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The Anxious Generation is Almost Here

After Babel • 2390 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Parenting Book release Childhood Technology
  1. The book discusses the impact of overprotection in the real world and underprotection in the virtual world on children.
  2. The book suggests actions like making schools phone-free and holding social media companies accountable are needed for a healthier childhood.
  3. The book aims to empower teachers, parents, and Gen Z to understand the issues and work together to reclaim a more grounded, less digitally dependent life.

Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class is Available Now!

Rob Henderson's Newsletter • 2632 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
📚 Literature Book release Book Reviews
  1. The author's book, 'Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class' is now available, containing new material and insights on social class, upward mobility, and luxury beliefs.
  2. Support for the book is welcomed through social media posts, physical bookstore purchases, and leaving reviews on platforms like Amazon and Goodreads.
  3. The author also shares podcast appearances discussing the book and related topics, providing various links for listeners to access.

The Road to Hell is out

Thoughts on Writing • 299 implied HN points • 13 May 24
📚 Literature Authorship Book release
  1. The book 'The Road to Hell' examines the concept of purpose in marketing and business ethics, arguing that it often leads to bad outcomes for society.
  2. Historical events like financial crises, political u-turns, protests, and corporate actions are used to illustrate how the idea of 'purpose' has influenced business and marketing over the years.
  3. The author makes a case for a different approach in marketing and business that values creativity, cognitive empathy, humor, humility, and humanity over the concept of 'purpose'.
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The Quietest Paperback Release Ever

Ladyparts • 1278 implied HN points • 23 Oct 23
📚 Literature Book release Publishing Author
  1. The paperback release of Ladyparts by Deborah Copaken had a quiet launch due to a publishing mistake.
  2. Bookstores and readers were not properly informed about the paperback release until last minute.
  3. The author is seeking help to get the paperback into bookstores and into readers' hands after the publishing mishap.

art delivery : 03.07.23

The NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH ART Society • 707 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Book release Author Events
  1. Featured artist Michael Pederson is based in Sydney, Australia and creates tiny public art installations.
  2. Danielle Krysa's new kids' book "ART and JOY ~ Best Friends Forever" is out today and her book tour starts in Los Angeles, followed by other cities.
  3. Excitement for the upcoming book tour events in Vancouver, Portland, New York, Philly, Santa Fe, and San Francisco.

The Road to Hell: pre-orders open

Thoughts on Writing • 119 implied HN points • 17 Apr 24
📚 Literature Book release
  1. The author's book 'The Road to Hell' is available for pre-order, releasing on May 13th. Pre-ordering can provide a helpful algorithmic boost, particularly on Amazon.
  2. The book features quote contributions from notable figures in different fields like marketing, writing, and design.
  3. The cover design of the book, created by a renowned designer, uses symbols to represent the themes of doing well and doing good.

Announcements

Greed • 235 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Cooking Interviews Sobriety Book release
  1. Starting an advice column for various questions, launching on December 10th.
  2. Planning a series of interviews exploring food's relationship with everything, ready by next year.
  3. Featured in Apartemento with a conversation on renting and homelessness, and upcoming book 'To Entertain.'

Get Wise Or Die Trying, Part 2

Weekly Wisdom • 99 implied HN points • 23 Nov 23
📚 Literature Writing Book release Substack Essay
  1. The author released their first book 'Get Wise Or Die Trying: Musings & Memoirs On Mortality, Meaning & The Mystery Of Being Alive', available for purchase now.
  2. The book is pay-what-you-want with a minimum of $5, compiled from the author's first year of writing on Substack, featuring essays and poems.
  3. The author expresses gratitude to friends, writing group, and Substack subscribers for their contributions and support in completing the project.

Big announcement...

Random Minds by Katherine Brodsky • 238 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
📚 Literature Book release Writing Freedom of Speech Censorship Authorship
  1. The author has written a book that sheds light on silencing, shaming, and bullying for different views.
  2. The book includes stories of public harassment, interviews with well-known figures, and lessons on using one's voice freely.
  3. The author encourages principled individuals to resist authoritarianism and to find and free their own voices.

New Book! The Pandemic Information Solution

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 21
📚 Literature Book release Author Newsletter Self-Publishing
  1. The new book 'The Pandemic Information Solution' is a sequel focusing on information solutions to combat Covid-19 and future pandemics.
  2. The book emphasizes the importance of tests, screening, tracing, and accurate information to navigate and resolve pandemics effectively.
  3. Self-published at a low price, the book is available for pre-order, providing practical solutions for global challenges, and a PDF download is offered for loyal readers.