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29.12.2020 / 23:19

Montreal mother-daughter duo publish books only months apart: ‘It was an accomplishment’

COVID-19 pandemic, a mother and daughter, both sharing a love of literature, each finished writing their respective novels and got them published within months of each other.Pierina Procino Di Zazzo just finished writing her second book, Coastal Fear, a murder mystery that’s a sequel to The Locked Door, published in 2016.“This is the second installment from my murder mystery series. It’s the same characters, the two sisters,” Di Zazzo told Global News near her Montreal home.Di Zazzo says she’s always had a love of writing and is already thinking about a third book to the series.Coastal Fear was published earlier this year just before Di Zazzo’s daughter, Amanda, wrote and published her first novel, Flashes, on Oct.

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Lauren Sánchez’s dyslexia diagnosis ultimately led her to write a kid’s book

Lauren Sánchez recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message about her journey with dyslexia and her passion for reading and writing. In a candid post, accompanied by a throwback photo of her younger self, Sánchez reflected on the challenges she faced growing up, the pivotal moment that changed her life, and her current endeavors as an author.In her Instagram post, Sánchez opened up about her struggles with dyslexia, a learning disorder that made reading incredibly challenging during her formative years. She candidly expressed the feelings of inadequacy and fear that often accompanied her difficulties in keeping up with her peers.

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Inside the ‘Argylle’ publishing mystery burning up the Internet

being published Tuesday by Bantam Books/Penguin Random House under the pseudonym “Elly Conway,” and it’s already been adapted into a $200 million film starring Dua Lipa, Henry Cavill, John Cena and Bryce Dallas Howard. Directed by Matthew Vaughn — whose previous hits include the “Kingsman” movies and “X-Men: First Class” — it hits theaters February 2. But the truth about the book’s authorship, and the film’s source material, is as twisted, conspiracy-filled and globe-trotting as a massive Hollywood franchise.

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A sex-crazed ‘roaring ’20s’ awaits post-pandemic: Yale prof

Apollo’s Arrow: The Profound and Enduring Impact of Coronavirus on the Way We Live.” According to Christakis, who is also a social epidemiologist, society will make up for lost time as soon as it’s safe to, with hedonism quickly replacing conservative socializing — but that reversal remains years away.“During epidemics you get increases in religiosity, people become more abstentious, they save money, they get risk averse and we’re seeing all of that now, just as we have for hundreds of years during epidemics,” Christakis told The Guardian. “In 2024, all of those [pandemic trends] will be reversed.” As in the “roaring ’20s,” which followed the 1918 pandemic, this will plunge humanity into an era of vice and indulgence.

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Saskatoon Public Library reopening branches in phases

coronavirus pandemic lockdowns in multiple phases.Officials with Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) said the first to open will be the Dr. Freda Ahenakew Library on Aug.

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Coronavirus: Peterborough Public Library to reopen Aug. 25

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]The library is asking everyone who visits to be courteous of others and to keep their visit as brief as possible.All visitors will be asked to self-screen for symptoms or contact for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.Visitors will be asked to wear a mask or face covering, if possible.Plexiglass has been installed and all staff will be wearing personal protective equipment.Cleaning measures have been stepped up with additional hand sanitizing and physical distancing protocols in place.All library material that has been touched will be placed in a three-day quarantine before being reshelved as it has been since curbside pickup started on June 3.The

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‘Goodnight Moon’ reimagined as ‘Good Morning Zoom’ for coronavirus era

will be published by Penguin Random House in October.“It seemed fitting because ‘Goodnight Moon’ takes place exclusively in one room or home, and that is how I felt about quarantine,” Rechler, who’s been quarantining with a 2- and a 4-year-old in a Manhattan apartment since March, told Jewish parenting site Kveller. “Zoom was a nice play on words and fitting, given our new reality and this concept of replacing hugs with technology.”In addition to bringing adults a smile with her clever alternative to the original, Rechler also believes the book will bring solace to young readers.

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Regina Public Library branches begin reopening as coronavirus pandemic continues

Regina Public Library branches reopened on Thursday amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.The Glen Elm, Regent Place, Albert, Connaught and Prince of Wales branches are officially open to the public.The Central Library, along with the George Bothwell, Sherwood Village and Sunrise branches, will reopen July 13. Regina Public Library extends free Wi-Fi outdoors after COVID-19 temporarily shut its doors “We’re pleased to return to our physical locations,” said Jeff Barber, the library’s director and CEO.“Library staff are looking forward to seeing customers once again.”While browsing and borrowing are allowed, the experience will be a little different.

