# penguin random house (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover penguin random house. Page: Feed: --- ## [Michael’s unifying theories: when you grew up seems to really affect your attitude towards information](https://www.madebymikal.com/michaels-unifying-theories-when-you-grew-up-seems-to-really-affect-your-attitude-towards-information/) _2026-08-21 · mikal · Made by Mikal_ When I was a teenager one of my favorite series of books was Inside Macintosh. Sure I liked lots of fiction stuff as well, but in terms of technical books that really changed how I thought about things in high school, this was it. The design of the early Macintoshes was elegant, whilst also having \[…\] ## [#MG Horror Review: The Haunting of Old Splinter by Jack Mackay](https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/08/20/mg-horror-review-the-haunting-of-old-splinter-by-jack-mackay/) _2026-08-20 · veronicaprice2163 · V'sViewfromtheBookshelves_ Not to be read after dark…unless you are very much braver than me! This second title from Jack Mackay enhances his reputation as a masterful author of spine-chilling, middle grade horror, following his astonishing debut Gloam last year (you can read my review here). The Haunting of Old Splinter brilliantly combines horror tropes; a haunted … Continue reading #MG Horror Review: The Haunting of Old… ## [Transatlantic extends a warm welcome to Chris Villanueva Blackett!](https://transatlanticagency.com/2026/08/20/transatlantic-extends-a-warm-welcome-to-chris-villanueva-blackett/) _2026-08-20 · Kelsey Rideout · Transatlantic Agency_ Transatlantic extends a warm welcome to Chris Villanueva Blackett! Chris Villanueva Blackett is a native New Yorker, born to Filipino \[…\] ## [Congratulations to Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.’s BACK FOR BLOOD: NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT PART II, published by Vintage, McClelland & Stewart and Penguin Random House Canada](https://transatlanticagency.com/2026/08/19/congratulations-to-shane-hawk-and-theodore-c-van-alst-jr-s-back-for-blood-never-whistle-at-night-part-ii-publishe-by-vintage-mcclelland-stewart-and-penguin-random-house-canada/) _2026-08-19 · Kelsey Rideout · Transatlantic Agency_ They’re baaaaaaaack! As any savvy horror fan knows, the monster never truly dies. The team that brought you the bestselling \[…\] ## [Cover Reveal – Sanni McCandless Honnold’s MOSAIC THEORY: HOW TO CRAFT A LIFE OF MANY SUMMITS](https://transatlanticagency.com/2026/08/19/cover-reveal-sanni-mccandless-honnolds-mosaic-theory-how-to-craft-a-life-of-many-summits/) _2026-08-19 · Kelsey Rideout · Transatlantic Agency_ Cover Reveal – Sanni McCandless Honnold’s MOSAIC THEORY: HOW TO CRAFT A LIFE OF MANY SUMMITS, coming January 26th, 2027 \[…\] ## [Congratulations to Sigmund Brouwer’s A DANGEROUS GAME, published by Orca Book Publishers!](https://transatlanticagency.com/2026/08/19/congratulations-to-sigmund-brouwers-a-dangerous-game-published-by-orca-book-publishers/) _2026-08-19 · Kelsey Rideout · Transatlantic Agency_ Rain is on the most boring vacation in existence: a sailboat trip with his parents. No video games, no friends, \[…\] ## [Congratulations to Marissa Stapley’s SOMETHING ABOUT SEPTEMBER, published by Viking, Penguin Random House Canada!](https://transatlanticagency.com/2026/08/19/congratulations-to-marissa-stapleys-something-about-september-published-by-viking-penguin-random-house-canada/) _2026-08-19 · Kelsey Rideout · Transatlantic Agency_ Congratulations to Marissa Stapley’s SOMETHING ABOUT SEPTEMBER, published by Viking, Penguin Random House Canada! Sweater weather is better together. This \[…\] ## [Congratulations to Danny Ramadan’s CROOKED TEETH, published in the US by Soft Skull Press!](https://transatlanticagency.com/2026/08/19/congratulations-to-danny-ramadans-crooked-teeth-published-in-the-us-by-soft-skull-press/) _2026-08-19 · Kelsey Rideout · Transatlantic Agency_ “Writing this memoir is a betrayal.” So begins this electrifying personal account from Danny Ramadan, a celebrated novelist who has \[…\] ## [Congratulations to Cristina Quintero’s WHAT’S THE ONLY WAY TO DANCE, illustrated by Eugenia Mello and published by Tundra Books!](https://transatlanticagency.com/2026/08/19/congratulations-to-cristina-quinteros-whats-the-only-way-to-dance-illustrated-by-eugenia-mello-and-published-by-tundra-books/) _2026-08-19 · Kelsey Rideout · Transatlantic Agency_ You’ll need a beat. Any beat will do. You’ll need a space. Maybe a bright