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A Morehead State University education student has written a book about Appalachian coal mining. The university shared the news, highlighting the student's work documenting the region's mining heritage and its impact on communities in eastern Kentucky. The book adds to a growing body of writing from the area exploring coal's economic and cultural legacy.

A talk on soil health is drawing praise from gardeners who say it echoes the methods described in agronomist Roland Bunch's book Restoring the Soil. The speaker's approach, which places less emphasis on compost and more on planting cover crops, is resonating with people trying the technique in their own gardens as a way to rebuild soil naturally.

Filmmaker Farah Khan gives a tour of Ram and Madhuri's lavish, art-filled penthouse, where conversation covers Ram's newly released book, the couple's love story, and a serving of mushroom galouti kebabs. The home tour format continues to draw big audiences, and viewers are engaging heavily with the glimpse into the couple's decor, personal history and hospitality.

Boston University's Wheelock College of Education has launched an alumni classroom library grant, offering financial support to graduates building classroom book collections for their students. The initiative aims to help teachers in under-resourced schools expand access to reading materials. Details on eligibility and funding amounts have not yet been widely circulated.

A writer originally from Oxford has published a children's book drawn from personal experiences with parenting. The Oxford Eagle reported on the release, highlighting how everyday family struggles shaped the story. Local readers have taken an interest because of the author's hometown connection.

Pop artist Slayyyter has announced a headline show at Madison Square Garden in New York scheduled for 2027. The announcement, reported by Pollstar News, marks a major venue booking for the singer, who is moving from club and theater-sized rooms to one of the world's most famous arenas. Fans have been reacting to the news and speculating about her next album era.

Oprah's Book Club has featured Amanda Rizkalla's book 'Hungered', drawing major attention online with engagement topping two million. The selection puts the title in front of Oprah's large reading audience, a distinction that has historically sent books to the top of bestseller lists. Readers are now discussing the pick and the author across book communities.

Pop singer Slayyyter is set to perform at Madison Square Garden in New York, according to a report from The Fader. The booking marks a major career milestone for the artist, who built her following online before moving into the mainstream. Fans are reacting to the news as details of the show have yet to be fully announced.

A read-aloud of the children's Halloween book 'There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bat' is drawing hundreds of thousands of likes online. The story, part of the popular 'Old Lady Who Swallowed' series, is a seasonal favorite in classrooms and homes. Parents and teachers appear to be sharing it widely as families look for Halloween-themed reading material for young children.

The New York Times reviews a legal thriller that, according to the paper, uses the conventions of the courtroom genre before subverting them in unexpected ways. The review praises the book for exploiting the familiar form of legal fiction and then breaking it, positioning the novel as a standout within a crowded category. Further details about the author, plot or publication are not yet available.

Readers of retro science fiction are sharing 'A Little Knowledge', a short story by R. R. Winterbotham that is freely available as an ebook on Project Gutenberg. The post highlights the story's pulp-era cover art, and the item has drawn attention within book and retro-futurism communities who enjoy classic mid-century science fiction artwork and public-domain titles.

JK Rowling has announced two new Harry Potter books, news outlet WION reports. The announcement is drawing wide attention from fans of the wizarding franchise, with hundreds of thousands of people engaging with the story. Details about the books' content, format and release dates have not been confirmed in the reporting, but the news marks a significant new chapter for the globally popular series two decades after it first began.

A full book is being shared alongside a pledge to donate to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, drawing close to a million engagements. Viewers are responding to the combination of free reading content and charitable fundraising, with the breast cancer charity receiving attention as the named beneficiary of the effort.

Chef Erin French's acclaimed Maine restaurant, The Lost Kitchen, requires diners to reserve a table by mailing a postcard rather than booking online, keeping demand high for its seasonal seatings. Alongside the story, Food & Wine shared French's lentil soup recipe, offering home cooks a way to taste her celebrated farm-to-table cooking without traveling to Freedom, Maine.

A paper craft and sticker book combining Sanrio characters like My Melody, Kuromi and Cinnamoroll with Roblox dress-up themes is being unboxed and flipped through in ASMR-style footage. The quiet, satisfying format has drawn hundreds of thousands of likes, showing strong continued appetite for Sanrio-themed DIY and stationery content, especially among younger fans of cute character merchandise.

The Hardin County Fair has announced that its Dish Days recipe book is now available. The collection gathers recipes tied to the fair's Dish Days tradition, giving residents a way to recreate favorite fair foods at home. Local outlets in Ohio are spreading the word, with community members likely picking up copies ahead of fair season.

A daily puzzle from Book Notification asks readers to match twenty fictional settings to the books they come from. Players share their results as grids of green and red squares, with one recent run scoring 14 out of 20 in just over a minute and a half, followed by a challenge to friends to beat the score. The format echoes the shareable daily-quiz trend popularised by Wordle.

A new horror series adaptation of Stephen King's classic novel Carrie is being discussed, with viewers breaking down and explaining the story across the first four episodes. The chilling tale of a telekinetic teenager remains one of King's most enduring works, and the series breakdowns have sparked renewed interest among horror fans eager to compare the adaptation with the original book and earlier film versions.

Google has announced a second edition of the Site Reliability Engineering book, ten years after the original was published. The book, which popularized the practice of site reliability engineering at Google and across the tech industry, has been updated for the modern era. Engineers are discussing the update, with many noting the original edition's lasting influence on how companies run production systems.

Miami Book Fair has revealed its official 2026 poster, created by Isabella Isaza, a student at New World School of the Arts. The fair announced the design through Miami Dade College's news outlet, highlighting its tradition of showcasing local young artists. The unveiling marks an early milestone ahead of next year's edition of one of the largest literary events in the United States.