Colleen Hoover, a prominent figure in contemporary romance and psychological thriller literature, has found herself at the crossroads of praise and controversy as her books dominate bestseller lists and spark discussions among readers. With a rise to literary prominence fueled by a passionate fan base and captivating storytelling, Hoover’s works have become a subject of…
A startling revelation has come to light as author Jane Friedman has uncovered that books purportedly authored by her were being sold on Amazon, even though she had no involvement in their creation. These books, suspected to have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI), posed as new releases under her name. The incident has triggered…
Disney is laying off several thousand workers across the company this week in the second and largest wave of cuts as part of the media giant’s previously announced plan to slash its workforce by 7,000 employees. As reported on CNN, the latest round of job cuts will impact ESPN, Disney’s entertainment division, Disney Parks, and…
From almost 50-foot-long Class 1 offshore racing catamarans to AquaX series personal watercraft roughly one-fifth of that size, the range of raceboats involved in events either produced or promoted by Powerboat P1 is broad. The United Kingdom-based outfit’s involvement in the sport also includes co-promoting/producing the multi-class, five-race American Power Boat Association Offshore National Championship…
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has just announced the completion of her first children’s book titled “Mama’s Sleeping Scarf“. In an Instagram post, Adichie shared details about the book and also revealed the book cover. “It also happens to be based on a day in the life of my daughter,” the celebrated author and public speaker revealed…
Not many African political leaders are known to have publicly declared their love of reading. US president Barack Obama popularised the idea of a recommended reading list and he still shares his annual choice. As a communications scholar and a book reviewer, I made a short list of essential reads for Nigeria’s new president. My…
15-year old social and climate activist, Amara Nwuneli, on Thursday, December 29th, 2022, held a poetry reading and book signing for her book “For We Are Curious“, which she said is dedicated to “the curious and the brave, the rebels and the staid. For the people who are unafraid to stand up for what they…
Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie revealed that her children’s book is in the works and will be published in 2024. She made this known at the 2022 edition Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, during a fireside chat with Dr. Eghosa Imasuen of Narrative Landscape Press. She’s not trying to…
This week, Dreamland authored by Nicholas Sparks earns its spot as #1 New York Times Bestseller. Book Overview From the author of The Wish comes a poignant love story about risking everything for a dream–and whether it’s possible to leave the past behind. Colby Mills once felt destined for a musical career, until tragedy grounded…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have severed themselves from the royal family and after a few years, Harry was convinced to publish a book where he will expose deep secrets from the royal family and is set to be published in the fall however, sources say that he may be having cold feet. The Reporter…
