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<p>"Everything comes in time to him who knows how to wait."</p><p>In December 1869.</p><p>Publication of Leo Tolstoy's novel War and Peace complete in book form concludes. It is printed in Moscow and sold by the author on subscription. Portions of an earlier version, titled The Year 1805, were serialized in The Russian Messenger from 1865 to 1867 before the novel was published in its entirety in 1869.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_and_Peace#" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_and_Peace#"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_and_</span><span class="invisible">Peace#</span></a></p><p>War and Peace at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/2600" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/2600</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Front page of War and Peace sixth volume, first edition, 1869 (Russian)

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<p>📚 Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War by: Ash Sarkar</p><p>Minority rule (noun): an irrational fear fuelled by right-wing pundits, lobby journalists and billionaires, that minority groups are displacing majority populations.</p><p>We all know that the modern world i...</p><p><a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/minority-rule-adventures-in-the-culture-war" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bookblabla.com/book/minority-rule-adventures-in-the-culture-war"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bookblabla.com/book/minority-r</span><span class="invisible">ule-adventures-in-the-culture-war</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/literarycriticism/" rel="tag">#literarycriticism</a> <a href="/tags/subjectsthemes/" rel="tag">#subjectsthemes</a> <a href="/tags/politicsphilosophy/" rel="tag">#politicsphilosophy</a> <a href="/tags/politicalideologies/" rel="tag">#politicalideologies</a> <a href="/tags/politicalprocess/" rel="tag">#politicalprocess</a></p>

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<p>In December 1917.</p><p>The first of many editions of Robert Baden-Powell's The Wolf Cub's Handbook is published.</p><p>The Wolf Cub's Handbook, in various editions, remained The Boy Scouts Association's official handbook for Wolf Cubs until The Chief Scout's Advance Party Report of 1966 recommended that less emphasis be placed on the Jungle Book theme and renamed its Wolf Cubs program as Cubs.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wolf_Cub%27s_Handbook" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wolf_Cub%27s_Handbook"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wolf</span><span class="invisible">_Cub%27s_Handbook</span></a></p><p>Books by Robert Baden-Powell at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/2144" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/2144"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/2144</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Cover of The Wolf Cub's Handbook by Robert Baden-Powell, first published in 1916

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<p>In December 1855.</p><p>Charles Dickens publishes the first instalment of Little Dorrit, which continues to appear into 1857.</p><p>Little Dorrit was published in 19 monthly instalments, each consisting of 32 pages with two illustrations by Hablot Knight Browne whose pen name was Phiz. Each instalment cost a shilling except for the last, a double issue which cost two shillings.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Dorrit#" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Dorrit#"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_D</span><span class="invisible">orrit#</span></a></p><p>Little Dorrit at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/963" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/963</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Cover of serial, "Little Dorrit" by Charles Dickens

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<p>In December 1914.</p><p>Wilhelm Apollinaris de Kostrowitzky, who writes under the pen name "Guillaume Apollinaire", enlists in the French Army to fight in World War I and becomes a French citizen after an August attempt at enlistment is rejected.</p><p>Apollinaire is considered one of the foremost poets of the early 20th century, as well as one of the most impassioned defenders of Cubism and a forefather of Surrealism. </p><p>Books by Apollinaire at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/6075" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/6075"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/6075</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a></p>

Photograph of Guillaume Apollinaire in spring 1916 after a shrapnel wound to his temple.

Apollinaire, wearing a military uniform, might appear seated or standing in a composed but slightly weary posture. His head is likely bandaged due to the shrapnel wound he sustained while serving as a soldier. The bandages emphasize the physical scars of war while also symbolizing the poet's enduring spirit amidst adversity.

His expression might convey a mix of stoicism and introspection, with his intense eyes reflecting his poetic sensibility and his experiences on the battlefield.

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Tant d'explosifs sur le point vif !
Ecris un mot si tu l'oses ?
Les points d'impact dans mon âme toujours en guerre
Ton troupeau féroce crache le feu
Ô Mégaphone
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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1898.</p><p>Moscow Art Theatre's first season opens with a double bill of Emilia Matthai's Greta's Happiness and Carlo Goldoni's The Mistress of the Inn. The successful and influential Moscow Art Theatre production of The Seagull by Chekhov (its Moscow première), would open on 29 December 1898.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mistress_of_the_Inn" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mistress_of_the_Inn"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mist</span><span class="invisible">ress_of_the_Inn</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/theatre/" rel="tag">#theatre</a></p>

The Russian actor and director Constantin Stanislavski in a production of Goldoni's Locandiera in 1898.

