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A Powerful Memoir and Call to Action: The Voyage of A Wiseman by William J. White
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (366+ words) The Author William J White Portland, Oregon Apr 23, 2026 (Issuewire. com) "-"Author William J. White announces the release of his deeply personal and thought-provoking memoir, The Voyage of A Wiseman, a compelling narrative that sheds light on the devastating impact of drug…...
The Deepest Readers Do Not Make the Best Detectives
1+ hour ago (475+ words) Patrick and I spent a few weeks exchanging emails about detective stories, metafictional doubling, lessons drawn from Thomas Bernhard, and more. Evander James Reyes: This novel leans into the detective/noir genre, but Dan Moran is'there's no other way to…...
Mark Twain's visit to Exeter, NH, in 1871
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (938+ words) Seacoastonline. com Mark Twain's visit to Exeter, NH, in 1871 Mark Twain once wrote in his notebook (attributed to Horace Greeley) "Fame is vapor; popularity an accident; the only earthly certainty is oblivion." Although his fame has only grown since his…...
Passage from Homer's Iliad discovered inside the abdomen of a Roman-era Egyptian mummy
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (327+ words) A passage from Homer's Iliad has been discovered inside the abdomen of a Roman-era Egyptian mummy A snippet of text from Homer's famous epic recounting the siege of Troy was apparently placed inside this body as part of the mummification…...
Henry Sheldon Museum hosts final stop of Addison County traveling book club
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (533+ words) On April 25, the Henry Sheldon Museum will host the final session of the Historic Addison County Traveling Book Club, featuring "Deep North, , an edited collection of stories by Brad Kessler about Somali resettlement in Vermont." For the Sheldon Museum's upcoming…...
Author to launch book about coast history
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (134+ words) Discover Our Coast Author to launch book about coast history Published 7: 49 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2026 CANNON BEACH" The Cannon Beach History Center and Museum at 1387 S. Spruce St. , in Cannon Beach hosts an author talk and book launch party, 1 p. m. April 25. The presentation…...
It's'on all of us to share the stories of the Jewish People
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (286+ words) PJ Library held its first ever Jewish Children's Book Festival at the 92 NY in New York City in January 2026. Today, on April 23, PJ Library'recognizes World Book Day, a global celebration of books and their'power'to connect people across generations and cultures....
The female version of the legend of Saint George: who was the princess "saved" by the knight George who is never mentioned
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (278+ words) That the knight's name is Jordi is an indisputable fact. What few pause to consider as they stroll among books and roses every April 23 is: who was she? Did the young woman who was about to be devoured by the…...
The oldest book in Kazakhstan: What the archives hold
4+ hour, 57+ min ago (391+ words) On April 23, World Book and Copyright Day, attention is traditionally drawn to rare editions and manuscripts. In Kazakhstan, a 12th-century Quran in Kufic script is considered an ancient literary monument; it is held in the collection of the National Library…...
Briggs: Leroy Blyden's bittersweet exit from Toledo and the death of Cinderella
15+ hour, 23+ min ago (13+ words) Toledo Blade...