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Organiser says sorry for fantasy book ball dubbed ‘new Willy Wonka Experience’

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Organisers behind a Maryland event dubbed the ‘Frye Fest of BookTok’ by attendees have apologised. A Million Lives Book Festival, held at the …

Romance and fantasy book mobile coming to Asbury Park

Zombies, angels, witches and more: 4 local writers share their new fantasy books

Four local romance/paranormal writers — Dawn Chartier, Alys Arden, Gillian Zane and D.M. Bourgeois — will discuss their new books at 7 p.m. May 12 at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. In Cartier's "The Fallen …

Fantasy ball or Fyre Fest? Attendees describe chaos at Baltimore book event

Dozens of authors and book lovers poured into Baltimore this weekend dressed in glittering gowns, ready for a romance-fantasy book convention that promised a formal “fantasy ball.”   Instead, attendees of the A Million Lives Book Festival said they found …

Romantasy ball labeled the ‘Fyre Fest of Booktok’ as organiser apologizes for disastrous convention

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The Best New Fantasy Books of May 2025

Spring has sprung, and along with it, one of the most exciting periods in the publishing calendar. As we all count down the days to Memorial Day and the official kick-off of summer at the end of the month, bookstore shelves are growing full to bursting …

International Harry Potter Day 2025 Quotes: Best Sayings on Love, Life and Loss With HD Images, Wallpapers and Messages ...

International Harry Potter Day is celebrated on May 2 to honour the legacy of JK Rowling’s globally beloved Harry Potter series. This date marks the anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts, the climactic event in the final book, Harry Potter and the Deathly …

Horse Girls, Ghostly Aftertastes, and Alien Plants: May’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

We’ve finally made it into spring, but May is still very much a transitional month: wrapping up school years and/or fiscal years for some, and easing into our summer plans. Let this month’s TBR sprout like the greenery you might have noticed popping up …

10 Great Fantasy Books To Read If You Love Brandon Sanderson (That Weren't Written By Him)

Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn saga and Stormlight Archive series are among the biggest modern fantasy releases, and they may leave readers looking for similar books to dive into. Having written two 10/10 fantasy series, Sanderson is a prolific …

Major drugstore chain files bankruptcy again after closing 800 stores

Rite Aid Corp is preparing to sell itself in pieces as it heads toward its second bankruptcy, less than a year after its emergence from Chapter 11 (Picture: Getty Images) The American drugstore chain Rite-Aid has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in …

Boy, 7, drives his little sister on a mission to McDonald’s in his mom’s SUV

The boy reportedly drove past several McDonald’s restaurants (Picture: Getty Images) A seven-year-old boy drove his mother’s SUV with his five-year-old sister inside on a mission to eat at McDonald’s. Cops started a pursuit of the boy after responding to a …

Trump is offering $1,000 to illegal immigrants to deport themselves using app

The Trump administration is offering $1,000 stipends to illegal immigrants who use the CBP Home App to self-deport (Picture: AP) The Trump administration is offering $1,000 stipends to illegal immigrants willing to self-deport using an app. On Monday, the …

Move Over Rom-Coms, Here Are the Best Romantic Dramas

Kissing Books These romantic dramas tackle serious subjects like grief and mental health, all with the happily ever after at the end. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. R. Nassor …

8 New YA Books Featuring AANHPI Voices

What's Up in YA Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with these noteworthy young adult books. Arvyn Cerezo is an arts and culture writer/reporter with bylines in Book Riot, Publishers Weekly, South China …

Sarah J Maas fans 'work out' hidden clue ACOTAR clue as they celebrate big anniversary

Celebrations are in full swing as it's the tenth anniversary since Sarah J Maas's smash-hit A Court of Thorns and Roses series first graced our bookshelves, sending fans around the globe into a frenzy of excitement - all of them eager for news on …

Kazuo Ishiguro Reflects on Never Let Me Go, 20 Years Later

While I’d been busy writing my fourth and fifth novels, my study had mysteriously transformed itself around me into a kind of miniature indoor jungle. Everywhere were dusty mountains of scribbled-on pages and precarious towers of folders. Article continues …

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Yesterday, I was in the halls of Emberdeep, sinking a flaming dagger in-between the brass armor plates of a dwarf-made robot, hoping I’d rolled enough damage to disable it completely. Today, I’m at my desk, typing up the results of my first experience …

The best shows on Prime Video

Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service may sometimes struggle to compete with the likes of Netflix and Disney+ for the attention of TV fans, but this platform is not to be overlooked.While Amazon first introduced viewers to Prime Video in 2015 with The …

Fourth Wing Is Great, But These 10 Recent Romantasy Books Are Just As Good

The romantasy genre is getting its moment in the spotlight on the heels of books like Fourth Wing, and many recent releases deserve just as much attention as Rebecca Yarros' 2023 novel. It's easy to see why Fourth Wing has become such a phenomenon, …

Spirion Differential Scanning Sets New Benchmark for Scalable, Intelligent Data Protection

Leapfrog Legacy Scans with Intelligent, Policy-Aware Data Discovery that’s Built for Scale. TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spirion, a leader in data security posture management (DSPM) and sensitive data governance, …

