Tea Party chair calls for UN fund-raising book by Kermit the Frog to be banned
In today’s edition of banned children’s books, we bring you the case of teacher and Tea Party chairwoman Mary Carney, who wants For Every Child, a Better World, a children’s… Read more »
Public radio legend Diane Rehm announces her retirement
After a 30 year career that has allowed her to interview politicians, presidents, and cultural icons, public radio host Diane Rehm has announced that she’ll be retiring from her eponymous… Read more »
Penguin Random House UK announces possible warehouse layoffs due to ebooks
Almost a year ago to the day, Penguin Random House closed their nearly 500,000 square foot facility in Kirkwood, New York, laying off 286 workers in the process. Coupled with… Read more »
When apples attack oranges
In the Huffington Post, Maddie Crum takes a look at this nifty piece of paper gadgetry designed by Kelli Anderson that’s both a book and a camera! More precisely, it is a pop-up, cardboard camera… Read more »
Tolstoy’s great-great-granddaughter organizes four-day marathon reading of War and Peace
In Russia, yesterday marked the first day of what will be a week-long marathon reading of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Coordinated by Fekla Tolstaya, Tolstoy’s great-great-granddaughter, the event seeks to finish reading… Read more »
