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This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly
Publishers Weekly, Tribune News Service Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 6, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026
Here in Georgia our festivals are full, but our poets are in prison – and ...
Anti-government protests continue, but our young people are leaving. Increasingly destitute cultural gatherings have become my places of solace
‘Operation Pushkin’: Paris Trial Puts Spotlight on Rare-Book Heists
One by one, valuable works by Russian masters like Pushkin and Gogol were disappearing from libraries across Europe. Now six defendants are being prosecuted. ...
From Chainsaw Carving to Children’s Books: Spokane Artist Brings Bear and Owl Friendship to Life
Norfolk Daily News | 2026-06-12, 05:18
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‘I see myself in you’: Spokane’s Steve Gleason earns American Spirit Award
Spokane’s own Steve Gleason’s trophy case is well-stocked. It’s no surprise that his athletic prowess as a safety for the New Orleans Saints and playing for Washington State University earned him sports-related accolades, including an induction in the team’s
Authors and publishers weigh in on the use of AI amid the Granta-Commonwealth Prize AI scandal
For many young students and professionals, AI is becoming tutor, editor, writing coach and translator ...
Latest sci-fi: Future lifeforms, ‘Indiana Jones’ in space and a woman’s reluctance to save mankind
“An estimate based on previous calculations puts the probability of this moment at zero,” declares a sentient AI in Portia Elan’s Homebound (Chatto & Windus, £16.99), but the point of this dizzyingly ambitious novel is not the improbability of any life
Hurricanes take control in Game 5, push Golden Knights to brink in Stanley Cup Final
RALEIGH, N.C. — In the first four games of the Stanley Cup Final, plenty of things clicked for the Carolina Hurricanes. Not on the list: strong play in the second period or high-end production from its leading scorers. In Game 5 on Thursday night, the
WSU’s Rosemary Longisa wins 1,500-meter semifinal race, moves on to national final
EUGENE – Washington State star runner Rosemary Longisa is eyeing a national championship after winning the 1,500-meter semifinal race on Thursday during the NCAA Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field on the
Author Malliena Jerdaija Lewis Releases Allure of Consciousness
Malliena Jerdaija Lewis proudly announces the release of her thought-provoking work, Allure of Consciousness, now available on Amazon and Kindle. This inspiring book invites readers into a journey of self-discovery, healing, and deeper awareness. In a world
New Book Challenges the Equality Paradigm in Modern Australian Indigenous Policy
Author Len Roberts Examines Legislative Imbalances, Taxpayer Funding Allocation, and National Division Ahead of Amazon Launch A provocative and meticulously compiled new book by Australian author Len Roberts is set to launch soon on Amazon, sparking a vital
Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women’s Prize 2026
Evans has won the fiction prize for her epistolary novel ‘The Correspondent’, while Canadian journalist Doucet takes home the nonfiction award for her book on Afghanistan ...
WSU Hall of Fame member Jack Fanning passes away at age 89
PULLMAN — Jack Fanning, a member of Washington State’s Athletics Hall of Fame and one of the best wide receivers in the football program’s history, died last week in Spokane. Fanning was
Spokane County assessor: Most homes see minor value increase while downtown buildings continue downward trend
Spokane County’s housing market saw another year of stability, while downtown commercial properties continue to lose their pizazz. The Spokane County Assessor’s Office mailed property assessments for 2027 taxes June 1 to owners of more than 214,000 commercial,
Strength Forged in Fire, A Grit-Driven Story of RESILIENCE Justice, Survival, and Unyielding Resolve Takes ...
