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Dan Pashman created a new shape of pasta. His cookbook expands pasta's possibilities

Dan Pashman created a new shape of pasta. His cookbook expands pasta's possibilities

NEW YORK (AP) — Food writer and podcaster Dan Pashman made the unusual step a few years ago of creating an entirely new shape of pasta. The obvious next step? Writing a cookbook to highlight it.

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Top Paid Books (US Bestseller List): 1. The Women by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Publishing Group) 2. Identity by Nora Roberts (St. Martin’s Publishing Group) 3. Still See You Everywhere by Lisa Gardner (Grand Central Publishing) 4.
Q&A: Author Rebecca Serle shares what's behind her 'magical realism' and new book 'Expiration Dates'

Q&A: Author Rebecca Serle shares what's behind her 'magical realism' and new book 'Expiration Dates'

In Rebecca Serle's new book “Expiration Dates: A Novel,” the protagonist, Daphne, knows when her relationships will end. A slip of paper always shows up with a name and a number for how long they will date.
Dan Pashman's recipe for Cacio E Pepe E Chili Crisp, a mix of dairy and smoky spice

Dan Pashman's recipe for Cacio E Pepe E Chili Crisp, a mix of dairy and smoky spice

Dan Pashman worked on this recipe with James Park, a recipe developer and author of the book “Chili Crisp: 50+ Recipes to Satisfy Your Spicy, Crunchy, Garlicky Cravings.
Ned Blackhawk’s 'The Rediscovery of America' is among books honored by the Lukas prize project

Ned Blackhawk’s 'The Rediscovery of America' is among books honored by the Lukas prize project

NEW YORK (AP) — An exploration of racism on social media and a history of Native Americans are among the winners of J. Anthony Lukas Prize Project Awards, which celebrate literary excellence, social relevance and original reporting.
Book Review: 'Newshawks in Berlin' illustrates tough choices news organizations face in wartime

Book Review: 'Newshawks in Berlin' illustrates tough choices news organizations face in wartime

Journalism is often referred to as the first draft of history, especially when covering war and international conflicts.

Censorship efforts at libraries continued to soar in 2023, according to a new report

NEW YORK (AP) — Bannings and attempted bannings of books soared again in the U.S. last year, continuing to set record highs, according to a new report from the American Library Association.
Chris Wallace looks back at Nixon-Kennedy election in the book 'Countdown 1960

Chris Wallace looks back at Nixon-Kennedy election in the book 'Countdown 1960

NEW YORK (AP) — Longtime newsman Chris Wallace isn't only thinking about this year's presidential election . The CNN anchor has written a book on the race between John F.

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Top Paid Books (US Bestseller List): 1. The Women by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s Publishing Group) 2. Dune by Frank Herbert (Penguin Publishing Group) 3. The Hunter by Tana French (Penguin Publishing Group) 4.
Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishers

Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishers

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Whenever bestselling author Robin Cook releases a new medical thriller, the head of the public library in West Haven knows demand for digital copies will be high. So will the price.