The last few months have been an exciting time in the world of publishing, not only for the litany of debut novel and short story collection releases, but also for the publication of two long gestating, highly anticipated projects by Cormac McCarthy and Katherine Dunn. The 89-year old’s first book since 2006’s Pulitzer Prize winning […] The post 7 Long-Awaited Follow Ups to Beloved Books appeared first on Electric Literature. Continue reading at 'Electric Literature'
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Renowned poet and author wins prize for series of New Yorker essays on suffering of Palestinians in GazaThe renowned Palestinian poet and author, Mosab Abu Toha, is among this year’s Pulitzer prize winners.Abu Toha was awarded for a series of essays in the New Yorker documenting the lives and... Continue reading at The Guardian
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Since its founding in 1917, the Pulitzer Prize has recognized excellence in journalism, arts, and literature. You can see the ... Continue reading at Book Riot
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Everett’s novel ‘James’ and Hulls’s graphic memoir ‘Feeding Ghosts’ were among the seven books to receive this year’s Pulitzer Prizes, announced May 5. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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The second installment of the Pulitzer Prize winner’s trilogy about the war animates an entire world — from battlefields and commanders to sounds and smells. Continue reading at The New York Times
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The year that was has made its artistic judgments. Mostly. The world of film declared Anora as Best Picture. Music selected Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter as Album of the Year. Now, finally, on May 5th, book world gets its big moment. On Monday, at 3:00 p.m. EST, the award ceremony will be live... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2025-04-28 11:05:00 UTC ]
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The year that was has made its artistic judgments. Mostly. The world of film declared Anora as Best Picture. Music selected Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter as Album of the Year. Now, finally, on May 5th, book world gets its big moment. Pulitzer time is here! As most of us book-loving folks know, there... Continue reading at Electric Literature
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Writers—even if working in fiction—are often concerned about what is happening in the larger world. Though it takes time to see a book through from manuscript to hitting the shelves, the ones featured here have a finger on the pulse of our contemporary moment and take time to explore the deeper... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2025-04-21 11:05:00 UTC ]
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Electric Literature is pleased to reveal the cover of Little Movements by Lauren Morrow, which will be published by Random House on September 9, 2025. You can pre-order your copy here. Thirty-something Layla Smart was raised by her mother to dream medium. But all Layla’s ever wanted was a career... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2025-04-17 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper columnist and acclaimed author Anna Quindlen has sold her longtime Upper West Side home after almost three decades, records show.Quindlen—whose novels include her first, 1991's Object Lessons, and her latest, 2024's After Annie—parted ways with the 5-story... Continue reading at Crains New York
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Set in the recent past, Austin Kelley's debut novel centers on a magazine underling who becomes entranced with a Manic Pixie Dream Girl. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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Find Ariel Courage’s successful query to agent Samantha Shea for her debut novel Bad Nature, which includes what Shea liked in the query. The post Successful Queries: Samantha Shea and “Bad Nature,” by Ariel Courage appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
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Find London Sperry's successful query to agent Lily Dolin for her debut novel Passion Project, which includes what Dolin liked in the query. The post Successful Queries: Lily Dolin and “Passion Project,” by London Sperry appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
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It wouldn’t be wrong to call Kate Folk’s debut novel Sky Daddy a marriage plot. The protagonist, Linda, has had numerous lovers, but she wants to settle down. She’s looking for a “fine gentleman” who’s sleek, strong, and ready to commit, and she already has her dream wedding planned: hurtling to... Continue reading at Electric Literature
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The unnamed narrator of Zee Carlstrom's debut novel is full of anger at their AWOL dad, but over the course of a road trip home begins to question his certainty about their diverging views Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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Mariam Rahmani’s debut novel is both charmingly familiar and totally unpredictable. Continue reading at The Atlantic
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"Russian James Bond" defects, a Latino chef's memoir, a Shakespearian retelling by a Pulitzer Prize winner, and more of today's best book deals Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-03-23 11:30:00 UTC ]
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William Morrow picks up a Pulitzer Prize–nominated playwright’s debut novel, Poisoned Pen bags a buzzy psychological thriller, Ten Speed Graphic readies a Rebecca Yarros adaptation, and more in this week’s book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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The Academy Award–winning director is set to helm the Pulitzer Prize–winning author’s 2008 novel as a feature film for Apple, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Apple also plans to develop the other three novels in Robinson's Gilead series, with Scorsese and Todd Field attached to write, direct, and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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In this land of opportunities, being an immigrant can often feel like playing a round of Twister. A certain contortion of mind, language, and will power seems written into the script; a lot of territory remains untouchable. Shubha Sunder’s debut novel Optional Practical Training is named after... Continue reading at Electric Literature
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