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SLC bookseller holds on tight to community
The King’s English Bookshop in Salt Lake City has weathered a number of changes in the book industry since it opened in 1977, but its reputation for placing the community first has remained constant. Betsy Burton, one of the store’s co-founders, attributes a large part of that to bookseller Anne Holman.
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10 book picks to keep summer hot
Recreational summer reading can keep the brain growing while school is out. Taken from studies by Anderson, Wilson, and Fielding 1988; Greaney 1980; Guthrie and Greaney 1991; Taylor, Frye, and Maruyama 1990. (Graphic made by Chuck Dearden)
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BYU professor publishes new book on the Atonement
BYU religion professor Anthony Sweat holds his newest published book, 'Christ in Every Hour'. (Natalie Saunders)
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Campus sexual assault cases shoot new books into the scene
'The Last Good Girl' looks at the issue of campus sexual assault. (Leah Morse)
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BYU students checking out fewer books as electronic reading options rise
The Harold B. Lee Library's check out rates have continued to drop since 2009, but the Popular Reading section is still the most used in the library. (Amy Staker)
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Summertime, time for BYU students to experience leisurely reading
Students find summertime is a great time of the year to pick up a good read.
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Adult coloring can help students manage stress
Coloring books are beginning to relive their glory days as many college students have picked up their childhood hobby to help deal with the pressure and stress of daily life.
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Rare book collector at Zion's Mercantile
Renowned rare book collector Reid Moon has spent 30 years collecting Bibles, classics in literature, and Mormon-related books in pursuit of his passion despite the unsolicited commentary that he'd never make a living in the book business.
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Best-selling author Dean Hughes releases new World War II Christmas story
Home and Away is a nostalgic, short story that reminds readers to treasure family and look past trial to find solace and peace during the holiday season. (Austin Tenny)
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Crowds of BYU students turn up for 'Hunger Games' finale
Katniss marches on the Capitol in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part II.' BYU students were impressed with the final installment of the film series. (YouTube)
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I read the new 'Twilight' so you don't have to
A display for 'Life and Death: A Reimagining of Twilight' in the BYU Bookstore. The new book was just released for the 10th anniversary of 'Twilight.' (Natalie Bothwell)
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Libraries react to digital era with books, e-books, technological resources
Megan Bird has seen Pokémon figures, fantasy board game pieces, MRI scans, chess sets, roses, and wedding cake toppers since she started working at the Harold B. Lee Library in Winter 2015. Bird works on the second floor Science and Maps section, where visitors can use the library's 3-D printers to print essentially anything.
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Children's Book Quiz: Name the book based on the minimalist design
'Goodnight Moon,' as depicted by BYU graduate Jane Tanner, who wants to excited reading in children and remind adults of the classic stories they once read. (Jane Tanner)
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'Scripture Princesses' book creates new heroines for girls
Utah-based writer and illustrator Rebecca Greenwood, author of 'Scripture Princesses,' poses at her Education Week book signing. Greenwood released 'Scripture Princesses,' a children's book that highlights women in the scriptures. (Maddi Dayton)
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Education Week: Jane Austen's "Persuasion" explores hope
Jane Hinckley taught the benefits of hope through Jane Austen's 'Persuasion.'
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Get cash in advance for textbooks
Books such as these often stack up for students at the end of the semester. Cash and Keep helps the flow of inventory between the student and the bookstore.(Chris Bunker)
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