Books: Don Winslow, Teju Cole and a treat for Fathers Day

Big news as I’m writing this: Amazon purchased Whole Foods. Our business team is covering it here, if you’d like to read more. I’m Carolyn Kellogg, our books editor, with links to some of our stories this week. THE BIG STORY Don Winslow, author of “The Cartel” and other insightful thrillers about... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Author Don Winslow on Loyalty and Crooked Cops

Brian Koppelman sits down with Don Winslow, author of books including The Death and Life of Bobby Z, The Cartel, and most recently The Force. They discuss The Force, honor and loyalty, crooked cops, and Don’s writing process. Don also explains how he wrote his first novel, the war on drugs, and... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, David Sedaris and more

Hi. I’m Carolyn Kellogg, book editor of the L.A. Times, with this week’s newsletter. THE BIG STORY “This book is not just an appreciation of our friendship or an acknowledgment of Coach Wooden’s deep influence on my life,” Kareem Abdul-Jabbar writes in his latest book, “Coach Wooden and Me: Our... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Books: Don Winslow, Teju Cole and a treat for Fathers Day

Big news as I’m writing this: Amazon purchased Whole Foods. Our business team is covering it here, if you’d like to read more. I’m Carolyn Kellogg, our books editor, with links to some of our stories this week. THE BIG STORY Don Winslow, author of “The Cartel” and other insightful thrillers about... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 19, 2017

This week: Don Winslow's latest novel, plus what happens between life and death. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Winslow to Co-Author First Novel from Michael Mann Books

The first project in the pipeline for the just-announced Michael Mann Books is a new novel by Don Winslow. 'The Cartel' author will co-create a book, with Mann, about the American mobsters Tony Accardo and Sam Giancana. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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James Naughtie signs off his final Today programme in tears – video

James Naughtie signs off his final BBC Radio 4 Today programme on Wednesday with an emotional tribute to his colleagues and listeners. Naughtie is to become Radio 4 special correspondent and books editor after 21 years of stewarding the channel’s flagship news and current affairs showListen to... Continue reading at The Guardian

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 22, 2015

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Carey and Ondaatje in Charlie Hebdo protest

Peter Carey [pictured] and Michael Ondaatje have pulled out of a PEN gala, objecting to an award due to be given out honouring French magazine Charlie Hebdo. Rachel Kushner, Taiye Selasi, Francine Prose and Teju Cole are also among those who are no longer planning to attend the PEN American... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Blake and Lamb among ChipLitFest new patrons

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The identities of the finalists for the Costa Short Story Award 2014 have been announced, with writers from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland making the shortlist. The shortlist was chosen by a panel of judges including writers Patrick Gale and Victoria Hislop; Richard Beard,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Dunmore on Orwell shortlist

Written By: Jenny Roper Publication Date: Wed, 27/04/2011 - 08:58 Helen Dunmore's The Betrayal has made it onto the six-strong shortlist of the Orwell Prize for political writing, the first novel to be shortlisted since 2008. The list, whittled down from 213 titles by BBC Radio 4's Jim... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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