In this image, Stanislavski is dressed in an elaborate 18th-century costume reflective of the play's setting—a richly embroidered jacket, breeches, and a wig styled in the fashion of the period.

This image encapsulates his early experiments with realism, which would later form the foundation of his influential acting system.

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<p>"O Day! he cannot die<br>When thou so fair art shining!<br>O Sun, in such a glorious sky,<br>So tranquilly declining;..."</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1844.</p><p>Emily Brontë writes the poem "A Death-Scene". It was published in 1846 in a book collecting poetry by Brontë and her siblings.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Death-Scene" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Death-Scene"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Death-</span><span class="invisible">Scene</span></a></p><p>Poems by Currer, Ellis, and Acton Bell at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1019" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1019</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a></p>

Portrait of Emily Jane Brontë by Patrick Branwell Brontë.

Emily is dressed in plain, dark Victorian attire, with a high-collared dress that suggests her preference for simplicity over adornment. The muted color palette of the portrait adds to the somber yet striking impression she gives. Over time, this painting has become iconic, capturing the aura of mystery that surrounds Emily Brontë’s life and work. Branwell’s artistic style, while somewhat unpolished, imbues the portrait with an emotional depth that reflects his intimate knowledge of his sister’s character.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1851.</p><p>The French coup d'état of 1851 prompts Victor Hugo to be a leader of an unsuccessful insurrection against it. He is forced into exile, initially to Brussels, then Jersey, from which he was expelled for supporting L’Homme. He finally settled with his family at Hauteville House in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey, where he would live in exile from October 1855 until 1870.</p><p>Books by Victor Hugo at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/85" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/85"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/85</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Charles Hugo - Victor Hugo on the Rock of the Exiles.

The photograph titled Victor Hugo on the Rock of the Exiles, taken by Charles Hugo, is a striking visual representation of the legendary French writer during his period of exile on the Channel Islands. The image captures Victor Hugo standing or seated on a rugged rock formation, overlooking the sea, symbolizing his defiance and resilience during his years away from France.

Hugo is typically depicted wearing dark, heavy clothing suitable for the windy, coastal environment. His demeanor is contemplative, with his gaze fixed on the horizon, evoking a sense of introspection and strength. The wild, untamed landscape around him complements the romantic and rebellious spirit of Hugo’s personality and his works.

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<p>The Tortured Genius of ETA Hoffmann Who Turned Personal Failure Into Literary Masterpieces</p><p>A key figure in Romanticism, ETA Hoffmann is best remembered for his uncanny stories—but he was also a major player in music history.</p><p>by Dr. Victoria C. Roskams</p><p><a href="https://www.thecollector.com/eta-hoffmann-biography/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.thecollector.com/eta-hoffmann-biography/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.thecollector.com/eta-hoffm</span><span class="invisible">ann-biography/</span></a></p><p>E.T.A. Hoffmann at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/2008" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/2008"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/2008</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Self-portrait

E. T. A. Hoffmann - Alte Nationalgalerie

Painting shows Hoffmann with dark, curly hair and alert, slightly asymmetrical features gazes directly outward with a faintly wry, knowing expression. He wears a dark double-breasted coat with a fur or velvet collar, beneath which a frilled white cravat rises high around his neck.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1928.</p><p>Radclyffe Hall's novel The Well of Loneliness, published by Jonathan Cape in London, is tried and convicted on the grounds of obscenity under the Hicklin test, after a campaign against it by James Douglas in the Sunday Express. </p><p><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/73042" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/73042</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1920.</p><p> D. H. Lawrence's novel Women in Love appears in a limited U.S. subscribers' edition. This first was available only to subscribers, due to the controversy caused by Lawrence's previous work, The Rainbow (1915).</p><p>Women in Love at PG<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/4240" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/4240</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Book cover for the first edition of Women in Love by D. H. Lawrence

