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Dec 5, 2023 · During World War I, pro-German books were cleared from U.S. libraries. In contrast, much effort has been devoted to finding safe havens for books vulnerable to bombings. The “books for Sammies” campaign distributed books to fighting men in WWI.
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Oct 15, 2024 · The run-up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is tense (if occasionally repetitive), as a cast of geopolitical insiders try to divine Vladimir Putin’s intent: “Doubt among allies, the public and among Ukrainians meant valuable time and space for Putin to maneuver.”.
Jun 20, 2023 · The solution is to check out a few book review sites before you hit the shops. The greater the diversity of opinions you can gather, the more confidence you can have that you'll enjoy the title. Which book review and book rating sites are worth considering? Here are the best ones. 1. Goodreads
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Review styles: star rating, community reviews It’s impossible not to mention Goodreads when discussing book communities: it’s the Facebook of book reviews — the ultimate social media platform for bibliophiles. If you’ve somehow managed to go this long without stumbling upon this omnipresent site, here’s the run-down: you can use Goodreads to organi...
Review styles:star rating, recommendation, community reviews This is the OG of all online book catalogues and discussion boards — take a lookand you’ll see that it’s an oldie but a goodie. Of course, the basic functions of LibraryThing are rather similar to Goodreads: there are millions of books that readers can add to their lists, as well as revie...
Review styles:star rating, recommendation, editorial reviews, community reviews (video option available) Now, if you’re searching for some hidden gems to peruse, Reedsy Discovery’s got your back. While our blog features everything from classics to contemporary hits, Discovery’s specialty is indie publications, many of which are accompanied with suc...
Review styles:staff and guest contributor reviews Though it’s UK-based, this prolific site caters to audiences around the world. LoveReadingis strictly a reviewing site, with a base of staff writers and carefully selected contributors, so you know the reviews are top-notch. The staff often give quite personal reading experiences in their reviews, w...
Review styles:professional and guest contributor reviews In search of reviews that really dive into the themes, metaphors, and overall executions of interesting and highbrow books? The Millionshas got you covered. Written by a collection of seasoned critics, these reviews are speckled with memorable quotes, elegant analysis, and plentiful compariso...
Review style: staff reviews Those who think quantity and quality don’t go hand in hand, you clearly haven’t encountered SFBook Review. The five reviewers on the team here share two common and important goals: firstly, to follow the outpour of new titles in the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror genres every year, and secondly, to give thoughtful reviews t...
Review style: professional reviews Bookpage features all kinds of genres: from children’s booksto nonfiction, from the works of household names to debut authors, and so much more. Their format is neat and straightforward — they bring you the volumes they think are most worthwhile, recommending them to you by summarizing and concisely commenting on ...
Review styles: recommended lists, occasional staff reviews Avid readers, you’ve probably stumbled upon Book Riot more times than you can remember. While it’s not a site that individually assesses titles, it has lists for everything — from timeless literary giants to the top books in each genre. What’s more, Book Riot has lots of thinkpieces that di...
Review styles: star rating, member reviews, spotlight reviews NetGalleyis another platform bringing you new and unconventional recommendations. They specialize in connecting authors who are publishing to readers who’d like to preview and put in their two cents. While the database of books available here are not the most expansive, those that are fe...
Review styles: star rating, recommendation, community reviews (US only) While it’s very similar to Goodreads, BookBub focuses more on connecting readers to books that might suit them specifically — which is partly why you’ll see plenty of bargains and deals promoted on the site. Because of this promotional value, BookBub has quite a strong author c...
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Oct 11, 2024 · One of the most stunning sections of the book captures Putin mulling the use of a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine—and all the quiet diplomacy that pushed him back from the brink.
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