#threadcast 48
Tue 12-Nov-24
βΉοΈ This is the #bookcast where we chat all things #books
π¬ Talk about what you've read, what you'd like to read and discuss the world of literature!
Happy reading! π
Yesterday's edition:
https://inleo.io/threads/view/leobooks/re-leothreads-mzttzpm3
The best books on Ukraine in 2024, from Chernobyl to Zelensky
As the invasion of Ukraine nears its third anniversary, it's crucial to stay informed about a war that has claimed nearly one million lives.
Jamie Oliver pulls 'offensive' children's book from sale
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has pulled his new children's book from the shelves after complaints it stereotyped Indigenous Australians.
Jordan Peterson wrestles with God β and the result is worth watching
The Canadian psychologist's new book is a reading of the Old Testament and a paean to sacrifice. It's riddling and dense, but engrossing.
Books in the Media: Chloe Dalton's debut bewitches
This week established names in non-fiction and fiction occupied reviews while Chloe Dalton's debut captivated the Guardian critic.
HMV to open literary space in flagship Oxford Street store
From November 18 an entire floor of the shop will be dedicated to books and literary events.
8 Books For Education Leaders Not Written For Education
As parents question traditional schooling, leaders must adapt. Here are eight books providing fresh leadership insights...
Five things we learned from new Mercedes F1 book
The new book Inside Mercedes F1: Life in the Fast Lane promises, and delivers, a unique behind-the-scenes look at the teamβs struggles during 2023 and the early stages of 2024.
8 Fantasy Books With Unforgettable Villain Twists
Some fantasy books deliver surprising twists when it comes to their villains, and when handled correctly, these reveals leave a lasting impression...
The UKβs top 10 authors whoβve sold most books in 2024 - JK Rowling only at number 3
These authors are on track to be the most successful of 2024 but the top one might not be who you think.
Young adult books roundup β reviews
A dark fantasy in the vein of Alan Garner, a raw but hopeful tale of teenage alcoholism, and a cosy romcom with a neurodivergent angle are among this monthβs selection
BBC Radio 4 launches 'Take Four Books' in Scotland to replace 'Open Book'
BBC Radio 4 is launching a new books show βTake Four Booksβ presented by James Crawford.
How to Read Sarah J. Maas's Books In Order: A Complete Guide
First rule of book club? Don't read the book
Iβve never been that keen on Pascalβs Wager, partly because I agree that you should only gamble responsibly, but more importantly because it isnβt clear why God should hold to His end of the deal*. More intriguing, to my mind, is his aphorism to the effect that our miseries flow from an inability to just sit alone in a quiet room. Pascal made that remark nearly four hundred years ago. It continues to have some bite.
I read every novel on the Booker short-list β only three are worth reading
Here are my verdicts on all six books on the most best and most accessible short-list in years - and a prediction of the winner.
Dolly Partonβs free book scheme for children launched in Glenrothes by MSP
A free book scheme launched by country star Dolly Parton has come to Fife.
