Amy Tan’s ‘The Backyard Bird Chronicles’ Takes a Novel Approach to Bird-Watching

In her most recent book, “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” the best-selling author revels in a newfound preoccupation with birds — and drawing. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2024-07-10 09:00:32 UTC ]

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Carol Higgins Clark, Mystery Writer, Is Dead at 66

She had a modest career as an actress but was best known for following in the footsteps of her mother, the best-selling author Mary Higgins Clark. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-06-16 21:20:41 UTC ]
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The Rev. Timothy Keller, Pioneering Manhattan Evangelist, Dies at 72

Shunning fire and brimstone, he became a best-selling author and founded Redeemer Presbyterian Church, which drew young New Yorkers. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-05-19 22:35:33 UTC ]
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For Kate Morton, a Change of Perspective Changed Everything

After leaving England and returning to Australia, the best-selling author wrote a novel about a writer who left England and returned to Australia. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-04-20 09:00:37 UTC ]
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Harlan Coben’s Top Tip for Book Touring: Appreciate Crowds

The No. 1 best-selling author still remembers what it was like to be the guest of honor in an empty bookstore. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-03-30 09:00:17 UTC ]
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Women’s health needs advocates against misinformation, says ob-gyn and author

Ob-gyn and best-selling author Dr. Jen Gunter is advocating for women's health education. She spoke to CBC's Michelle Eliot about how women can navigate health information online. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-03-08 22:24:00 UTC ]
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A Summary and Analysis of Amy Tan’s ‘Fish Cheeks’

‘Fish Cheeks’ is a short autobiographical narrative by the American writer Amy Tan (born 1952). Tan is probably best-known for The Joy Luck Club, her 1989 novel containing a series of interwoven short stories told by a number of Chinese-American women who are members of the titular club; but... Continue reading at Interesting Literature

[ Interesting Literature | 2023-01-29 15:00:27 UTC ]
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A Summary and Analysis of Amy Tan’s ‘Mother Tongue’

‘Mother Tongue’ is an essay by Amy Tan, an American author who was born to Chinese immigrants in 1952. Tan wrote ‘Mother Tongue’ in 1990, a year after her novel The Joy Luck Club was a runaway success. In the essay, Tan discusses her relationship with language, and how her […] Continue reading at Interesting Literature

[ Interesting Literature | 2023-01-20 15:00:27 UTC ]
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Ken Follett Releasing New Novel This September

Best-selling author Ken Follett's new book is out this September, concluding a series that chronicles 1,000 years of Western civilization. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-01-19 17:19:27 UTC ]
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For Javier Zamora, Recording ‘Solito’ Was a Family Affair

In the studio, the best-selling author surrounded himself with people he loves. It shows in his audiobook. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-09-29 09:00:24 UTC ]
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William Kent Krueger is BFF With His Most Famous Character

The best-selling author of 19 novels starring Cork O’Connor opens up about their relationship. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-09-08 09:00:16 UTC ]
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Ali Hazelwood’s sort-of-secret life as a best-selling author

“Love Hypothesis” author Ali Hazelwood didn’t intend to keep her scientist identity separate from her author identity. She didn’t intend to become an author. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-20 12:00:22 UTC ]
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Gabrielle Zevin Is Not Going to Post This Article

The best-selling author of “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” takes a measured approach to social media. Here’s why. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-07-21 09:00:16 UTC ]
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David Sedaris Is Bullish on Thank-You Notes

In the midst of a grueling book tour, the best-selling author makes time to dispatch notes to people he’s met along the way. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-06-16 09:00:21 UTC ]
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Once a Literary Snob, Chris Pavone Learned From the Experts

The best-selling author crossed paths with John Grisham and Pat Conroy early in his career. Here’s what they taught him. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-06-09 09:00:14 UTC ]
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James Patterson shares his formula for success. It’s pretty simple.

In the memoir “James Patterson by James Patterson,” the best-selling author opens up — kind of — about how he came to be such a force in the literary world. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-06 11:00:41 UTC ]
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Help Copper Canyon Press raise $80,000 for an anthology and film on translator Red Pine.

This seems like a cause worth supporting, if you’re able: Copper Canyon Press has launched a Kickstarter to help fund two projects featuring Red Pine, whose work translating Chinese poetry and Buddhist texts has reached audiences around the world. Here’s how Copper Canyon describes Red Pine: He... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-05-17 16:02:50 UTC ]
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Jack Higgins, best-selling author of ‘The Eagle Has Landed,’ dies at 92

The British thriller writer's 85 books have sold more than a quarter of a billion copies. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-11 17:59:46 UTC ]
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With ‘Bittersweet,’ Can Susan Cain Replicate the Success of ‘Quiet’?

In her new book, the former lawyer and best-selling author turns her sights on a different word, one that certainly suits our times. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-04-05 09:00:03 UTC ]
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Dolly Parton partners with James Patterson for first novel

Dolly Parton has written her first novel with the help of best-selling author James Patterson. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2022-03-10 00:01:14 UTC ]
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A Summary and Analysis of Amy Tan’s ‘Two Kinds’

‘Two Kinds’ is a short story by the American author Amy Tan (born 1952), published as part of her book The Joy Luck Club in 1989. The story is about a young American girl born to Chinese parents; her mother pushes her to become a child prodigy, but the daughter […] Continue reading at Interesting Literature

[ Interesting Literature | 2022-03-08 15:00:22 UTC ]
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