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<p>📚 The High Mountains of Portugal by: Yann Martel</p><p>In Lisbon in 1904, a young man named Tomás discovers an old journal. It hints at the existence of an extraordinary artifact that--if he can find it--would redefine history. Traveling in one of Europe's earliest automobiles, he sets out in search of this stran...</p><p><a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/the-high-mountains-of-portugal" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bookblabla.com/book/the-high-mountains-of-portugal"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bookblabla.com/book/the-high-m</span><span class="invisible">ountains-of-portugal</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#fiction</a> <a href="/tags/historical/" rel="tag">#historical</a> <a href="/tags/generalfiction/" rel="tag">#generalfiction</a> <a href="/tags/literaryfiction/" rel="tag">#literaryfiction</a> <a href="/tags/places/" rel="tag">#places</a></p>

In Lisbon in 1904, a young man named Tomás discovers an old journal. It hints at the existence of an extraordinary artifact that--if he can find it--would redefine history. Traveling in one of Europe's earliest automobiles, he sets out in search of this strange treasure.

Thirty-five years later, a Portuguese pathologist devoted to the murder mysteries of Agatha Christie finds himself at the center of a mystery of his own and drawn into the consequences of Tomás's quest.

Fifty years on, a Canadian senator takes refuge in his ancestral village in northern Portugal, grieving the loss of his beloved wife. But he arrives with an unusual companion: a chimpanzee. And there the century-old quest will come to an unexpected conclusion.

The High Mountains of Portugal--part quest, part ghost story, part contemporary fable--offers a haunting exploration of great love and great loss. Filled with tenderness, humor, and endless surprise, it takes the reader on a road trip through Portugal in the last century--and through the human soul.

Praise for The High Mountains of Portugal

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * "Fifteen years after The Life of Pi, Yann Martel is taking us on another long journey. Fans of his Man Booker Prize-winning novel will recognize familiar themes from that seafaring phenomenon, but the itinerary in this imaginative new book is entirely fresh. Martel's writing has never been more charming."--Ron Charles, The Washington Post

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<p>Is Oedipus Rex the Mother of All Drama?</p><p>Sophocles’s Oedipus Rex (aka Oedipus the King) … Is it the mother of all Western drama? The father? Or both?</p><p>By Thom Delapa</p><p><a href="https://www.thecollector.com/oedipus-rex-mother-drama/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.thecollector.com/oedipus-rex-mother-drama/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.thecollector.com/oedipus-r</span><span class="invisible">ex-mother-drama/</span></a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oedipus_Rex" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oedipus_Rex"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oedipus_</span><span class="invisible">Rex</span></a></p><p>Oedipus King of Thebes by Sophocles at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27673" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27673</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/culture/" rel="tag">#culture</a> <a href="/tags/history/" rel="tag">#history</a></p>

Bénigne Gagneraux, The Blind Oedipus Commending his Children to the Gods.

Oedipus, aged and blind, is the central figure, seated with his arms extended in a gesture of fervent prayer. His tattered robes and gaunt appearance reflect his physical suffering and moral struggles. His face, lined with age and anguish, conveys a mix of despair and hope as he entrusts his children to the divine powers.

His children, Antigone and possibly Polynices or Ismene, are depicted nearby. Antigone, often portrayed with a sense of grace and compassion, might be kneeling or standing close to Oedipus, offering support. The other child may exhibit a contrasting demeanor, illustrating the familial tension inherent in the myth.

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<p>Released today! Get your copy of this special illustrated edition of THE MALTESE FALCON here:</p><p><a href="https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=KrWotmqOjtKZBuYHUz3CCpeM8kOmMOKaMzWcwbipaqm" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=KrWotmqOjtKZBuYHUz3CCpeM8kOmMOKaMzWcwbipaqm"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?par</span><span class="invisible">ams=KrWotmqOjtKZBuYHUz3CCpeM8kOmMOKaMzWcwbipaqm</span></a></p><p>Read more about it here:</p><p><a href="https://www.markcoggins.com/the-maltese-falcon/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.markcoggins.com/the-maltese-falcon/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.markcoggins.com/the-maltes</span><span class="invisible">e-falcon/</span></a></p><p>@bookstodon <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#Bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/noir/" rel="tag">#noir</a> <a href="/tags/thriller/" rel="tag">#thriller</a> <a href="/tags/photography/" rel="tag">#photography</a> <a href="/tags/maltesefalcon/" rel="tag">#maltesefalcon</a> <a href="/tags/dashiellhammett/" rel="tag">#dashiellhammett</a> <a href="/tags/sanfrancisco/" rel="tag">#sanfrancisco</a> <a href="/tags/novel/" rel="tag">#novel</a> <a href="/tags/detective/" rel="tag">#detective</a></p>

Ad for the Poltroon Press edition of THE MALTESE FALCON. Shows the cover of the book against a background of a dark urban setting.

