Charles Simic reflects on what set James Tate’s late poetry apart

Tate’s final posthumous collection, “The Government Lake,” is full of delightful absurdity. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2019-07-12 16:09:29 UTC ]

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MCB scoops new poetry anthology from bestseller Esiri

Macmillan Children’s Books has landed a new poetry anthology from bestselling curator and writer Allie Esiri. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-11 11:42:50 UTC ]
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James McBride, Rebecca Giggs Win ALA's 2021 Carnegie Medals

The awards, which were established in 2012, have become a highly coveted literary honor, reflecting the expert judgment and insight of library professionals and booksellers who work closely with adult readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-02-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Olson Re-elected IBPA Board Chair; New Board Candidates Set for Election

The Independent Book Publishers Association board of directors has elected Patagonia Books director Karla Olson to her second term as board chair. A new slate of directors also has been nominated. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-02-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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US magazine Poetry faces outcry for publishing work by sex offender

New issue, dedicated to work by current and former prisoners, provokes uproar after it emerges one poet has served time for child pornography offencesThe US’s prestigious Poetry magazine has doubled down on its decision to publish a poem by a convicted sex offender as part of a special edition... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-02-03 16:08:52 UTC ]
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Listen to the first ever recording of James Joyce reading from Ulysses.

On February 2, 1922, Sylvia Beach, through her legendary bookstore and occasional imprint Shakespeare and Company, published the entirety of James Joyce’s modernist novel, Ulysses. (It was also Joyce’s 40th birthday.) Two years later, she sought to have at least some of it recorded in Joyce’s... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-02-02 15:29:36 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury lands Henn Kim's graphic poetry debut

Bloomsbury is to publish Starry Night, Blurry Dreams, a debut collection of graphic poetry by Henn Kim.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-01 14:31:00 UTC ]
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In ‘Just as I Am,’ actress Cicely Tyson reflects on 96 years of a life well lived

While undoubtedly personal, Tyson’s memoir offers an accounting of how far we’ve come — and how far we still must go. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-01-27 15:38:06 UTC ]
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Naughtie to chair Forward Prizes for Poetry jury

Broadcaster James Naughtie will chair the 30th Forward Prizes jury where he will be joined by Leontia Flynn, Pascale Petit and Shivanee Ramlochan alongside critic Tristram Fane Saunders. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-26 18:12:12 UTC ]
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In ‘Standpipe,’ David Hardin offers poignant, fleeting reflections on the Flint water crisis

Hardin’s case study of Flint is expressed in a more personal and poetic way than a rigorous investigation could. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-01-21 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Our Lies: Jenny Offill and James Plath on Conspiracy Theories in History and Literature

In this week’s episode of Fiction/Non/Fiction, co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan are joined by author Jenny Offill and literary and film critic James Plath. First Offill shares her reaction to the insurrection and attempted coup at the Capitol last week, and discusses her latest... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-01-14 09:49:01 UTC ]
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Self-Improvement Boom Sets Book Sales Off on Fast Start in 2021

More than 17.1 million print units were sold in the week ended January 9, 2021 at outlets that report to NPD BookScan, marking the first time in the history of the service that units topped the 17 million mark in the first week in January. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-01-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Historian Beth Allison Barr: 'Jesus Sets Women Free'

Barr’s new book weaves history and personal experience to argue that the patriarchal concept “Biblical Womanhood” has left a trail of sin and destruction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-01-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘Saving Justice,’ by James Comey

Comey’s “Saving Justice” is a revealing memoir that describes his feelings about Trump and his worries about the nation. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-01-10 23:00:02 UTC ]
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James Comey explains the values of the justice system, and why they matter

The ex-FBI director says his book is part of a larger effort to rebuild institutions after Trump. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-01-08 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Read Harder: A Realistic YA Book Not Set in the U.S., UK, or Canada

We're recommending books for the Read Harder task asking you to read a realistic YA book not set in the U.S., UK, or Canada. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-01-04 11:31:00 UTC ]
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Natasha Trethewey on Public Grief in Poetry and Memoir

Hosted by Paul Holdengräber, The Quarantine Tapes chronicles shifting paradigms in the age of social distancing. Each day, Paul calls a guest for a brief discussion about how they are experiencing the global pandemic. Guest host Eddie Glaude is joined by poet Natasha Trethewey on Episode 145 of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-12-23 09:48:22 UTC ]
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Donaldson set to light up Christmas 2021 with 'magical' picture book

A new Julia Donaldson picture book, The Christmas Pine, will be published by Alison Green Books in autumn 2021.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-18 03:31:45 UTC ]
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David Constantine to receive Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry

David Constantine is to receive the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry, for his "humane" work spanning 11 collections.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-17 12:08:33 UTC ]
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Obama memoir ‘A Promised Land’ delivers earnest self-reflection

The 44th president of the United States does more than defend his legacy; he shares the values that have animated his life and political career. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2020-12-15 00:02:29 UTC ]
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Obama memoir ‘A Promised Land’ delivers earnest self-reflection

The 44th president of the United States does more than defend his legacy; he shares the values that have animated his life and political career. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2020-12-15 00:02:29 UTC ]
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