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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Book Podcast: Between Silence and Fear: Sophie Sumburane on the Last Serial Killer of East Germany

Sophie Sumburane discusses her book that intertwines true crime with fiction, focusing on the last serial killer in East Germany during the reunification period.

Mar 22 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Esther García Llovet: "There are soul friends that last as long as a T-shirt"

Esther García Llovet discusses her latest book 'Las jefas' and her insights into literary inspirations and personal experiences in a podcast interview.

Mar 20 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Nobel’ of Mathematics for the Lone Wolf Who Illuminated the Scribbled Enigma in the Margin of a Book in 1637

German mathematician Gerd Faltings has won the Abel Prize for proving a conjecture that contributed to the demonstration of Fermat's Last Theorem.

Mar 19 • 11:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Book Blogger Recommends a Delightfully Unconventional Novel with a Shocking Ending

A book blogger highlights Kristi Küppari's unconventional novel "The Last Spoon," which explores deep secrets through the unique device of exchanging spoons from past residences.

Mar 16 • 06:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live at 11:00 AM: The End-of-Year Conference for the Year of Books "Estonian Book - How Long Can It Last?"

A two-day conference celebrating the Year of Books in Estonia will focus on the current state and future of Estonian literature and book culture.

Mar 13 • 07:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Summary of all tips in the Book of the Year survey by Deník N: Who impressed Topol, Tučková, Borkovec, or Kyša?

The fourth edition of the Book of the Year survey by Deník N has compiled tips from experts, showcasing the best from Czech publishing last year.

Mar 13 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SELECTION OF EXPERTS ⟩ The children’s books published last year are truly good

Last year's children's books highlight active protagonists and complex themes of choice, with experts recognizing several noteworthy titles.

Mar 10 • 13:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

People, read! Last year's novelty from Dan Brown opened a key topic for the Czech book market

Dan Brown's latest novel has sparked discussion about key themes in the Czech book market, highlighting the dual nature of books as both cultural artifacts and market commodities.

Mar 9 • 05:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Confirmation of the 'TextHip' Boom: Reading Rates Decline with a Brief Surge in the 20s

A report reveals that 38.5% of adults in South Korea did not read a single book last year, indicating a significant decline in overall reading rates, yet those in their 20s showed a minor increase in readership amidst the trend.

Mar 6 • 06:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ultramarathon runner A. Sorokinas said several times halfway that this would be his last time

Three Lithuanian endurance athletes discussed their experiences at the Vilnius Book Fair, highlighting their motivation and overcoming challenges in extreme sports.

Mar 5 • 07:23 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The national library hosts the closing conference of the book year "Estonian Book – How Long Can This Last?"

The Estonian National Library will hold a closing conference for the Estonian Book Year titled "Estonian Book – How Long Can This Last?" on March 13 and 14.

Mar 4 • 14:58 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The final conference of the book year takes place at the National Library: 'Estonian Book – How Long Can It Last?'

The National Library of Estonia is hosting the final conference of the Book Year, discussing the future of Estonian literature and culture.

Mar 4 • 14:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Latest Articles from Krista Aru's New Book Were Completed in Her Final Weeks of Life

Postimees has published a collection of articles by Krista Aru, the last of which was finalized during her final weeks, with a presentation scheduled at the Estonian Literary Museum.

Mar 3 • 18:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Last Minute World Book Day Costumes You Can Get for Your Kids Before Friday

As World Book Day approaches, parents are provided with a selection of last-minute costume options for their children featuring popular characters.

Mar 3 • 07:55 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Book on the Behind-the-Scenes of Last Year's Conclave / One Cardinal Was Found with a Mobile Phone in the Sistine Chapel, Péter Erdő Had the Most Support in the First Vote

A new book reveals surprising details from last year's papal conclave, including a delay caused by a cardinal's mobile phone in the Sistine Chapel.

Mar 2 • 14:11 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Why travel experts say book your summer travel now

Travel experts recommend booking summer travel as early as possible to secure the best rates, warning that last-minute deals are rare and often more expensive due to dynamic pricing.

Feb 26 • 03:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: The embroiderers of the history of Estonia's book made the last stitches

Eight embroiderers completed the final stitches of a tapestry depicting 500 years of Estonian book history in a ceremony today at the Pallas Art School library.

Feb 23 • 13:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Manaus student who created a game about the extinction of dinosaurs turns it into a book

Lucas Rocha, a student from Manaus, has transformed his game 'The Last Roar' about dinosaur extinction into a children's book.

Feb 22 • 22:51 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Sinijärv's Book Recommendations: Kristi Küppar's 'The Last Spoon' is a Fun Story

Karl Martin Sinijärv shares book recommendations including Kristi Küppar's 'The Last Spoon', noted for its humor and engaging narrative.

Feb 20 • 13:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Last Chance to Remove the Electronic Book and JPK

The article promotes a special subscription package that offers access to PRO.RP.PL and The New York Times.

Feb 20 • 03:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A LOOK INSIDE! ⟩ The most beautiful books of last year

Estonia announced the winners of the '25 Most Beautiful Books' and '5 Most Beautiful Children's Books' competitions, highlighting innovative designs and engaging materials in the submissions.

Feb 19 • 16:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Goldstein Admitted: Rašković was last-minute removed from the book; still hangs on the wall at Pupovac's

Historian Ivo Goldstein revealed that Jovan Rašković was last-minute removed from a book listing 100 prominent Serbs in Croatia during a panel organized by the Serbian Business Society Privrednik.