A character-driven narrative where courage, discipline, and personal code collide in a world shaped by violence, loyalty, and moral reckoning MARIETTA, GA - A gripping and emotionally grounded novel is drawing attention for its unfiltered portrayal of
Musk’s xAI accused of illegally firing engineer who raised safety concerns
A former engineer at Elon Musk’s xAI who now heads a think tank focused on AI safety filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired from the SpaceX subsidiary for raising concerns about the risks artificial intelligence poses to humanity. Devin Kim claims in the
Art installation adds splash of color to Sea-Tac Airport entrance
A massive new outdoor art installation by Tieton Mosaic is a welcoming ripple of color and light amid the many shades of gray at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. “Migration,” an art project commission for the airport and the Port of Seattle, was installed
These kids\u2019 books show that everyone\u2019s valuable, even when we\u2019re \u2018different\u2019
Daily Press | 2026-06-12, 01:47
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Coyotes are coming: Novelist explores new threats to America\u2019s suburbs
Daily Press | 2026-06-12, 01:47
Vanessa Hua brings the “dark suburbia” genre into the post-pandemic era. ...
How to See a Bird: Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris’s Exquisite Illustrated Field Guide to ...
Brainpickings | 2026-06-12, 01:47
“Split the Lark — and You’ll find the Music, ” Emily Dickinson taunted the materialists, “Now, do you doubt that your Bird was true?” In the wake of On the Origin of Species, the poet intuited that for all its magnificent revelations,
How to Survive Hopelessness: The Remarkable Story of a Shipwrecked Family
Brainpickings | 2026-06-12, 01:47
“You can expect good and bad luck, but good or bad judgment is your prerogative.” Dougal Robertson (January 29, 1924–September 22, 1991) was still a teenager, the youngest of a Scottish music teacher’s eight children, when he joined the
Poet and Philosopher David Whyte on Anger, Forgiveness, and What Maturity Really Means
Brainpickings | 2026-06-12, 01:47
“To forgive is to assume a larger identity than the person who was first hurt.” “Our emotional life maps our incompleteness,” philosopher Martha Nussbaum wrote in her luminous letter of advice to the young. “A creature without any needs
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for June 12–18
This week, we feature an examination of revolutions, especially how the American Revolution fundamentally differed from
DH Speak Out | June 12, 2026
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Love, Memory, and Defining Choices Take Center Stage in Theodore Kohan’s Simon’s Follies and Other Stories
"Simon’s Follies and Other Stories by Theodore Kohan" Theodore Kohan writes with clarity and restraint, allowing scenes to breathe without overstatement. His work leans on detail and observation rather than dramatic flourish, creating a tone that feels both
Author John Infortunio Explores Family Secrets, Grief, and Buried Truths in Two Emotional Thrillers Inspired ...
New York, NY - Author and educator John Infortunio is bringing deeply personal experiences to the page with his two gripping psychological thrillers, and . Drawing from his background in education and his own family history, Infortunio crafts emotionally
International Award-Finalist Author and Leukemia Survivor Shares Powerful Story of Faith, Miracles, and Resilience
SAN DIEGO, California - June 11, 2026 - International Impact Book Awards Finalist and author Cheri Baugh Woods invites readers into a remarkable journey of faith, perseverance, and hope through her memoir, Win-Win Miracles Still Happen. After being told by
Retired Attorney-Turned Uber Driver Alan Bianco Releases “Naples Secrets in the Sun” – A Humorous ...
Naples Secrets in the Sun by Alan Bianco offers a humorous and insightful journey through Naples, Florida, exploring its history, culture, mysteries, landmarks, and memorable personalities. Drawing from five years of experiences as an Uber driver, Bianco
Long Beach Educator Bridget Gengler Releases New Children’s Book Inspired By Her Students
Long Beach, CA - Author and educator released her book , inspired by all the students she has taught over the past three decades as an educator at Long Beach Unified School District. You Have a Story to Tell! serves as a platform for the diverse voices of
People’s Pharmacy: ADHD med made 3-year-old psychotic
Q. When working in pediatric medicine several years ago, I remember a 3-year-old child who became psychotic because a child psychiatrist gave him methylphenidate (Ritalin). The child did not sleep for three days, and when he was brought into our clinic, he was
