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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · 28d

Award to encourage new, young writers and some good bookstore news. anickto.kit.com/8889fe7228 #boolreviews #writingawards

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · 28d

Why are critical reviews disappearing, and what can we do about it? Our solution will be available later today. Get access @ anickto.kit.com/8889fe7228 #bookreviews #reading #Publishing

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 19

It's been son long since the end of WWII that many are not even aware of the horror. Anything that helps people understand, and the need to be more aware today is welcome. Try and get people to read this. It's IMPORTANT!

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · Sep 16

Ideological extremism and shortsighted political intrigue eroded German democracy and paved the way for Hitler’s ascension, according to this intricate study from Volker Ullrich. The result is a resonant and sobering cautionary tale of how a democracy can die.

Fateful Hours: The Collapse of the Weimar Republic by Volker Ullrich

Ideological extremism and shortsighted political intrigue eroded German democracy and paved the way for Hitler’s ascension, acco...

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 19

A terrific improvement that helps everyone. Means people with vision disabilities will have access to a greater range of books and authors will see expansion in their book audience.

Publishers Weekly @publisherswkly.bsky.social · Sep 18

Millions of readers with disabilities can now easily identify accessible e-books on Amazon, thanks to new accessibility metadata displays for titles that meet Benetech’s Global Certified Accessible (GCA) standards.

Amazon Adds Benetech Accessible Metadata to E-books

Millions of readers with disabilities can now easily identify accessible e-books on Amazon, thanks to new accessibility metadata displays for titles that meet Benetech’s Global Certified Accessible…

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 19

Today's #newsletter takes a deeper-dive into issues around a #gambling #bookaward. Still time to subscribe anickto.short.gy/ak-2

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 18

Publishing and Book World news.

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 15

Sad to see so many long-standing #book companies struggling. Good to have someone willing to acquire them and then let them continue under their previous identity. #Readers will be grateful. tinyurl.com/35vm68ww

B&N Agrees to Acquire Books Inc.

The Bay Area indie bookseller is seeking bankruptcy court approval to be acquired by Barnes & Noble for $3.25 million after filing for voluntary reorganization under Chapter 11 in January.

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 11

Quick reminder, tomorrow’s (Friday) #newsletter we’ll be considering the controversy at #Goodreads, #audiobook distribution, and #library funding issues. buff.ly/f0LMXLJ

Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 10

Friday’s #newsletter takes a closer look at controversy at #Goodreads, a new #audiobook distribution service, and #library funding. buff.ly/f0LMXLJ

Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 10

The British Academy has released its shortlist of six books for its 2025 prize. Looks like some interesting reading. buff.ly/sCyxP8x #britishacademy #bookprize #booknews

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 9

How can we help slow the decline in literary #bookreviews? Here’s a thought: tinyurl.com/2p8jrs4

#bookreviews #literaryreviews #literature #media | AK Anickto

Why are critical literary reviews becoming harder to find, and what can we do about it? Literary reviews used to be an integral part of newspapers and magazines, but many, almost a quarter in the USA,...

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 8

Kirkus Reviews has released its list of finalists for the 2025 prize. Editor-in-chief comment: ‘they’re exceptional works to be studied and savored for years to come.’ Full list: tinyurl.com/2y83mkpj #bookprizes #bookreviews #bookworldnews #KirkusReviews

Book Reviews, Sites, Romance, Fantasy, Fiction | Kirkus Reviews

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 6

Some subscribers couldn't see our Friday #newsletter. If you're a gmail user, please check spam folder, and mark as 'Not Spam' and all should be okay. Better, add [email protected] to your contact list. #bookworldnews #publishiongnews #readingcommunity #authorscommunity

Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 5

Get more info about topics shared in this weeks posts buff.ly/jWCyRdg #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #publishing #authornews #readingnews #publishingnews

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 5

Do you think BBC should reconsidered the decision to stop broadcasting #BetweentheCover’? More about why buff.ly/qOVnTw6 #publicinterest #bookcommunity #readingcommunity #authors

Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 4

Great to see some classics still among the favoured #books for summer reading. There’ll be more buff.ly/jWCyRdg #amreading #readingcommunity #bookcommunity #writingcommunity

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 3

Though #romance remains a reasonably popular choice for summer reading it appears authors are also using their stories to explore #identity, #race, social cohesion, and #relationship intricacies. tinyurl.com/5bpvr7rz #readingcommunity #bookcommunity #writingcommunity

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 3

#BBC’s decsision to close ‘#BetweentheCover’ is hardly in the #publicinterest. See why, buff.ly/jWCyRdg #bookcommunity #readingcommunity #authors

Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 2

Controversy has become so intense the 2025 #PolariPrize has been cancelled. Why? buff.ly/jWCyRdg #bookawards #LGBTQ+ #writingcommunity #readingcommunity #authornews

Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 1

Excellant advice.

Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 1

The Queens Reading Room asking to share who reading has inspire them. Be interesting to see. You can submit to [email protected], subject heading 'Inspiring Stories’

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Sep 1

Though #romance remains a reasonably popular choice for summer reading it appears authors are also using their stories to explore #identity, #race, social cohesion, and #relationship intricacies. buff.ly/qOVnTw6 #readingcommunity #bookcommunity #writingcommunity

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Aug 22

No argument here. Time to highlight this truth.

amy brown @amybrown.xyz · Aug 22

this iconic advertising copywriter named Kathy Hepinstall Parks died over the weekend and I wanted to share something from her website I thought Bluesky would like

Why should I write better when a machine can do it for me?
Because actually no one can do it for you, because your voice is unique among all the people on earth. Siri never petted a horse's neck. Alexa has never been ghosted by the captain of the football team. But you have lived, your heart is beating, you have suffered, and you have something important to say. It's a human's job, to use words, and whatever job you give to a machine, that part of your brain goes dark. Maybe it's worth it when it comes to remembering phone numbers and directions, but when that part of your brain that uses words goes dark, that's a vast area that's very close to your soul. Don't let some internet platform convince you that what you have to say and create isn't worthwhile. Words are the echo of your soul. Honing that echo matters.

Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Aug 22

So, so, so, TRUE. Important for lived truth to be shared.

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Anickto @anickto.bsky.social · Aug 21

Good, clear advice.