clean stage made of perfectly \[…\] ## [Deal News – Donna Alward’s THE HOUSE ON BLACKBERRY HILL, A Jewell Cove Romance and two other books in the Jewell Cove series](https://transatlanticagency.com/2026/08/19/deal-news-donna-alwards-the-house-on-blackberry-hill-a-jewell-cove-romance-and-two-other-books-in-the-jewell-cove-series/) _2026-08-19 · Kelsey Rideout · Transatlantic Agency_ Podium has acquired World English audio to The House on Blackberry Hill, A Jewell Cove Romance and two other books \[…\] ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/apBb7eX5nLOR) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Book Review: Timeless Hospitality, Historic Resorts of Muskoka by Andrew Hind](https://ivereadthis.com/2026/08/18/book-review-timeless-hospitality-historic-resorts-of-muskoka-by-andrew-hind/) _2026-08-18 · Anne Logan · I've Read This_ Long time readers of my blog may recall I’m lucky enough to visit the beautiful area of Muskoka each summer to stay at my family cottage, so when I saw Timeless Hospitality by Andrew Hind in the Dundurn catalogue, I quickly snapped up a copy. Admittedly a very niche interest, I was delighted to read... ## [In-N-Out Sued For Wrongful Termination And Discrimination Based On Religious Practices](https://sariereads.com/in-n-out-sued-for-wrongful-termination-and-discrimination-based-on-religious-practices/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=in-n-out-sued-for-wrongful-termination-and-discrimination-based-on-religious-practices) _2026-08-18 · Sarie · Sarie Reads_ LONG BEACH, CA – In-N-Out is being sued for wrongful termination and discrimination based on religious practices. A former cook filed legal documents with the courts earlier this month. TMZ obtained the lawsuit filed by Arianna Rodriguez. According to the documents, the fast food worker was employed by an In-N-Out The post In-N-Out Sued For Wrongful Termination And Discrimination Based On… ## [Deal News – Sylv Chiang’s HOCUS FOCUS](https://transatlanticagency.com/2026/08/17/deal-news-sylv-chiangs-hocus-focus/) _2026-08-17 · Kelsey Rideout · Transatlantic Agency_ Elizabeth Patterson at Beaming Books has acquired Hocus Focus by Sylv Chiang, illustrated by Riddhi Deshpande, a picture book scheduled \[…\] ## [Congratulations on the publication of Lorna Schultz Nicholson’s TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE SHINNY: A POND HOCKEY TALE, published by Sleeping Bear Press!](https://transatlanticagency.com/2026/08/17/congratulations-on-the-publication-of-lorna-schultz-nicholsons-twas-the-night-before-shinny-a-pond-hockey-tale-published-by-sleeping-bear-press/) _2026-08-17 · Kelsey Rideout · Transatlantic Agency_ Congratulations on the publication of Lorna Schultz Nicholson’s TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE SHINNY: A POND HOCKEY TALE, published by Sleeping \[…\] ## [Communication in publishing...](https://honesteditor.substack.com/p/communication-in-publishing) _2026-08-17 · Phoebe Morgan · The Honest Editor_ How do authors feel about it? What can publishers do? ## [#Illustrated Fiction Review: Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Pearly Pants by Kaz Penney, illustrated by Sammy Elgie](https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/08/17/illustrated-fiction-review-will-shakespeare-mysteries-the-pearly-pants-by-kaz-penney-illustrated-by-sammy-elgie/) _2026-08-17 · veronicaprice2163 · V'sViewfromtheBookshelves_ The Pearly Pants is the second book in the Will Shakespeare Mysteries series and lives up to all of the hilarious promise of the first (for which you can read my review here: Will Shakespeare Mysteries The Stinky Stolen Toenails). As an adult reading this book, I love the way that author Kaz Penney has … Continue reading #Illustrated Fiction Review: Will Shakespeare Mysteries: The Pearly Pants by… ## [On resistance to change in computer science](https://www.madebymikal.com/on-resistance-to-change-in-computer-science/) _2026-08-15 · mikal · Made by Mikal_ Irving Ziller, one of the original members of the FORTRAN team, describing the resistance of early programmers to the introduction of a compiler: And in the background was the scepticism, the entrenchment of many of the people who did programming in this way at that time; what was called hand-to-hand combat with the machine. From \[ \] ## [Mother Of LeBron Castleberry Seeks Justice One Year After Son’s Murder Outside Pursuit Church In