At 75, Basic Books Knows How to Make History
When Basic Books Group president and publisher Lara Heimert told her mom that she was going to work at the Hachette division’s flagship imprint, back in 2005, she was elated. “My mother said, Oh, they’re the most important publisher in the world!” Heimert recalled. Heimert’s mother, who worked in psychology, had a special reason to […]
How to Change Your Kindle’s Language: Spanish, French, Japanese, and More (2025)
Looking to learn a new language? Reading is a great way to start, and you don’t need a physical book to do it: Here’s how to change your Kindle’s language (and download books in other languages!) to learn right from your favorite e-reader. Reading a different language helps you expand your vocabulary and nail down […]