have a hardcover “coffee table” book collecting a big batch of my stories on American history coming out this week. The official
Five must-read horror books by Black women
Black women in horror are using
The Genetic Book of the Dead by Richard Dawkins review – the great biologist’s swansong
A wonderful but thoroughly conventional celebration of the science of evolution All things must pass, but some leave legacies. That is the story of life on Earth. Fossilised remains of organisms represent just one of the various treasure troves of information
‘You never knew what to expect!’ London street markets – in pictures
Paul Trevor’s new book, Market Day, captures the lively, chaotic energy of London’s Sunday markets, showcasing a contrast between vibrant market activity and the rundown, pre-gentrification East End Market Day is available now from Hoxton Mini Press ...
State volleyball: Wilbur-Creston takes down three-time defending champion Oaksdale for 1B title
YAKIMA – In two matches this season against three-time defending Class 1B champion Oakesdale, Wilbur-Creston-Keller had done what was unlikely – take a set off the Nighthawks. Thursday night in the 1B state final, the Wildcats did what seemed unthinkable –
Kraken face uncertainty after captain Jordan Eberle leaves with injury
SEATTLE – Already without one of their top defensemen, the Kraken might now be wondering if their captain and second-leading goal scorer is about to have his own extended absence. Seattle’s 3-1 win against Chicago on Thursday night became somewhat secondary to
Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims hired by Yankees
SEATTLE – The Mariners will have a new voice in the broadcast booth next season. Dave Sims has been hired to become the new radio voice of the New York Yankees, the team and Sims announced Thursday on social media. “We’re thrilled to welcome Dave Sims as the
Author Ashok Gopal wins Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay NIF book prize for BR Ambedkar’s biography
Published by Navayana, the
How WSU’s Cooper Mathers went from walk-on linebacker to record-breaking tight end
PULLMAN – Cooper Mathers is still blinking himself awake when he strolls into the Washington State interview room. It’s about 12:20 p.m. on Thursday , and after the No. 19 Cougars wrapped up another morning practice, preparing for what figures to be a
Prep roundup: Mead beats Kamiakin to win 4A District volleyball title
From staff reports Roundup of Thursday’s high school volleyball action from the Greater Spokane League and Eastern Washington. District 6 3A Mead 3 Kamiakin 1: The
