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Ardrossan bookstore offers discount to locals after town loses ferry again
Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald
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The bookstore in Ardrossan's Winton buildings near the harbour is now offering a 20 per cent discount to all customers who live in the KA postcode area. Owners Gordon and Molly Murray placed the bookshop on the market last month as they are moving...
Rewrite history to correct distorted facts: LG Sinha
Greater Kashmir
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August 2, 2025
Srinagar, Aug 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday urged the writers to rewrite history to correct the distorted facts. In his address at the ‘Chinar Book Festival’ organised by the National Book Trust of India at Srinagar, LG Sinha...
Kashmir resolution lies in books, not guns: Union Education Minister
Greater Kashmir
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August 2, 2025
Srinagar, Aug 2: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said the solution to the Kashmir issue lies not in guns and sticks but in books and pens. “People of Kashmir are educated and have a passion for learning. The youth of...
Dublin named a UNESCO City of Literature, 2010
RTE Ireland
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Celebrations as Dublin becomes the fourth city in the world to be named a UNESCO City of Literature. Due to luminaries Samuel Beckett, James Joyce and Sean O'Casey, for many people Dublin is synonymous with literature. At a ceremony held at the...
Black Girl Book Fair highlights African American women authors in literature
FOX45 - Maryland
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WBFF-FOX Baltimore — The Black Girl Book Fair is set to take place today, bringing together readers, writers, and creatives to celebrate the power of Black women's voices in literature. The event will showcase stories by African American women...
Legacy bookstore chain to open 4 new stores – and shoppers will no longer need to travel ‘over 150 miles’ for favorites
The U.S. Sun
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July 26, 2025
DESPITE numerous predictions about the presumed demise of brick-and-mortar retail, a legendary chain is beating the odds. For proof, look no further than the its successful bid to open a slew of actual, physical bookstores across the US. 2 Book...
Kids rescued from hot car after their dad left them to go inside an Arizona adult bookstore, police say
The Independent
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July 26, 2025
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A dad was found inside an Arizona...
Yes, Cows Really Do Have Besties
AOL
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highland cattle in the meadow© OE993/iStock via Getty ImagesEveryone needs friends — even cows. However, did you know that cows have besties? These types of friendly relationships benefit both the individual cows and the herd. Positive social...
SALTZMAN: 12 smartphone tips that’ll blow you away
The Sudbury Star
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August 2, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Technology And you need not be tech-savvy to pull these off smartphones Photo by MJPS /Getty Images Even if you’re a seasoned smartphone user, chances are you’re only scratching the surface when it comes to...
Health secretary welcomes Charran’s Bookstore to Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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July 26, 2025
Tobago Corey Connelly 36 Minutes Ago Dr Faith Brebnor - THA Secretary of Health, Wellness and Social Protection Dr Faith Brebnor is encouraging the owners of Charran’s Bookstore to partner with community groups to promote reading in Tobago. She...
India News | Studying AI, Technology Alone Cannot Foster Humanity in Students; Need Literature, Arts: SC Judge
Latestly
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July 26, 2025
Prayagraj (UP), Jul 26 (PTI) Emphasising the importance of holistic development for students, Supreme Court Justice Manoj Mishra on Saturday said that studying computers, AI (Artificial Intelligence) and technology alone cannot inculcate humanity...
Air Canada Cargo Launches Redesigned eBooking Experience
Breaking Travel News
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July 26, 2025
Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo have announced the introduction of its redesigned eBooking platform, providing an optimized booking experience for customers and new tools to self-manage shipments. “We are excited to reveal our updated eBooking...
MAČ 2025: International Literature on the Theme of Exile
Radio Slovakia International
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Running from early July through the beginning of August, Authors’ Reading Month (MAČ)—the biggest literature festival in Central Europe—offers readings by both local and international writers. Readings are held across three countries: Czechia,...
The NLNG Prize For Literature 2025 Offers $100,000 To Winner
Leadership
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July 26, 2025
The Advisory Board of the Nigeria Prize for Literature on Wednesday in Lagos revealed the Longlist of 11 titles, setting the stage for an epic battle for the prestigious literary prize. The list of the best 11 prose works, arranged in alphabetical...
Special awards and app to be launched at Drukyul Literature and Arts Festival
The Bhutanese
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July 26, 2025
The Drukyul Literature and Arts Festival, scheduled to take place from August 2 to 4, will introduce several new features this year. Among the highlights is the launch of the Jigme Singye Wangchuck (JSW) Prizes, which will be awarded for the first...
Coastal life under-represented in Malayalam literature, say writers at Manorama Hortus prelude
Onmanorama
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July 26, 2025
Kochi: The under-representation of coastal life in Malayalam literature was highlighted at a literary discussion organised by Malayala Manorama in Kochi on Friday as part of a series of events being held ahead of the Hortus 2025 festival....
Why we’re still looking for promised land of LGBTQ+ equality a decade on from historic vote
Irish Independent
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Michael Barron’s extraordinary book could not come at a more critical time with new struggles facing LGBTQ+ community Historic: supporters await the marriage equality referendum result at Dublin Castle in May 2015. Photo: Charles McQuillan/Getty...
‘Love Island’ fans will devour this fictional take on fame-hungry contestants losing their humanity
Irish Independent
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Irish author Aisling Rawle deftly introduces us to 19 characters who are brought to a run-down luxury property in pursuit of fame and brand deals Tension: Aisling Rawle. Photo: Steve Langan Today at 06:30 We love watching people ruin their lives...
Fine Dreams, An Unusual Grief, New York My Village, eight others in $100,000 Nigeria Prize For Literature race
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 26, 2025
The 2012 and 2016 winners of Nigeria Prize for Literature, Chika Nina Unigwe and Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, are two of the 11 writers whose books have made the longlist in this year’s The Nigeria Prize for Literature, setting the stage for an epic...
Literature fest on South Indian languages in Bengaluru city
Deccan Herald
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Notable speakers include Bhanumathi Mustak, Deepa Bhasthi, Chandrashekhar Kambar, Damodar Mauzo, TM Krishna, S Diwakar, Manu S Pillai, Paul Zacharia, and Adoor Gopalakrishnan. Last Updated : 22 July 2025, 21:02 IST