Robin Sloan, the author of Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, discusses his new short story for The Atlantic. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Atlantic | 2020-05-15 13:00:00 UTC ]
The renewed interest in dystopian tales following the election of Donald Trump seems to be dying down as, with the globe seized by a pandemic and millions of Americans hunkered down because of shelter-at-home orders, editors say they are interested in lighter fare—mostly. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
Looking for your new favorite science fiction podcasts? We've got you covered, from sci-fi podcast dramas to podcasts about science fiction books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-05-11 10:39:41 UTC ]
DK will publish its first educational fiction series The Secret Explorers, developed in association with packager Working Partners. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-05-06 09:07:52 UTC ]
Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea novels, Christopher Priest’s “The Islanders” and more Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2020-05-04 14:00:00 UTC ]
Authors track the surprisingly long and varied history of political mistruths in the U.S. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
This 1956 article by renowned science-fiction writer Richard Matheson explains his thoughts about the limitless possibilities in the genre. The post Richard Matheson: Science Fiction Is Unlimited by Amy Jones appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading >> [ Source: Writer's Digest | 2020-04-30 10:57:16 UTC ]
“Little Family” speaks to the plight of poor people in countries riddled with corruption and violence. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2020-04-28 16:54:34 UTC ]
Here's why this reader thinks you should read historical fiction and some favorite books that aren't about WWII to get you into the genre. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-04-27 10:39:09 UTC ]
Lawrence Wright’s new novel about a pandemic was meant to be speculative. The author says he’s both proud and embarrassed about what turned out to be foresight. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2020-04-24 12:00:00 UTC ]
Emma Blackburn is leaving Bloomsbury Children's Books after eight years to join Hachette Children’s Group in the role of picture book and non-fiction publisher. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-24 10:24:27 UTC ]
The Women’s Prize for Fiction (formerly the Orange Prize) shortlist has just been announced with a special video announcement on Twitter. The Women’s Prize is presented annually to a female author for the best original full-length novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2020-04-21 18:34:56 UTC ]
A new collection contains stories that cover a surprising amount of emotional territory but can still be read in a sitting. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2020-04-20 07:41:00 UTC ]
Oneworld has appointed Penguin Press' Cecilia Stein as senior commissioning editor for non-fiction. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-19 19:07:27 UTC ]
The author of "The Topeka School," winner of the 2019 Times Book Prize for fiction, speaks on poetry, debate, citizenship and crisis homeschooling. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2020-04-17 15:30:20 UTC ]
The Spartan Court by Abdelouahab Aissaoui has won the 13th International Prize for Arabic Fiction. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-15 03:34:02 UTC ]
From this year's shortlist–which included authors from Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria–an Algerian work of historical fiction claims the 2020 International Prize for Arabic Fiction. The post Abdelouahab Aissaoui Wins 2020 International Prize for Arabic Fiction appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-04-14 12:33:18 UTC ]
These 20 feel-good science fiction books will suit different tastes and moods, but they’re all comfort food of some variety. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2020-04-14 10:34:55 UTC ]
Holly Harris is to join Simon & Schuster UK as publishing director in the non-fiction adult publishing division. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-04-14 07:50:08 UTC ]
The creator's latest graphic title tells the story of a young sitcom actor in the 1980s. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-10 04:00:00 UTC ]