Five Questions for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award’s Paula Santillán Grimm

'Learning Arabic is a winding road,' Paula Santillán Grimm has said, 'but the views are so spectacular.' She speaks now about her new position with the Sheikh Zayed Book Award's 'scientific committee.' The post Five Questions for the Sheikh Zayed Book Award’s Paula Santillán Grimm appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Joel Osteen offers more encouragement in his newest book; James Carroll explores the meaning of Jesus for today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Louise Erdrich Wins 2014 PEN/Saul Bellow Award

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Religion Books of Note, September 2014

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Huge crowds force Deyes book tour postponement

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