Feb 18 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Gallery: Andrus Kivirähk is a guest in the last 'Presidents' Book Club'

The final episode of Estonia's 'Presidents' Book Club' features writer Andrus Kivirähk and discussions on literature.

Feb 18 • 10:42 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LAST BOOK FOR CHILDREN ⟩ Ita Srnakk believes that the foundation of kindness must be laid in childhood

Author Ita Srnakk has released her first children's book, 'Mõmpsiku elulooraamat,' which centers on a reflective and endearing bear's life story.

Feb 17 • 13:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Svenska Yle: A librarian made quite a find during the workday – "I sat there for two minutes"

A librarian in Espoo discovered a stash of 100-euro notes hidden within a returned book, prompting a search for the last borrower.

Feb 16 • 16:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Book of the Year 2025: Vote for Your Literary Favorites

Voting for the fourth annual Book of the Year awards by Deník N begins today and will last until February 28.

Feb 16 • 13:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Ludovic Slimak on Neanderthals: 'It was suicide. Humans disappear because their values collapse'

Paleoanthropologist Ludovic Slimak discusses the extinction of Neanderthals and the implications of human values in his new book, 'The Last Neanderthal.'

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Unforgettable book revives centuries of women's authorship in Brazilian poetry

A new book, "Inesquecíveis," highlights the contributions of Brazilian women poets over the last four centuries, challenging the male-dominated literary tradition.

Feb 11 • 19:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

There Is Still Space in Spas and Ski Resorts, as Many Book Their Ski Holiday Accommodation at the Last Minute

Ski holiday accommodations are filling up rapidly, but some spas and ski resorts in Finland still have availability as many travellers are making last-minute bookings.

Feb 11 • 10:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

There have been quite a few violent attacks. Nobody really knows what to think of it...

Norwegian crime writer Jørn Lier Horst has released the 18th book in the William Wisting series, titled "The Last Case."

Feb 10 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The best artistic achievement of last year was 'The Secret Agent', says David Remnick

David Remnick expresses concern about the state of democracy in the U.S. while discussing his recent book and the artistic work 'The Secret Agent'.

Feb 9 • 02:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A black plastic bag lay at the door. The discovery revealed a pale lifeless hand.

Norwegian crime writer Jørn Lier Horst has released the 18th book in the William Wisting series titled 'The Last Case.'

Feb 7 • 15:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Exact time this weekend to book half-term break and 'save up to 24%'

Travel experts advise families on the best time this weekend to book last-minute half-term flights, potentially saving up to 24%.

Feb 7 • 01:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

‘Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay’: new story to be released in September

A new Gruffalo book titled 'Gruffalo Granny' will be published on September 10, marking the expansion of the beloved children's story series after a 20-year gap since the last installment.

Feb 6 • 10:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

A Book Reveals the Secret Behind the Rise of Leo IV to the Papacy

An investigative book titled "The Last Electoral Assembly" uncovers astonishing details and informal minutes of the election of Pope Leo IV in May 2025, according to a report by Le Figaro.

Feb 4 • 06:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Exact hour to book last last-minute February half-term holidays

An expert reveals the best time to book last-minute February half-term holidays for families looking to escape for winter sun.

Feb 3 • 12:57 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Life & Tech

Julian Barnes says he's enjoying himself, but that 'Departure(s)' is his last book

British author Julian Barnes shares his experience with a rare form of blood cancer and expresses that 'Departure(s)' will be his final book.

Jan 15 • 15:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Freddie Mercury's secret daughter dead at 48 as heartbroken family issue statement

Freddie Mercury's secret daughter, revealed in a book last year, has passed away at 48, leaving her family heartbroken.

Jan 15 • 09:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Valeria Vegas, pop folklorist: "Isabel Pantoja is the last of her kind. We need to take care of her a little more"

Valeria Vegas discusses her book 'Tan flamencas', which celebrates the legendary figures of Spanish folklore, emphasizing the urgency to preserve this nearly extinct genre.

Jan 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Uraktsis, Patouzeris, Aganatzis: The Professions that 'Built' Soufli and Were Lost in Time

The article explores the almost forgotten professional life of Soufli, Greece, as revived in the book 'Professions of the Last Century in Soufli' by Kostas Doulias.

Jan 11 • 08:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Living with Julian Barnes: The First and Last Books of Life

The article reflects on Julian Barnes' literary journey, marking the release of his latest book 'Abschied(e)' and recalling his first work 'Metroland'.

Jan 9 • 09:53 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

AFCON 2025: Ivory Coast and Algeria book last quarter-final spots

Ivory Coast and Algeria secure their places in the quarter-finals of AFCON 2025 after decisive victories, with Ivory Coast defeating Burkina Faso 3-0.

Jan 6 • 23:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Azbakeya Wall in Egypt: When the Organization Wins and the 'Smell of the Street' Loses Its Last Battle

The Azbakeya Wall, a cultural landmark in Egypt's book-selling community, faces transformation as it moves from its traditional location in Cairo, marking a significant change in its history.

Jan 6 • 13:39 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

The Interview: 'My grandfather Camilleri, now blind, dictated his last book to me. He recited, it was theater'

Andrea Camilleri, who began his long life on September 6, 1925, dictated his final book to his granddaughter Arianna Mortelliti despite being blind, showcasing his vivid imagination and storytelling abilities.

Dec 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

"You Could See a Man with a Broken Heart": The Last Months of David Bowie

A new excerpt from a book published by the Telegraph reveals how David Bowie kept his illness secret until the end and transformed his death into a conscious artistic act.

Dec 27 • 12:19 UTC

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