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of readers discover new books through online reviews

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increase in technical book sales last year

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new book titles published annually

63%

of adults read at least one book last year

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‘For leftist Jews, the Bund is a model’: the radical history behind one of Europe’s biggest socialist movements

A new book by Molly Crabapple documents the rise and fall of a revolutionary Jewish party that fought against Zionism and for ‘solidarity across dif...

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Why is gaming becoming so expensive? The answer is found in AI

We are paying more for a PlayStation so that idiots can use ChatGPT to mislead people on dating apps – something is rotten in the state of gaming•...

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Sunday best: Thomasina Miers’ recipes for aromatic chicken one-pot and salted caramel banana cake

It’s wild garlic time again! Try this pesto with an aromatic chicken, fennel and potato stew, then dive into a fudgy banana cake with a tantalisingl...

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The Guardian view on North Korea and the Kims: whoever’s at the helm, the regime serves only itself | Editorial

Speculation that the leader’s teenage daughter will succeed him is rife. But Ju-ae’s high profile is about continuity, not changeNorth Korea is un...

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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 8, 2026

Ancient dragon gods, a child made of snow, a cultural history of color, and more of today's best book deals. ...

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The Remarkably Bright Creatures Trailer and Its Narrating Giant Octopus

Plus, Paramount has a new imprint, a list of Black books festivals, and more...

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What Experts Are Saying

Felix Harper
Felix Harper

Forensic Scientist

4.0

A beautifully written exploration of digital manipulation, Wired Minds: Reverse Psychology and Manipulation in the Digital Age (Paperback) kept me engaged from start to finish.

Review of Wired Minds: Reverse Psychology and Manipulation in the Digital Age (Paperback)

Sebastian Ross
Sebastian Ross

Marine Biologist

4.2

101 Blender Scripting Projects (Paperback) presents a well-researched analysis of Blender scripting, offering new perspectives grounded in the latest academic findings.

Review of 101 Blender Scripting Projects (Paperback)

Daniel Stone PhD
Daniel Stone PhD

Cultural Historian

5.2

In this comprehensive examination of OpenCL Compute, the author demonstrates a remarkable grasp of OpenCL. The theoretical framework presented in chapters 3-5 particularly stands out as groundbreaking in the field of Parallel Programming. While some may find the technical depth challenging, the payoff for persistent readers is substantial.

Review of OpenCL Compute

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