Seattle is America’s Most Well-Read City—Again
Seattle is America’s most well-read city for two years in a row, according to Amazon. Texas is the most well-read state with four of its cities making the top 20 list.
President Obama’s “Made in America” List Includes Toni Morrison, “Godfather”
In honor of the World Intellectual Property Day, the White House has released President Obama’s “Made in America” list of favorite American creators. The list includes Toni Morrison’s “Song of Solomon” and the “Godfather” movies.
Holy Bible Lands on Top 10 Most Challenged Books
Believe it or not, the Holy Bible was among the 10 most challenged books in 2015. The list, prepared annually by the American Library Association (ALA), also includes best-selling young adult and romance novels.
Embrace Your Inner Anglophile: Top 10 British Novels
What do book critics outside of the United Kingdom consider the greatest British novel of all time? Hint: The book was written by a woman who used a male pen name.
The Mother of All Lists: Top 5 Blog Posts about Lists
Every time I see a “top five” anything, I’m reminded of Nick Hornby’s “High Fidelity,” whose hero, Rob Gordon, loves lists. His top-five lists range from his favorite films to the things he misses about his ex-girlfriend, Laura. In honor of Hornby’s protagonist, I rounded up the top five lists published on this blog.
The Giving Season: Top 5 Gifts for the Writer in Your Life
Writing is a long-term endeavor. If you have a writer in your life, that person is going to need your support over the long haul. If you’re looking for something to give this holiday season or for other occasions, consider the following five gifts.
Eight Knockout Movies Featuring Boxers and Fighters
There’s something fascinating about watching a physical fight. Whether it’s witnessing a group of high school boys duking it out during a basketball game or watching Rocky getting bloodied in all six movies in the franchise, the effect is similar. A fight is thrilling.
Two Chinese Publishers Join List of World’s Biggest Publishers
Pearson, the U.K.-based educational publishing company, remains the world’s biggest publisher, according to the Livres Hebdo/Publishers Weekly annual ranking based on 2014 revenues. Two Chinese publishers were among the top 10 out of 57 companies that were ranked.
Top 20 Most Well-Read Cities in America: Seattle is Number One
Seattle jumped from number four last year to this year’s most well-read city in America, according to Amazon.com. Portland, Ore.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Tucson, Ariz.; and Washington, D.C., round out the top five.
Top 10 Most Challenged Books Reflect Racially Diverse Authors and Content
Eighty percent of the 10 most challenged books in 2014 reflect works by authors of color and culturally diverse content, according to the American Library Association (ALA).