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What do you want when no one is watching? Sexual Fantasies by Gillian Anderson is a groundbreaking journey into those very silent rooms. In this powerful collection, Anderson has brought together the anonymous sexual fantasies of women from around the world, including her own. These stories are not fantasies; they…

THE BLUESTOCKINGS: A History of the First Women’s Movement Susannah Gibson Susannah Gibson's The Bluestockings: A History of the First Women's Movement gives an amazingly detailed portrait of pioneering women who, long before figures like Mary Wollstonecraft and Susan B. Anthony, resisted the inflexible norms of eighteenth-century England. The Bluestockings…

The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore by Evan Friss evolution of bookselling over two centuries AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Delve into the colorful history of American bookstores with "The Bookshop," a captivating exploration of these cherished cultural institutions. From humble sidewalk vendors to grand department stores,…

Filthy, Funny " road trip " novel Miranda July's latest novel, All Fours, takes readers on a captivating journey that defies conventional storytelling. The protagonist, a semi-famous artist, impulsively alters her course en route to New York, setting the stage for an unpredictable and transformative odyssey. In this unique narrative,…

The New York Times Book Review recently unveiled The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century, a selection made by 503 distinguished figures in literature. Claiming the top spot on the list was “My Brilliant Friend” by Elena Ferrante, skillfully translated by Ann Goldstein. Not only did critics and writers…

Clare Chambers’s latest novel, Shy Creatures, pays homage to literary greats such as Larkin, Betjeman, Virginia Woolf, DH Lawrence, and Graham Greene. Drawing comparisons to Larkin and Barbara Pym, Chambers artfully integrates these influences into the tale of Helen Hansford, whose life is intertwined with that of her older lover,…

Did you know that a rare first edition of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was sold at auction for more than £45,000 (approx. €53,000)? The book was one of the first 500 printed in 1997, and it features some unique errors, such as a spelling mistake on…

Amazon Books recently announced the winners of its "Best Books of the Year So Far," with "James" by Percival Everett standing out as a standout selection. According to Al Woodworth, senior editor at Amazon Books, a book makes it onto this prestigious list by transcending its genre and sparking endless…

Dolly Parton book scheme - access to a free book scheme A council has announced that all children under the age of five living in East Yorkshire will have access to a free book scheme initiated by country singer Dolly Parton. The Imagination Library, which provides children with a free…