Author Archives: rhacademic
A Message from Author Teju Cole
Teju Cole discusses his novel Open City (now in paperback) and its potential for use in college common reading programs: Open City is narrated by Julius, a young psychiatrist of mixed Nigerian and German heritage. The story begins in 2006 … Continue reading
Mark your calendars for the Eighth Annual Random House First-Year Experience Author Luncheon!
Random House announces its Eighth Annual Author Luncheon at the 2012 First-Year Experience Conference in San Antonio, TX. Authors in attendance include: Sam Bracken, author of My Orange Duffel Bag: A Journey to Radical Change Peter Buffett, author of Life … Continue reading
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A Volunteer’s Story to Inspire & Challenge Students
Alison Thompson, author of The Third Wave: A Volunteer Story (Spiegel & Grau, 2011), recalls her experiences as a volunteer; experiences she believes will both inspire and challenge students to pursue their own journeys of service and action: September 11th, 2011, marked … Continue reading
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Teaching Students How to Live
Sarah Bakewell, author of How to Live, has a message to share with her readers on why she chose to write Montaigne’s new biography: Why did I write about Montaigne? Mostly because I wanted to keep on reading him. Ever … Continue reading
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Academics are Buzzing About Susan Cain’s forthcoming book QUIET
We’ve been getting some great buzz about the forthcoming book, Quiet (Jan, 2012), from academics. A professor of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University had this to share regarding the application of Susan Cain’s book to the classroom: “Thank you for … Continue reading
A Message for Empowering Introverts
Susan Cain, author of the new book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, has a message to share with her readers on her own hurdles in not only finding acceptance in her introversion, but … Continue reading
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Reluctant Reviewer Won Over by Blake Mycoskie
Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie, author and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes, was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal review, “Doing Good by Shoeing Well.” The article highlights how Mycoskie cobbled together a for-profit enterprise that … Continue reading
Free Advanced Reader’s Copy of Susan Cain’s Quiet
Common Reads is feeling very generous these days, and luckily you all are the ones who benefits! We’re very excited about author Susan Cain’s upcoming book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking and we’re … Continue reading
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