Seattle](https://sariereads.com/mother-of-lebron-castleberry-seeks-justice-one-year-after-sons-murder-outside-pursuit-church-in-seattle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mother-of-lebron-castleberry-seeks-justice-one-year-after-sons-murder-outside-pursuit-church-in-seattle) _2026-08-11 · Sarie · Sarie Reads_ SEATTLE, WA – Lynn Croft is seeking justice for her son, LeBron Castleberry, who was murdered outside his church, Pursuit Church in Seattle last July. The grieving mother spoke with KOMO News last month about the tragedy. “It feels like all those bullets run right through me every day,” Croft The post Mother Of LeBron Castleberry Seeks Justice One Year After Son’s Murder Outside Pursuit Church In… ## [Author endorsements - what are they and why do they matter?](https://honesteditor.substack.com/p/author-endorsements-what-are-they) _2026-08-11 · Phoebe Morgan · The Honest Editor_ A piece about author blurbs/quotes, what they are used for, and what you can do to help! ## [#YA Graphic Novel Review: Marionetta by Míriam Bonastre Tur, colours by Eiden Marsal Zamora](https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/08/10/ya-graphic-novel-review-marionetta-by-miriam-bonastre-tur-colours-by-eiden-marsal-zamora/) _2026-08-10 · veronicaprice2163 · V'sViewfromtheBookshelves_ Marionetta is a Young Adult, manga-style graphic novel created by Spanish cartoon artist Míriam Bonastre Tur. It is a cult hit on the WebToon platform, and will be published in paperback format for the first time in October 2026 by Rock the Boat in the UK. I count myself very fortunate to have been sent … Continue reading #YA Graphic Novel Review: Marionetta by Míriam Bonastre Tur, colours by… ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gQ2t56zubTFM) _2026-08-10 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [#Illustrated Fiction Review: The Dragon Mountain by Mathieu Pierloot, illustrated by François Maumont, translated by Charis Ainslie](https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/08/08/illustrated-fiction-review-the-dragon-mountain-by-mathieu-pierloot-illustrated-by-francois-maumont-translated-by-charis-ainslie/) _2026-08-08 · veronicaprice2163 · V'sViewfromtheBookshelves_ The Dragon Mountain is a cute fantasy adventure filled with magical creatures and featuring an unusual band of intrepid adventurers. The original French story written by Mathieu Pierloot has been translated into English by Charis Ainslie; the beautiful and distinctive artwork is by François Maumont. In my proof copy, many of the illustrations are printed … Continue reading #Illustrated Fiction… ## [‘I Went Back To Ibiza’ Singer Mike Posner Shares Footage From Baptism Ceremony](https://sariereads.com/i-went-back-to-ibiza-singer-mike-posner-shares-footage-from-baptism-ceremony/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=i-went-back-to-ibiza-singer-mike-posner-shares-footage-from-baptism-ceremony) _2026-08-07 · Sarie · Sarie Reads_ AUSTIN, TX – Mike Posner has taken another step in his spiritual journey. The ‘I Went Back to Ibiza’ singer shared video footage from his baptism ceremony on Wednesday (Aug. 5). The Grammy-nominated artist introduced his baptism footage with a heartfelt update about his Christian faith. “A year ago, I The post ‘I Went Back To Ibiza’ Singer Mike Posner Shares Footage From Baptism Ceremony appeared… ## [Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blogs Posts of the Week 8/3/26-8/7/26](https://publishingtrends.com/2026/08/top-5-publishing-articles-blogs-posts-of-the-week-8-3-26-8-7-26/) _2026-08-07 · PT Editors · Publishing Trends_ Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blogs Posts of the Week 8/3/26-8/7/26 appeared first on Publishing Trends . ## [Book Review: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr](https://ivereadthis.com/2026/08/07/book-review-all-the-light-we-cannot-see-by-anthony-doerr/) _2026-08-07 · Anne Logan · I've Read This_ As much as I try to work through the new releases sent to me from book publishers for review, I’ll occasionally follow a recommendation from a fellow book lover with no other goal other than to satisfy my curiosity (book FOMO is a real thing!). A good friend of mine who used to work in... ## [Illustrator Jasmine Green To Debut 40-Day Devotional ‘Toward The Garden Tomb’ Next Year](https://sariereads.com/illustrator-jasmine-green-to-debut-40-day-devotional-toward-the-garden-tomb-next-year/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=illustrator-jasmine-green-to-debut-40-day-devotional-toward-the-garden-tomb-next-year) _2026-08-07 · Sarie · Sarie Reads_ SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Illustrator Jasmine Green will soon have another title for herself published author. The creative recently signed a new publishing agreement with Harvest House Publishers. Alive Literary Agency, which represents Green, gave congratulations to their client last month. “New book deal,” the agency told its social media followers The post Illustrator Jasmine Green To Debut 40-Day… ## [Perez Hilton Family Speaks Out Following Hospitalization: ‘Focus Right Now Is On His Well-Being’](https://sariereads.com/perez-hilton-family-speaks-out-after-his-hospitalization-focus-right-now-is-on-his-well-being/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=perez-hilton-family-speaks-out-after-his-hospitalization-focus-right-now-is-on-his-well-being) _2026-08-05 · Sarie · Sarie Reads_ MIAMI, FL – Perez Hilton’s family is speaking out after the celebrity blogger was taken to the hospital for psychological evaluation. An official statement from Perez’s family and team was shared on the blogger’s main website on Wednesday (Aug. 5). “Many of you have reached out with concern for Perez, The post Perez Hilton Family Speaks Out Following Hospitalization: ‘Focus Right Now Is On His… ## [Remembering The Victims Of The In-N-Out Shooting In Twin Falls](https://sariereads.com/remembering-the-victims-of-the-in-n-out-shooting-in-twin-falls/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=remembering-the-victims-of-the-in-n-out-shooting-in-twin-falls) _2026-08-05 · Sarie · Sarie Reads_ TWIN FALLS, ID – The three victims who died in the In-N-Out shooting in Twin Falls have been identified. The Twin Falls County Coroner has officially identified Ashley Garibay, 23, Christopher Claunch, 59, and Dale Schultz, 66, as the deceased. Ashley Garibay was an Associate of In-N-Out who relocated to The post Remembering The Victims Of The In-N-Out Shooting In Twin Falls appeared first on… ## [People Roundup August 2026](https://publishingtrends.com/2026/08/people-roundup-august-2026/) _2026-08-05 · PT Editors · Publishing Trends_ Whether you're tracking industry trends, exploring new opportunities, or staying connected, this roundup offers timely insights into the people shaping the business. The post People Roundup August 2026 appeared first on Publishing Trends . ## [Jackie Hill Perry Partners With Multnomah And Embolden Media Group For Forthcoming Book ‘We Shall All Be Changed’](https://sariereads.com/jackie-hill-perry-partners-with-multnomah-and-embolden-media-group-for-forthcoming-book-we-shall-all-be-changed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jackie-hill-perry-partners-with-multnomah-and-embolden-media-group-for-forthcoming-book-we-shall-all-be-changed) _2026-08-04 · Sarie · Sarie Reads_ LAKE MARY, FL – Embolden Media Group is partnering with Jackie Hill Perry and Multnomah, an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, to bring a multi-book, multi-format publishing partnership. The consulting firm announced the landmark deal on Tuesday (Aug. 4). Embolden Media Group provides independent publishing along with The post Jackie Hill Perry Partners With Multnomah And… ## [Jenny Weaver Denounces Witchcraft Attempts After Dead Bird Found Near Core Revival Center](https://sariereads.com/jenny-weaver-denounces-witchcraft-attempts-after-dead-bird-is-found-near-core-revival-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jenny-weaver-denounces-witchcraft-attempts-after-dead-bird-is-found-near-core-revival-center) _2026-08-04 · Sarie · Sarie Reads_ TAMPA, FL – Jenny Weaver, Senior Leader of the Core Group, is determined to keep going despite recent scrutiny. The spiritual leader took to Facebook with her declaration on Monday (Aug. 3). She also shared a photo of a dead bird found near the church’s property in what Weaver believed The post Jenny Weaver Denounces Witchcraft Attempts After Dead Bird Found Near Core Revival Center appeared first… ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/SkR9YemDbaYj) _2026-08-04 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Pastor Greg Locke Announces New Location For Global Vision Bible Church](https://sariereads.com/pastor-greg-locke-announces-new-location-for-global-vision-bible-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pastor-greg-locke-announces-new-location-for-global-vision-bible-church) _2026-08-04 · Sarie · Sarie Reads_ LEBANON, TN – Global Vision Bible Church is in the thick of getting