Advice for Young Women from Hillary Clinton

Posted by Adrienne S. on July 30th, 2014 in Editorial

Regardless of what you may think of her politics, most can agree that Hillary Rodham Clinton has always made women’s issues a priority around the world. As a former United States Secretary of State, First Lady, and candidate for the Presidency, Hillary has gained valuable insights from her travels, experiences, and leadership, which she shares in her internationally bestselling books.

The publication of Hillary’s newest work sparked a renewed interest in her first two books: It Takes a Village and Living History. After pouring over them, we found that young women everywhere can draw a lot of inspiration from this complex and accomplished woman.

Celebrate this Year’s Man Booker Longlist on Scribd

Posted by Justin K. on July 24th, 2014 in Editorial

Yesterday saw the release of this year’s longlist for the Man Booker Prize, one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the world This year’s longlist is especially significant for being the first time writers from outside the British Commonwealth, Ireland, and Zimbabwe have been included for consideration, and Americans claimed four spots in field of thirteen (though Donna Tartt’s much-lauded The Goldfinch was markedly absent). Next, the longlist will be narrowed down to six, with the final winner announced in October. While you’re waiting for the winner to be announced, take some time to check out some of our favorite titles from this year’s nominees.

Summer Sleuthing: Wrapped Up In Mystery

Posted by Adrienne S. on July 23rd, 2014 in Editorial

Mystery has been a genre of intrigue since Wilkie Collins penned The Woman in White in 1860. Over the years, literary masters have added their own classics to the canon, creating colorful stories of intelligence and terror. Scribd has thousands of riddle-ridden books to offer, enough to keep you up all night with the light on… unraveling clues, that is. So are you in the mood for vile villains and murder most foul? Close the blinds, put on your deerstalker, and get ready to think like a detective. Here are some of our favorite mysteries, all available now on Scribd.

The Man Who Gave Computers a Human Face

Posted by Adrienne S. on July 17th, 2014 in Editorial

When we heard the rumors that Apple will not be launching the promised super-sized iPhone 6 this fall, we took a moment to reflect on the legacy of Steve Jobs, Apple’s legendary founder. As the company struggles to maintain its edge over competitors like Samsung and Google, we thought of Walter Isaacson’s masterful biography of Jobs, and the way Jobs’ presence (or lack thereof) continues to shape the way we interact with technology.

A New Device and a New Look for the Scribd App

Posted by scribd on July 15th, 2014 in App Updates

It’s a big week for Scribd: not only are we happy to announce that the Scribd app is now available on Windows devices, we’ve also released an update for our existing mobile apps. Current iOS and Android app users will find a fresh, new look that matches what you may have noticed on our website – new fonts and a new color palette – and improved functionality as you browse for books.

Highlights From An Evening With Juliet Macur

Posted by scribd on July 11th, 2014

Last night, we relaunched the Scribd Author Series with a fireside-style Q&A with Cycle of Lies author Juliet Macur at The
Box SF. Juliet’s talk was both edifying and entertaining. We learned so much about cycling, doping, Lance Armstrong, and sports fame in America. If you weren’t able to make the event, don’t worry — we’ve rounded up some of our favorite moments below.

We Are Young: Summer YA Reading

Posted by Adrienne S. on July 9th, 2014 in Editorial

Whether you’re a young adult, or simply young-at-heart, nothing makes for a better summer read than a Young Adult novel. It’s easy to become obsessed, and who hasn’t been guilty of binge reading a good YA series over a long weekend?

We have thousands of Young Adult titles on Scribd – enough to keep you reading all summer! From Stephen Chbosky’s all-too-relatable high school setting to Lauren Oliver’s anti-love dystopia, these books are your ticket to the perfect summer escape. Check out what our team members had to say about these YA favorites.

Reliving Independence with the Founding Fathers

Posted by Adrienne S. on July 3rd, 2014 in Editorial

We’re honoring July 4th with more than just picnics and fireworks this year, by digging into the rich history that brought us Independence Day. These biographies of America’s founders and revolutionary histories also make great summertime reads. So grab your checkered blanket and celebrate with the Founding Fathers this holiday weekend!

John Adams

David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life journey of John Adams, the brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest Yankee patriot who spared nothing in his zeal for the American Revolution.

Summer Sports Reading with Juliet Macur

Posted by scribd on July 2nd, 2014 in Guest Curators

When we started looking for summer sports reading recommendations, we went straight to Juliet Macur, New York Times sports journalist and author of the searing portrayal of Lance Armstrong, Cycle of Lies. Since we’re such fans of her work, we asked for a reading list as well as some insights into what she thinks makes truly great sports journalism.

Scribd: What drew you to the field of sports journalism?
Macur: I’d say my father had a lot to do with it, whether he likes that or not. He was a great athlete when he was younger, and his love of sports is in my blood. He played semi-pro soccer when he came to the United States from Poland, after surviving the World War II Nazi labor camps. Every weekend in my house, when we weren’t watching sports on TV, we were playing them. Basketball. Volleyball. Hurdles. Whatever.

12 Little Nuggets of Laughter from Chelsea Handler

Posted by Adrienne S. on June 30th, 2014 in Editorial

Chelsea Handler may be one of the funniest (and most offensive) women on the planet, and we can’t get enough of her. Here are twelve moments of hilarity from her book Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea.

On her “little nuggets”:

Photo via Eonline.com

On drinking with your parents:

On redheaded men:

It’s one thing to have a harelip, or even a leg that’s a couple of inches shorter than the other, but if you’re a man with red hair and don’t opt to do everything in your power to alter that, then obviously you’re not serious in experiencing all life has to offer.

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