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<p>If the universe didn't want me to keep posting Dune memes there wouldn't be so many good ones 😂 </p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@reading" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>reading</span></a></span> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span> <a href="https://lemmy.world/u/books" rel="nofollow">@books</a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@humor" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>humor</span></a></span> @humor@lemmy.world @aiop </p><p><a href="/tags/dune/" rel="tag">#Dune</a> <a href="/tags/dunememes/" rel="tag">#DuneMemes</a><br><a href="/tags/readingmemes/" rel="tag">#ReadingMemes</a> <a href="/tags/meme/" rel="tag">#Meme</a> <a href="/tags/memes/" rel="tag">#Memes</a> <a href="/tags/readallthebooks/" rel="tag">#ReadAllTheBooks</a> <a href="/tags/humor/" rel="tag">#Humor</a> <a href="/tags/humour/" rel="tag">#Humour</a> <a href="/tags/funny/" rel="tag">#Funny</a><br><a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#Reading</a> <a href="/tags/readers/" rel="tag">#Readers</a> <a href="/tags/readersofmastodon/" rel="tag">#ReadersOfMastodon</a> <a href="/tags/readingcommunity/" rel="tag">#ReadingCommunity</a><br><a href="/tags/book/" rel="tag">#Book</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#Books</a> <a href="/tags/novel/" rel="tag">#Novel</a> <a href="/tags/novels/" rel="tag">#Novels</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#Fiction</a> <br><a href="/tags/bookwyrm/" rel="tag">#Bookwyrm</a> <a href="/tags/bookworm/" rel="tag">#Bookworm</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#Bookstodon</a> <a href="/tags/booklove/" rel="tag">#BookLove</a> <a href="/tags/fantasybooks/" rel="tag">#FantasyBooks</a></p>

Photo of a turtle with a knife duct taped to it's shell.
Caption: The slow blade penetrates the shield.

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<p>For someone who greatly prefers stand-alone reads, I have accrued a phenomenal list of mostly fantasy and/or mystery sequels/continuations I’m looking forward to this year:</p><p>- The Raven Scholar continuation<br>- The Sorcery and Small Magics continuation<br>- The Stranger Times continuation<br>- The Tainted Cup continuation <br>- Cursed in the Lost City, sequel to Cursed Under London (I feel like Gabby Hutchinson Crouch is massively underrated in the light fantasy arena)<br>- The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy, sequel to The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy (even if it is Dramione fanfic)<br>- The Tapestry of Fate, sequel to the Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi<br>- Father Material, final (I assume) in the Boyfriend Material series<br>- the Helle and Death continuation<br>- the Blanchard Twins continuation</p><p>And that’s just what occurred to me off the top of my head.</p><p>What big sequels are you anticipating in 2026?</p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/series/" rel="tag">#series</a></p>

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1901.</p><p>The first Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded, to French poet Sully Prudhomme.</p><p>He devoted the bulk of the money he received to the creation of a poetry prize awarded by the Société des gens de lettres. He also founded, in 1902, the Société des poètes français with Jose-Maria de Heredia and Leon Dierx.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sully_Prudhomme" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sully_Prudhomme"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sully_Pr</span><span class="invisible">udhomme</span></a></p><p>Books by Sully Prudhomme at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/7695" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/7695"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/7695</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a></p>

Sully-Prudhomme, René François Armand Prudhomme, known as (1839 - 1907), french writer.

In such portraits, he wears a suit with a high-collared shirt and tie, consistent with the fashion of the late 1800s. His facial features, including a prominent mustache and neatly groomed hair, contribute to the dignified and intellectual aura often associated with prominent writers of his time.

