There is much to be said of importance for literary culture in general and black American literature in particular when we reflect on the life of the late novelist Paule Marshall. I will discuss all this, but I’d like to begin with an anecdote about my only encounter with this grand lady. On November 11, […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-09-05 08:47:45 UTC ]
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Great Jones cofounder Sierra Tishgart shares her reading list. The Pleasures of Cooking for One: A Cookbook, Judith Jones Judith Jones—a legendary editor and author—inspired the name for Great Jones [my cook-ware company]! This is my favorite of her books.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2020-08-26 07:00:32 UTC ]
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Ah, yes, the good old days: when novelists lent their faces and testimonials to advertisers hoping to sell tires, or a certain kind of beer, or fancy watches. It’s something you don’t see very much anymore, because we writers have become too principled to participate in advertising campaigns.... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-08-19 17:14:06 UTC ]
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Ingrid Persaud’s Trinidad-set debut is a memorable, moving account of wounded people who come together to create an alternative family. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-08-12 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Our own Thomas Beckwith takes quick look at some notable books publishing this week. The post Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Gabbert, Manne, Marshall, and More appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2020-08-11 09:59:32 UTC ]
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Veteran biographer A.N. Wilson takes on one of the most popular, prolific and puzzling writers in English literature in "The Mystery of Charles Dickens." Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-08-06 14:00:54 UTC ]
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Create the magical world of your dreams with this quiz and find a fantastic YA book about immigrants. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-08-06 10:33:00 UTC ]
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See summer out on a high note with some excellent new releases. Grow your summer reading list with these ten August 2020 YA books! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-08-05 10:31:00 UTC ]
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Penguin is to relaunch its non-fiction Great Ideas series after a decade's hiatus, with a new selection of 20 pocket-sized titles, featuring bespoke cover designs. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-04 02:20:41 UTC ]
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Daisy Johnson’s latest novel revolves around an intense sibling relationship and the horrors that lie within Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-29 17:37:00 UTC ]
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Mary Ellen Peacock Meredith may not have been famous, but Diane Johnson’s 1972 biography of the tragic figure is well worth your time. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-07-22 16:38:39 UTC ]
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From space operas with sapphic women to nonbinary artists and mechanical dragons! Check out this this list of 2020 adult LGBTQ+ science fiction books, including The Seep by Chana Porter. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-07-17 10:36:49 UTC ]
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Wash your hands, wear your mask, keep a safe distance from others, and pick out a book. The post Most Anticipated: The Great Second-Half 2020 Book Preview appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2020-07-15 09:59:01 UTC ]
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Missing your book club friends? We've rounded up some great personalized book club gifts to give to your reading pals to show how much you care! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-07-14 10:39:11 UTC ]
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No Exit Press will publish a prequel to F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby by Michael Farris Smith in February 2021. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-09 10:27:55 UTC ]
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Poet and reggae recording artist Linton Kwesi Johnson has been awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2020 for his commitment to political expression in his work. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-07 08:46:24 UTC ]
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Many fiction writers have tried and failed to find comedy in the current administration. Finally, we have something to laugh about. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-07-06 10:12:47 UTC ]
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‘There are rare moments in history when leaders find their private lives uniquely connected to national events’ say producersCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMichael Winterbottom is set to bring Boris Johnson’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic to television. The... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-06-26 13:30:13 UTC ]
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Celebrate Pride Month and queer voices by reading these three captivating audiobook memoirs written and narrated by queer women. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-06-22 10:36:19 UTC ]
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Author Alan Gaff unearthed a series of articles and shaped them into “The Lost Memoir.” Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-06-19 12:00:00 UTC ]
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With most schools and libraries closed across the country closed, parents are left scrambling in a lot of ways: distance ... Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-06-19 10:39:09 UTC ]
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