Psychological surveys help John W. Dean and Bob Altemeyer explain his supporters. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2020-10-02 12:00:00 UTC ]
Are these the end times? Who knows! Settle into this current quasi-dystopian reality with recent books by American writers of color. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-10-02 10:35:59 UTC ]
An open letter expressing “love and solidarity for the trans and non-binary community”, spearheaded by authors Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Daisy Johnson, has garnered support from more than 200 writers, including Malorie Blackman, Jeanette Winterson and Joanne Harris. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-09-30 14:25:47 UTC ]
Essay To mark the upcoming 2020 Neustadt Lit Fest and the announcement of the 2021 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature, here is an excerpt featuring the children’s and young adult books selection from 100 Essential Books by Iranian Writers,... Continue reading >> [ Source: World Literature Today | 2020-09-30 13:21:42 UTC ]
In "Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas," Roberto Lovato finally tells the full story of his rebel life. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2020-09-29 18:31:05 UTC ]
Head of Zeus has acquired Untraceable by Russian author Sergei Lebedev, as well as three other titles. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-09-29 03:28:12 UTC ]
Authors of colour made up 19.6% of Young Adult writers published in 2019, a huge leap on previous years, according to new research. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-09-28 14:25:59 UTC ]
A growing number of publishers and prominent authors have added their voices of support for Booker Prize-shortlisted author Tsitsi Dangarembga, who was arrested in Harare in July. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-09-24 09:46:55 UTC ]
Back in March, I was watching Twitter like it was a countdown, waiting like so many others for the inevitable to happen and for the London Book Fair to be cancelled. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-09-23 20:10:46 UTC ]
Bestselling fantasy novelist Terry Goodkind, author of the epic fantasy series Sword of Truth, died on September 17. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Northern Irish author was best known for his story of Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare, which sold more than 50m copiesSam McBratney, the author of the bestselling picture book Guess How Much I Love You, has died at the age of 77.The Northern Irish author died on 18 September, his... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2020-09-21 14:12:28 UTC ]
As diverse as Spanish genre fiction is, most of it is hidden from the English-language world. Thankfully, enthusiasts and small publishers are filling the void. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2020-09-21 12:00:00 UTC ]
Explore Indigenous Futurisms by reading these 25 science fiction and fantasy books by Indigenous authors with Indigenous main characters! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-09-18 10:38:00 UTC ]
Nearly six months into the pandemic, increased time spent at home has led to unique challenges for women. PW reached out to authors who are also mothers to learn how the coronavirus has affected their work. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
Sphere has acquired a book in which the author tells the story of her own investigation into the long-unsolved murder of her stepsister. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-09-17 23:03:19 UTC ]
Annabel Steadman’s fantasy series Skandar and the Unicorn Thief has won a seven-figure book contract, with film rights also sold to Sony PicturesA 28-year-old first-time author from Canterbury has landed what is believed to be the world’s largest ever book advance for a debut children’s writer,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2020-09-16 13:34:54 UTC ]
Don Winslow calls out Trump for his botched coronavirus response, and his supporters for living in denial. Continue reading >> [ Source: HuffPost | 2020-09-16 09:43:06 UTC ]
It's no secret that most authors are introverts. That doesn't mean that we don't enjoy bookshop events and literary festivals. Who doesn't love talking about their books or their writing process? But afterwards, we are spent, drained of energy, and need to recharge. Writing is a solitary... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-09-16 01:39:18 UTC ]
In “Breaking Bread With the Dead,” Alan Jacobs argues we should “sift the past for its wisdom and its wickedness, its perception and its foolishness.” Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2020-09-15 15:49:40 UTC ]
Sara Pascoe, Graham Norton, Richard Osman and Babita Sharma are among the authors confirmed to be making appearances on BBC2's new book club programme "Between the Covers", hosted by Sara Cox. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-09-14 16:56:27 UTC ]