South Carolina State

San Francisco, CA

The Independent

 In an increasingly divisive political sphere, Becka Robbins focuses on what she knows best — books.Operating out of a tiny room in Fabulosa Books in San Francisco’s Castro District, one of the oldest gay neighborhoods in the United States, Robbins uses donations from customers to ship boxes of books across the country to groups that want them. In an effort she calls “Books Not Bans," she sends titles about queer history, sexuality, romance and more — many of which are increasingly hard to come by in the face of a rapidly growing movement by conservative advocacy groups and lawmakers...

A San Francisco store is shipping LGBTQ+ books to states where they are banned

InsideHook

Please note: If you buy through the links in this article, we may earn a small share of the profits. Don’t look now, but summer is upon us. So too is summer reading — and whether your preferred method of that is on a beach chair somewhere or solidly surrounded by air conditioning, we have you covered with some recommendations for books out this June. They cover a lot of ground, from a career-spanning collection from a beloved sportswriter to a new edition of a cult novel about boxing. Read on for our suggestions.

The 11 Books You Should Be Reading This June

Maine State

Hi, mystery fans! A Family Affair is now streaming on Netflix, and the trailer had me howling with laughter, so I am absolutely watching it this weekend!. If you’re looking for a summer book tee! There are 8 color options for the shirt, up to 5XL. $23. New Releases.

4 Crime and Suspense Novels That Make for Hot Summer Reading

Montessori education, developed by Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori, has been a popular alternative to traditional schooling for over a century. This child-centered approach emphasizes hands-on learning, self-directed activity, and collaborative play. While many parents and educators swear by the Montessori method, examining the scientific evidence behind its effectiveness is crucial. In this blog post, we’ll explore Montessori education better to understand its impact on various aspects of child development.

What the Evidence Says About Montessori Education

California State

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Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Some of my favorite memories are spending time at my grandparents’ cabin in Appalachian Ohio. My grandfather would take us for walks up the holler, naming the different kinds of trees and pointing out the various animal tracks in the mud. Now, as an adult, I’m drawn to reading rural, working-class stories. So today, for Riot Recs, I’m sharing two of my favorites. But first, as always, bookish goods!

Must-Read Working Class Nonfiction

Indian culture is a vibrant tapestry woven with rich traditions, diverse languages, and colorful festivals. Ever wondered what makes this ancient civilization so unique? India is home to over 1.3 billion people, speaking more than 1,600 languages and dialects. From the majestic Himalayas in the north to the serene beaches in the south, India's geography is as diverse as its culture. Did you know that yoga, practiced worldwide, originated in India over 5,000 years ago? Or that India is the birthplace of four major world religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism? Get ready to dive into 18 fascinating facts that showcase the beauty and complexity of Indian culture.

18 Best Interesting Facts About Indian Culture

In case you missed it, I put together a halfway check-in survey for Read Harder, which will be collecting responses until the end of the day on July 1st — but I’m already sneaking a peek at your responses. I can’t wait to share the results, especially your favorite books you’ve read so far for the challenge!

What are You Reading This Week? — June 27, 2024

Arundati Roy has been awarded the PEN Pinter Prize, which celebrates writers whose work display an “unflinching, unswerving” look at the world. Roy, who was the first Indian writer to win the Booker Prize in 1997, said she was “delighted” to win the award, saying “I wish Harold Pinter were with us today to write about the almost incomprehensible turn the world is taking. Since he isn’t, some of us must do our utmost to try to fill his shoes.”

Arundhati Roy Awarded PEN Pinter Prize Weeks After Prosecution Threat

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

This week, Trisha recommends two books in which teenagers have secrets that follow and impact them well into adulthood. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news.

All the Backlist! June 28, 2024

Welcome to Read This Book, your go-to newsletter if you’re looking to expand your TBR pile. Each week, I’ll recommend a book I think is an absolute must-read. Some will be new releases, some will be old favorites, and the books will vary in genre and subject matter every time. I hope you’re ready to get reading!

Like A Haunted House in Your Brain

Ever notice how some of those good ol’ American traditions seem to be quietly slipping away? Whether you’re a Millennial cruising through life or a Boomer reminiscing about the “good old days,” join me on a journey through the customs that are slowly becoming relics of the past.

The Millennial Purge: 21 American Traditions Being Obliterated

The Hill

There is an ongoing campaign to Christianize America, but the crusade to inject Christianity into our schools stands in direct violation of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Opinion: The religious right’s crusade to Christianize America is coming to a school near you

The Forward

“Hollywoodland: Jewish Founders and the Making of a Movie Capital,” the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures’ first permanent exhibition, opened in May with a splashy press preview followed by a weekend of celebratory events. But the exhibit’s honeymoon lasted less than two weeks before the major kvetching and allegations of antisemitic content started.  TV writer...

Antisemitism isn’t the only reason Hollywood Jews are upset about that Academy Museum exhibit

Y’all were in the mood for eclectic content this week. Here’s the highlight reel. 🔪 The Thriller Writer Outselling James Patterson and John Grisham.

Book Riot’s Most Popular Stories of the Week

Katie McLain Horner and guest host Liberty Hardy discuss LGBTQ mysteries for Pride Month!. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more mystery/thriller recs and news, sign up for our Unusual Suspects newsletter!. Learn something new, sharpen your skills, and expand your horizons with...

Pride Month Recommendations for Mystery Lovers

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Many of us are guilty of being disrespectful towards Native Americans without even realizing it. We use thoughtless phrases, recite flawed history, and make assumptions we shouldn't.

15 Things You Can Do To Be More Respectful of Native Americans

Iowa State

The Internet Archive (IA) went before a three-judge panel Friday to defend its open library's controlled digital lending (CDL) practices after book publishers last year won a lawsuit claiming that the archive's lending violated copyright law. In the weeks ahead of IA's efforts to appeal that ruling, IA was forced...

Appeals court seems lost on how Internet Archive harms publishers

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The First American Union Understood The Necessity of Public Libraries and Education: Book Censorship News for June 28, 2024

Public libraries and schools are democratic institutions. Imperfect as they are — each still suffers under the same social, cultural, historical, and economic systems that the...

The First American Union Understood The Necessity of Public Libraries and Education: Book Censorship News for June 28, 2024

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