Autograph manuscript of “Science et poésie” published in the Nouvelle Revue internationale in 1898, then in Épaves in 1908.

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US print book sales hit 762.4M units in 2025, up 0.3% YoY, settling at levels higher than before the pandemic; graphic novels saw a 9.2% rise <small class="notice" x-post-type-data="None"> Takahe has limited support for this type: <a href="https://lemmy.world/post/41497486">See Original Page</a> </small>

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<p>Alfred North Whitehead, who died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1947, was an English mathematician and philosopher. He is best known as the defining figure of the philosophical school known as process philosophy, which today has found application to a wide variety of disciplines, including ecology, theology, education, physics, biology, economics, and psychology, among other areas.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_North_Whitehead" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_North_Whitehead"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_N</span><span class="invisible">orth_Whitehead</span></a></p><p>Alfred North Whitehead at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/8283" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/8283"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/8283</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/philosophy/" rel="tag">#philosophy</a> <a href="/tags/mathematics/" rel="tag">#mathematics</a></p>

Alfred North Whitehead portrait.

Portraits of Alfred North Whitehead, the eminent mathematician and philosopher, often depict him as a distinguished and contemplative figure, reflecting his intellectual contributions to fields like logic, mathematics, and metaphysics.

A characteristic portrait of Whitehead would show him with a serious yet approachable expression, a high forehead emphasizing his scholarly demeanor, and neatly combed white hair, signifying his advanced years during his most influential period. The pose and setting often evoke an academic atmosphere, with books, a desk, or a study as part of the background, symbolizing his lifelong dedication to learning and teaching.

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<p>Arthur Schopenhauer’s Idealism: Is Our World Just a Dream?<br>Schopenhauer argued that the world is but an intricate dream, and what he suggested lies beyond it may shock you.</p><p>By Maysara Kamal</p><p><a href="https://www.thecollector.com/arthur-schopenhauers-idealism-is-our-world-just-a-dream/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.thecollector.com/arthur-schopenhauers-idealism-is-our-world-just-a-dream/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.thecollector.com/arthur-sc</span><span class="invisible">hopenhauers-idealism-is-our-world-just-a-dream/</span></a></p><p>Books by Arthur Schopenhauer at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/3648" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/3648"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/3648</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/philosophy/" rel="tag">#philosophy</a></p>

Schopenhauer portrait.

A portrait of Arthur Schopenhauer typically depicts the German philosopher with a serious and introspective demeanor, reflecting his profound and often somber philosophy. His distinctive physical features include a high forehead, sharp cheekbones, and piercing eyes that suggest a deep intellectual presence.

Schopenhauer is often shown wearing formal 19th-century attire, such as a dark coat, white shirt, and cravat, emphasizing his scholarly persona. His hair is white and wild, framing his face in an untamed manner that has become iconic. The background in such portraits is usually subdued, with neutral tones or simple drapery, ensuring that the focus remains on the subject.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1899.</p><p>Robert Browning's book Asolando; Fancies and facts is published on the same day he dies at Ca' Rezzonico in Venice. He is buried in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.</p><p>His magnum opus, The Ring and the Book (1868–1869), is a 12-volume epic poem based on a real-life Italian murder trial. He is particularly celebrated for his dramatic monologues, which reveal the inner workings of his characters' minds.</p><p>Asolando<br><a href="https://archive.org/details/asolandofanciesf00browiala" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="archive.org/details/asolandofanciesf00browiala"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">archive.org/details/asolandofa</span><span class="invisible">nciesf00browiala</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/146" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/146"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/146</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a></p>

Portrait by Herbert Rose Barraud, c. 1888.

A portrait of Robert Browning, the renowned Victorian poet, depicts him as a dignified and thoughtful figure, reflective of his literary prowess. Browning’s distinctive features include a broad forehead, expressive eyes, and a well-groomed beard, which frames his face with an air of intellectual sophistication.