First Public Hydrogen Authority, Chooses PlanetBids for Transparent, Scalable Procurement for Green Hydrogen Economy

As the nation's first public hydrogen utility, FPH2 will use PlanetBids' bid and vendor management system to seamlessly manage solicitations. LANCASTER, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First Public Hydrogen Authority …

EFCG Advises ILLUME on its Sale to E Source, a Portfolio Company of Align Capital Partners

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Environmental Financial Consulting Group (EFCG) is pleased to announce that our client, ILLUME Advising, LLC (ILLUME), has been acquired by E Source Companies LLC (E Source), a …

Texans Voice Concerns Over Rising Electricity Costs and Grid Reliability, Survey Finds

ElectricityPlans.com survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction with electricity prices and trust in the power grid among Houston and Dallas residents. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent survey conducted by …

Envision Captive Consultants Celebrates Successful 2nd Renewal with Phoenix Contractor’s Captive

PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Phoenix Contractor’s Captive, a program under Envision Captive Consultants, proudly announces its successful second renewal, marking a significant milestone in its journey as an …

Bron & Claude Announces HEADLINE Sponsorship and To Exhibit at EPC Show 2025

North America’s Premier Energy Projects Conference Returns to Houston, TX with Bron & Claude as Headline Sponsor HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North America’s Premier Energy Projects Conference Returns to …

OPEC+ and BP Reshape the Global Energy Narrative - Ian Timis Offers a Steady Hand in Natural Resources Management

As BP and OPEC+ reset priorities, Ian Timis brings strategic clarity and operational strength to today’s evolving natural resources sector. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In early May 2025, OPEC+ announced an …

WastAway Wins U.S. Patent for its Hydrolyzer Infeed

Waste-to-fuel Innovator Now Has Some 27 U.S. & International Patents LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WastAway – a leading green tech innovator that converts municipal solid waste (MSW) to sustainable fuel – …

NIKSUN to Speak at DoDIN APL Day on Novel Approaches to Compliance, Certification, and Cybersecurity

PRINCETON, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NIKSUN, the world leader in comprehensive cybersecurity, compliance, availability monitoring, and network to application performance management solutions, is pleased to announce that …

Weidmüller Wins Supplier Sustainability Award from Emerson

RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weidmüller, a leading provider of smart industrial connectivity and automation products and solutions, is one of only six worldwide winners of the 2024 Supplier Sustainability Award …

Klean Industries & KBR to Jointly Develop Integrated Solutions to Recover Sustainable Commodities from End-of-Life Tires

Klean Industries Inc. signs a Heads of Terms Agreement with Kellogg Brown & Root LLC (“KBR”) to jointly deliver end-of-life tire pyrolysis projects globally. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Klean Industries Inc …

ACCURE Battery Intelligence Launches PCS Analytics™ and Tasks™ to Maximize BESS Uptime and Close the O&M Loop

New features streamline BESS operations with AI-powered insights and end-to-end task management. AACHEN, NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA, GERMANY, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ACCURE Battery Intelligence, the leading provider of end-to-end safety …

New 40 V GaN Power Transistor from EPC Targets Low-Voltage Silicon Strongholds

EL SEGUNDO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the leader in enhancement-mode gallium nitride (GaN) power transistors and ICs, announces the availability of the EPC2366, a 40 V, 0.8 mΩ device …

proMX opens four new offices in India

proMX, a Microsoft Dynamics partner, has opened four new offices in India to better serve customers across the country and support its growing team. MUMBAI, INDIA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since opening its first Indian office in Mumbai …

Senergy Power Solutions — Formerly Solar Stik®: Same Mission, Stronger Message

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solar Stik®, a trusted provider of hybrid power solutions for mission-critical operations, is proud to announce its new name: Senergy Power Solutions. This transformation marks more …

NEOX Networks Unveils Industry-First 100Gbps Suricata-Based Security Appliance

New PacketOwl Series Sets Benchmark for High-Performance NIDS, NSM, and NDR Solutions SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEOX Networks, Inc., a leader in IT and OT Observability and Security solutions, has …

16 groundbreaking cooperation agreements signed at Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference (GOSH7) in Riyadh

As the event reaches midpoint, with a focus on Digital Innovation: RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A total of 16 local and international Memoranda of Understanding have been signed on the first two days of the Global …

Heather Martin Awarded the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award

PITTSFIELD, ME, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kleinschmidt Associates, a leading engineering, regulatory, and environmental consulting firm, is honored to announce that Heather Martin has been awarded the Employer Support of the Guard …

Patriot Power Services Names Doug Kindig as President to Lead Nationwide Data Center Expansion

As AI data centers surge, Overwatch’s veteran-owned power division brings in new leadership to meet rising infrastructure demands AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patriot Power Services (PPS), a division of Overwatch …

WV Office of Energy Selects Everblue as Primary Training Provider for Home Energy Rebate Program

CHARLESTON, WV, UNITED STATES, May 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold move to accelerate workforce development and energy efficiency, the West Virginia Office of Energy has partnered with Everblue to equip local contractors with the skills …