Book Collecting & News

Ten essential Margaret Atwood novels to read before ‘Book of Lives’

In anticipation of Margaret Atwood’s forthcoming memoir Book of Lives, we’re revisiting ten of her finest novels – works that have defined her extraordinary career and shaped contemporary literature. Atwood’s fiction has long explored the tensions between power and vulnerability, nature and technology, memory and myth. Whether in speculative dystopias or intimate psychological portraits, her …

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Collecting John Irving: ten essential novels to own and read

In honour of the imminent release of John Irving’s long-awaited new novel, Queen Esther, we’re taking a look back at some of his finest works. From the tragicomic brilliance of The World According to Garp to the spiritual depth of A Prayer for Owen Meany, these ten classics showcase Irving’s extraordinary gift for storytelling, his …

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Preserving and safeguarding a collection of signed books

Preserving and safeguarding a collection of signed books requires careful attention to various factors, including environmental conditions, handling techniques, and storage methods. Whether you’re an avid reader, a bibliophile, or a collector of rare and signed editions, ensuring the longevity and condition of your cherished books is essential. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to …

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The timeless allure: collecting Nancy Drew books

Since her debut in 1930, Nancy Drew has captured the hearts and minds of readers young and old. The teenage sleuth, with her uncanny ability to solve mysteries, has become a literary icon and a beloved character in American literature. Over the decades, the enduring popularity of collecting Nancy Drew books has remained steadfast. In …

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The magical pursuit of collecting Harry Potter books signed by J.K. Rowling

In the world of book collecting, few series have captivated the hearts and imaginations of readers quite like J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter. With its enchanting narrative, richly developed characters, and immersive wizarding world, the Harry Potter series has become a cultural phenomenon that continues to resonate with fans of all ages. For avid collectors, the …

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James Joyce signed copies go under the hammer

If there was ever any doubt about just how valuable an investment in signed first editions can be, the numbers associated with James Joyce signed copies in an upcoming  Bonhams auction on June 24th should put paid to them. The books come from the library of  a “deceased Irish collector” who lived in the United States …

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Hard Choices by Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton’s ‘Hard Choices’ book signing tour

If you believe, like many, that the release of Hillary Clinton’s new book Hard Choices and related book tour is a prelude to her 2016 presidential bid, now is a great time to snap up a signed copy. Here’s a round up of how the tour has been going.

A surprise visitor stops by Hillary Clinton’s book signing – CBS News

2 days ago … Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor dropped by Clinton’s book signing at a Costco warehouse in suburban Virginia, and surprised the …

Saturday at Costco: Hillary Clinton and Sonia Sotomayor … – Politico

2 days ago … This was Clinton’s fourth store signing since her book went on sale on June 10, and her events have attracted as many men as women, and …

Watters’ World Goes to Hillary Clinton’s NYC Book Signing | Fox …

13 hours ago … Jesse Watters went to Hillary Clinton’s book signing in New York City to ask attendees about the former secretary of state.

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True You signed by Janet Jackson

The five-time Grammy Award-winning international superstar and member of one of the world’s most famous celebrity families Janet Jackson has recently been thrilling fans at meet and greet book signing sessions for the launch of her autobiography, a guide to personal growth and self-esteem – True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself.

Fans queued around the block for the chance of seeing their idol at Barnes & Noble on Fifth Avenue in New York last Saturday. Watch one lucky admirer’s encounter in the video below:

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Cookery books signed by Julia Child selling like hotcakes!

Whilst Julia Child (1912-2006) may have turned American cuisine on its head through what was, in the 1960s, the revolutionary idea of introducing the ideals of the French cooking school to middle America, she was until very recently, far less of a household name in the UK and Europe. Her award-winning cookbooks couple with numerous …

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Antarctica signed by Leonardo DiCaprio and Mikhail Gorbachev in Charity Auction

Hollywood actor and activist Leonardo DiCaprio continues to support environmental causes by contributing items to a charity auction with all proceeds going to Global Green USA.

The book Antarctica: The Global Warning by Sebastian Copeland, has been signed by both Mikhail Gorbachev (who wrote the forward), and Leonardo DiCaprio (who contributed the book’s introduction).

This amazing hardcover coffee table book is filled with pictures showing the vast changes in climate as noted by researchers for over the past 50 years.

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