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Personal Journey: A Story That Questions the “Happily Ever After”

In a world where social media often sells perfect weddings and picture-perfect marriages, it takes courage to speak honestly about what happens after the celebration ends. Some stories don’t fit into fairy-tale frames — they challenge them. They ask deeper questions about identity, expectations, love, and personal growth. One such story is centered around author Thandeka Zungu-Sikhundla and her bold debut book, The Scam Called Marriage. Her platform is simple, direct, and intentional — […]

https://sowetoapparel.wordpress.com/2026/05/15/a-story-that-questions-the-happily-ever-after/

Stelliform Press May 13

Books and Brews, the Book Fair for Adults IS BACK!
May 23rd, 12–5pm, Collective Arts, 207 Burlington St E., Hamilton, ON - come see Little Ghosts Books, Aaron Millard Illustration, Stelliform Press, Wolsak & Wynn, Bookhug, and The City & City Books. Come out for great drinks and the best indie reads.

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Angie Mangino Mar 3

Untapped Cities profiles themed independent bookstores throughout New York City. A celebration of NYC's diverse literary landscape and the independent bookstores that keep specialized knowledge accessible.
#NYCBookstores #IndependentBookstores #NewYorkCity #BookCulture #LiteraryNYC #SpecialtyRetail #UntappedCities
https://www.untappedcities.com/themed-independent-bookstores-nyc/

10 Themed Independent Bookstores in NYC - Untapped New York

From a romance novel-only store to a shop for Winston Churchill fans, here are 10 of the most quirky, themed independent bookstores in NYC!

Untapped New York

Lawrence Nault- Stone & Signal Dec 16

I’ve published an open letter on the term “self-published”—where it came from, how it’s used to diminish indie authors, and why it’s time to retire language rooted in gatekeeping.

This isn’t just about a label. It’s about power, access, and who gets to decide what counts as a “real” book.

🔗 https://open.substack.com/pub/lawrencenault/p/an-open-letter-on-the-language-of

#IndieAuthors #Publishing #WritingCommunity #BookCulture #IndependentPublishing

An Open Letter on the Language of “Self-Publishing”

Reclaiming the language of authorship and refusing the labels designed to silence independent voices.

Jüdische Studien Aug 29, 2025

#CfP | Conference on "The Materiality of Jewish-Arabic Relations" at LMU Munich | January 19-21, 2026 | Details: https://www.jewishstudies.de/en/news/conference-on-the-materiality-of-jewish-arabic-relations-january-19-21-2026-at-ludwig-maximilians-universitat-munich/

#manuscripts #bookculture #inscription #architecture #everydaylife #jewisharabrelations

Deadline for proposals: September 15, 2025

Holland House Books Jul 15, 2025

Join in the fun from the comfort of your own home, as the Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing hosts the online book launch of Nicola Wilson's latest book 'Recommended!'

Link to register:
https://research.reading.ac.uk/centre-for-book-cultures-and-publishing/events/

#UniversityOfReading #BookHistory #BookClub #LiteraryInfluencers #BookSociety #RecommendedBook #BookCulture #BookLaunch #AcademicResearch #BookTok #newtitles #outnow #bookstodon #books