From Serialization to Novelization: On the First Iteration of Frank Herbert’s Dune

If anyone has ever told you Dune is a “tough read,” it would be interesting to see if that same person was able to read an eight‑hundred‑page Stephen King or Harry Potter novel. Although there are dozens and dozens of characters, and various layers of politics, religion, philosophy, and science fiction projections, if you’re able […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Man Booker Prize will now be open to any novel written in English

The prestigious UK writing prize will now be open to any works that are published in the UK and were written in English. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orpheus myth inspires new Almond novel

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic Novel “Beirut 1990″ is a Timely, Fresh Treatment of War

The new translation of the graphic novel Beirut 1990 is a timely reminder that when it comes to depicting the reality of war, sometimes waiting a while is best. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Atwood Debuts New Novel ‘MaddAdam’ on Wattpad

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Delay for Tulisa novel

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sophie Hannah to write new Agatha Christie novel

Crime author Sophie Hannah is to write a new Agatha Christie novel, featuring the author's... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ BBC News | 2013-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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