their new location ready for worship services. Pastor Greg Locke solicited the help of his congregation on Sunday (Aug. 2). The senior leader gave an open call to anyone with a desire to do manual labor. “We’re The post Pastor Greg Locke Announces New Location For Global Vision Bible Church appeared first on Sarie Reads . ## [Pastor Landon Schott Of Mercy Culture Church Holds Spontaneous Wedding Ceremony At End Of Sunday Services: ‘How Cool Is This’](https://sariereads.com/pastor-landon-schott-of-mercy-culture-church-holds-spontaneous-wedding-ceremony-at-the-end-of-sunday-church-services-how-cool-is-this/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pastor-landon-schott-of-mercy-culture-church-holds-spontaneous-wedding-ceremony-at-the-end-of-sunday-church-services-how-cool-is-this) _2026-08-03 · Sarie · Sarie Reads_ FORT WORTH, TX – Mercy Culture Church is in full celebration mode after 13 couples were spontaneously married during church services this past Sunday (Aug. 2). The unplanned event started near the end of the church’s first service. Senior Lead Pastor Landon Schott, who was on sabbatical for rest and The post Pastor Landon Schott Of Mercy Culture Church Holds Spontaneous Wedding Ceremony At End Of… ## [#YA BookReview: Kitty & Mary by Julia Gray and Imogen Russell-Williams](https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/08/02/ya-bookreview-kitty-mary-by-julia-gray-and-imogen-russell-williams/) _2026-08-02 · veronicaprice2163 · V'sViewfromtheBookshelves_ For those, like me, who thought that Pride and Prejudice ended too soon, please make the acquaintance of Kitty & Mary! I could not believe my luck when I was asked whether I would like to receive a proof copy of this Young Adult novel inspired by my all-time favourite book, and now that I … Continue reading #YA BookReview: Kitty & Mary by Julia Gray and Imogen Russell-Williams → ## [The League of Dangerous Young Ladies](https://www.madebymikal.com/the-league-of-dangerous-young-ladies/) _2026-08-01 · mikal · Made by Mikal_ Title: The League of Dangerous Young Ladies Publisher: Penguin Random House NZ ★☆☆☆☆ I am historically terrible at giving up on a book, but I am trying to call it earlier when a book is going nowhere. This book Was going nowhere I cared about. I originally bought it on an impulse because I thought \[ \] ## [Stuff the British Stole](https://www.madebymikal.com/stuff-the-british-stole/) _2026-08-01 · mikal · Made by Mikal_ Title: Stuff the British Stole Author: Marc Fennell Publisher: Penguin Random House NZ ★★★☆☆ This book is interesting and easy to read, but I can t help but feel like sometimes it lacks depth of analysis. It certainly lacks any form of supporting references, which I have come to expect in books of this type. Now, \[ \] ## [National Year of Reading: My July 2026 Round-up](https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/07/31/national-year-of-reading-my-july-2026-round-up/) _2026-07-31 · veronicaprice2163 · V'sViewfromtheBookshelves_ This month, I read two e-books on my Kindle. The Artist by Lucy Steed was a book group read and with its summer vibes and evocative south of France setting, was perfect to read during the heatwave. Front Desk by Kelly Yang is a tween novel that I have been meaning to read for years, … Continue reading National Year of Reading: My July 2026 Round-up → ## [Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blogs Posts of the Week 7/27/26-7/31/26](https://publishingtrends.com/2026/07/top-5-publishing-articles-blogs-posts-of-the-week-7-27-26-7-31-26/) _2026-07-31 · PT Editors · Publishing Trends_ Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blogs Posts of the Week 7/27/26-7/31/26 appeared first on Publishing Trends . ## [Let's talk about audiobooks...](https://honesteditor.substack.com/p/lets-talk-about-audiobooks) _2026-07-31 · Phoebe Morgan · The Honest Editor_ Listen up! ## [#MG Review: Front Desk by Kelly Yang](https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/07/30/mg-review-front-desk-by-kelly-yang/) _2026-07-30 · veronicaprice2163 · V'sViewfromtheBookshelves_ Front Desk is a stupendously good middle grade novel, which I am kicking myself for not having read sooner. The story is based on author Kelly Yang’s lived experience as a Chinese immigrant in the United States, and the authenticity of the characters and storylines leaps off the page. Told in the voice of 10-year-old … Continue reading #MG Review: Front Desk by Kelly Yang → ## [#MG AudioBook Review: Scaredy