Tag: paperback books

ON THIS DAY: Penguin Books launches first paperbacks (1935)

On this Day July 30, 2026 at 10:43

On 30 July 1935, the first Penguin paperbacks went on sale, transforming books from expensive possessions into affordable companions that could be bought at...

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ON THIS DAY: Queen Elizabeth II opens the Sydney Opera House (1973)

On this Day October 20, 2026 at 16:34

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Raphael Chaillou: “Gen Z drinks differently, and the wine world must adapt”

Check In Cyprus October 20, 2026 at 16:25

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Ryanair CEO warns of biggest-ever ticket price hike

Economy October 20, 2026 at 16:16

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Judges confirm Trump team’s repeated violation of court orders

International October 20, 2026 at 16:15

A federal judge raked President Donald Trump’s administration over...