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Having Trouble Reading RN? Yeah, Same

The Bachelor who now runs a .New to the audiobook game? Download , which lets you rent 'em for free from your library. Try an oral history like , which has tons of fun voices to keep you entertained, says Kate Stayman-London, author of the forthcoming book .

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Library lovers fear not: Saskatoon Public Library offering contactless pickup

Literature lovers who have been missing the quiet aisles of Saskatoon libraries can soon get a contactless compromise.The Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) is offering contactless pickups for library materials come Monday.People will be able to place holds for pickups at all nine SPL locations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday.Pickups will be by appointment, the SPL said.

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'So You Want to Talk About Race' Is Back on the Bestseller List. Ijeoma Oluo Wants to Live in a World That Doesn’t Need Her Book

New York Times a shift in Amazon’s bestseller list. Seven of the top 10 books, it noted, focused on race and anti-racism work.

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Regina Public Library set to reopen for returns and curbside pickup

Starting Monday, customers will be able to return books and other materials to four Regina Public Library branch locations.

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‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ sells more than 500,000 copies

A decade after the “Hunger Games” series had apparently ended, readers were clearly ready for more.

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Curtis Sittenfeld Imagines the Alternate Lives of Women in Politics. Now Her Doppelgänger Is Running for Office

Before I ever knew Kate Schroder’s name, I heard there was a woman in Cincinnati who looked like me. For a while, this was all I knew.

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A look at how Lethbridge retail stores are faring 1 week after Phase 1 relaunch: ‘We’re very busy’

On May 14, most of Alberta began the first of three phases to gradually reopen the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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New York Public Library reveals ‘125 Kids Books We Love’ list for big anniversary

As the New York Public Library marks its 125th anniversary, it’s celebrating by giving kids a treat that will have them booked all summer.

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Regina authors finding new ways to keep books in readers’ hands

An auction selling the leftover merchandise from a former Regina bookstore had some local authors bringing their published work back into their own hands.

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Sally Rooney books earn €8m as RTÉ gets '49 pieces of unhappy feedback' over Normal People

Sally Rooney’s best selling Normal People and her debut novel, Conversations with Friends have generated an estimated €8.37m in book sales here and the UK.

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Here Are The 50 Must-Read Black Children’s And Young Adult Books Of The Last 50 Years

Parks might be empty and libraries might be closed, but learning and laughing have not been canceled for you and your little ones during this coronavirus quarantine.

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Lockdown Storytime: Adam Hargreaves reads Mr. Men Adventure With Minibeasts

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Authors and celebrities are reading to kids online during quarantine

When schools began closing in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, James Dean, author of the popular “Pete the Cat” children’s book series, wanted to entertain kids — and give parents a break. So, since mid-March, he’s been reading his books live every weekday at 1 p.m. on Instagram (@petethecatofficial) and Facebook Live.

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Alex Trebek memoir to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets of ‘Jeopardy!’

Alex Trebek is releasing a memoir this summer — just in time for his 80th birthday.

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Eight-paragraph novel in the running for International Booker Prize

A novel comprising just eight paragraphs has been shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.

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Author Michael Rosen ‘poorly but stable’ after night spent in ICU amid coronavirus

Author Michael Rosen is ‘poorly but stable’ after spending a night in an intensive care unit, his family have said.

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Guilty Pleasure? In the Middle of a Pandemic, Can't We Retire the Term for Good?

Search the term “guilty pleasure” on , and here is what recent results will turn up: the song “Xanadu” by Olivia Newton John; the sitcoms Friends and Brooklyn 99; a man binging Reddit confessionals; a woman putting crushed-up Chips Ahoy cookies on her ice-cream. (“If the virus doesn’t get me sick, it’s definitely gonna get me fat.”) Sam Heughan, a star of Outlander (itself a guilty pleasure) is endorsing 90-Day Fiancé as his go-to diversion.

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CRIME HUNTER: We asked and YOU picked your favourite crime novels

Last weekend I offered some of my favourite crime novels.

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David Walliams is releasing a free children's audio story every day for the next month

You might have Joe Wicks' daily PE classes pencilled in at 9am, but there's a whole lot of day stretching out beyond that for parents and kids. So, a new announcement from popular children's author David Walliams is bound to be welcome news.

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