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The Hugo Awards are presented each August for notable achievements in science fiction and fantasy published in English over the previous year. Widely considered the most prestigious awards in the genre, they're bestowed annually at the World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), a global gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, writers, artists and musicians.
While we may watch the Olympics for the seemingly superhuman feats of strength and dexterity on display, we are also frequently captivated by the very human drama and personal stories of the athletes competing. Here are a few books that capture some of these stories along with some of the most pivotal moments in the history of the games. Pick up a title or two on this list to get a glimpse of Olympians’ experiences — their hopes, dreams, and journeys — as well as a better understanding of the complex (and sometimes fraught) past of the Olympics.
Hello BookBrowsers! As you probably noticed, we've updated the BookBrowse site and branding. While we will be ironing out the kinks over the next several weeks (and please do contact us if you see something that looks odd) it's important to us that we share why we've made these changes.
We attended the ALA Conference this year and had a blast connecting with librarians and publishers. Here are some of our key takeaways.
In case you missed it, last week The New York Times released its list of the Best 100 Books of the 21st Century. So, we thought we'd compare how BookBrowse did at featuring these books over the past 25 years, and have included a helpful table for you to see the full breakdown.
Since last October, the international and American literary landscapes have been deeply affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. One of the major ways this has manifested is in authors pushing governments and organizations to take action on behalf of Palestinians in the region, who face continuing violence and starvation. Below, we give a brief, non-exhaustive overview of how the situation in Gaza has been at the forefront of many events in the book world during the past eight months.
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