Cat: Bigg School 4 by Lisa Williamson, read by Sachin K Sharma](https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/07/29/mg-audiobook-review-scaredy-cat-bigg-school-4-by-lisa-williamson-read-by-sachin-k-sharma/) _2026-07-29 · veronicaprice2163 · V'sViewfromtheBookshelves_ Scaredy Cat is the fourth book in the Bigg School series, set amongst Year 7 pupils attending the Henry Bigg Academy, and continues in the same vein as its predecessors, delivering some wise lessons, skilfully wrapped in a realistic story brimming with humour. (You can read my reviews of books 1-3 in the series at … Continue reading #MG AudioBook Review: Scaredy Cat: Bigg School 4 by Lisa… ## [Book Review: Hunger and Thirst by Claire Fuller](https://ivereadthis.com/2026/07/28/book-review-hunger-and-thirst-by-claire-fuller/) _2026-07-28 · Anne Logan · I've Read This_ I’ve read a few books by Claire Fuller and enjoyed them individually, even as they are all quite different. I just finished her most recent release Hunger and Thirst, which felt like another example of Fuller pushing the limits of her writing comfort zone (it’s a ghost story, and I’ve thought of her as mainly... ## [#YA Review: The Blue Book of Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros](https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/07/27/ya-review-the-blue-book-of-nebo-by-manon-steffan-ros/) _2026-07-27 · veronicaprice2163 · V'sViewfromtheBookshelves_ The Blue Book of Nebo was originally written in Welsh by Manon Steffan Ros, and translated by the author into this English edition in 2022, which subsequently won the Carnegie Medal in 2023. Written in an epistolary style, as journal entries by a mother and son in a blue notebook found in an abandoned house, … Continue reading #YA Review: The Blue Book of Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros → ## [Michael’s unifying theories: the way an organization thinks of itself really matters](https://www.madebymikal.com/michaels-unifying-theories-the-way-an-organization-thinks-of-itself-really-matters/) _2026-07-26 · mikal · Made by Mikal_ A few times now I have worked for organizations that are basically IT shops that is, their core business now depends on being very good at doing Computer Things. However, many of these places were pretty terrible at computers. Let s keep picking on Telstra, because its an easier example. Telstra was originally a part \[ \] ## [Ok fine, where can I get me one of these “security harnesses” you speak of?](https://www.madebymikal.com/ok-fine-where-can-i-get-me-one-of-these-security-harnesses-you-speak-of/) _2026-07-26 · mikal · Made by Mikal_ Ok, so in a recent post I summarized some reading I had recently done about security harnesses. When I say security harness think thingie which orchestrates many many LLM sessions to turn tokens and environmental stability into zero day vulnerabilities and dopamine . That is, as Claude Code is to code generation, a security harness is \[ \] ## [Michael’s unifying theories: all signs exist for a reason](https://www.madebymikal.com/michaels-unifying-theories-all-signs-exist-for-a-reason/) _2026-07-26 · mikal · Made by Mikal_ All signs exist for a reason. Making a sign (or a policy) takes work. Therefore, this work is only done when some incident has caused someone somewhere to decide that the correct response is to expend effort ensuring this thing does not happen again. Now, one issue with this is that it is also a lot \[ \] ## [Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blogs Posts of the Week 7/20/26-7/24/26](https://publishingtrends.com/2026/07/top-5-publishing-articles-blogs-posts-of-the-week-7-20-26-7-24-26/) _2026-07-24 · PT Editors · Publishing Trends_ Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. The post Top 5 Publishing Articles/Blogs Posts of the Week 7/20/26-7/24/26 appeared first on Publishing Trends . ## [#YA Fantasy Review: Blood of Gods & Girls by K. L. Kaine](https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2026/07/24/ya-fantasy-review-blood-of-gods-girls-by-k-l-kaine/) _2026-07-24 · veronicaprice2163 · V'sViewfromtheBookshelves_ Blood of Gods & Girls is an epic young adult fantasy with magnificent world building and resourceful, resilient and bold protagonists. I was gripped throughout, from the first page description of five-year-old girls herded like sheep in pens as they awaited the selection of a new Mortal Goddess, to the final thrilling denouement. 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