Browning’s expression is typically captured as introspective or gently engaging, embodying the dual qualities of a deep thinker and an accessible conversationalist.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1911.</p><p>The U.K. Copyright Act consolidates copyright law in the British Empire and confirms the six libraries to which a copy of every book published in the U.K. must be deposited by the publisher: the British Museum Library (London); the Bodleian Library (Oxford); the Advocates Library (Edinburgh); the National Library of Wales (Aberystwyth); Trinity College Dublin; and Cambridge University Library.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Act_1911" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_Act_1911"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyrigh</span><span class="invisible">t_Act_1911</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/copyright/" rel="tag">#copyright</a></p>

Cover page of the British Copyright Act 1911, also known as the Imperial Copyright Act of 1911. "Part I Imperial Copyright. Rights. 1.(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, copyright shall subsist throughout the parts of His Majesty’s dominions to which this Act extends for the term hereinafter mentioned in every original literary dramatic music and artists work, if..."

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<p>📚 Heated Rivalry by: Rachel Reid</p><p>Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander’s game. Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that—definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.</p><p>Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. The self-proclaimed king of the...</p><p><a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/heated-rivalry" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bookblabla.com/book/heated-rivalry"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bookblabla.com/book/heated-riv</span><span class="invisible">alry</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#fiction</a> <a href="/tags/romance/" rel="tag">#romance</a> <a href="/tags/lgbtq/" rel="tag">#lgbtq</a> <a href="/tags/gayfiction/" rel="tag">#gayfiction</a> <a href="/tags/sportsfiction/" rel="tag">#sportsfiction</a></p>

Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander’s game. Now that he’s captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won’t let anything jeopardize that—definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.

Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane’s not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he’s as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him—except Shane. Publicly, they’re enemies. Privately, they can’t stop touching each other.

The smart thing to do? Walk away, once a few secret hookups turn into a struggle to keep their relationship out of the press. The truth could ruin them both. But for Shane and Ilya, secrecy is soon no longer an option…

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW

The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from Rachel Reid, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.

"The book that got me into hockey romance." —NPR's Weekend Edition

Game Changers

* Book 1: Game Changer
* Book 2: Heated Rivalry
* Book 3: Tough Guy
* Book 4: Common Goal
* Book 5: Role Model
* Book 6: The Long Game

Need more Reid! Check out these other standalones from your favorite MM hockey romance writer:

* Time to Shine
* The Shots You Take

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<p>📚 In the Lives of Puppets by: TJ Klune</p><p>In a strange little home built into the branches of a grove of trees, live three robots—fatherly inventor android Giovanni Lawson, a pleasantly sadistic nurse machine, and a small vacuum desperate for love and attention. Victor Lawson, a human, lives there too. They’re a ...</p><p><a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/in-the-lives-of-puppets" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bookblabla.com/book/in-the-lives-of-puppets"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bookblabla.com/book/in-the-liv</span><span class="invisible">es-of-puppets</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/fiction/" rel="tag">#fiction</a> <a href="/tags/fantasy/" rel="tag">#fantasy</a> <a href="/tags/contemporaryfiction/" rel="tag">#contemporaryfiction</a> <a href="/tags/humorousfiction/" rel="tag">#humorousfiction</a> <a href="/tags/lgbtq/" rel="tag">#lgbtq</a></p>

In a strange little home built into the branches of a grove of trees, live three robots—fatherly inventor android Giovanni Lawson, a pleasantly sadistic nurse machine, and a small vacuum desperate for love and attention. Victor Lawson, a human, lives there too. They’re a family, hidden and safe.

The day Vic salvages and repairs an unfamiliar android labeled “HAP,” he learns of a shared dark past between Hap and Gio–a past spent hunting humans.

When Hap unwittingly alerts robots from Gio’s former life to their whereabouts, the family is no longer hidden and safe. Gio is captured and taken back to his old laboratory in the City of Electric Dreams. So together, the rest of Vic’s assembled family must journey across an unforgiving and otherworldly country to rescue Gio from decommission, or worse, reprogramming.

Along the way to save Gio, amid conflicted feelings of betrayal and affection for Hap, Vic must decide for himself: Can he accept love with strings attached?

Inspired by Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio, and like Swiss Family Robinson meets Wall-E, In the Lives of Puppets is a masterful stand-alone fantasy adventure from the beloved author who brought you The House in the Cerulean Sea and Under the Whispering Door.

An epic quest of rescue and discovery [with] the author’s trademark charm, heart, and bittersweetness. Library Journal, starred review

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Manag

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