Go Beyond Sally Rooney With These 13 Irish Women Novelists

It’s a confusing thing, being Irish. We’re European with none of the sophistication, and for a tiny island, we have an impressive lack of consistency. That said, we also have an impressive literary output. Our politics, social movements, and religions have born enough conflict to make a canon that is varied—and vast. Ireland was one […] The post Go Beyond Sally Rooney With These 13 Irish Women Novelists appeared first on Electric Literature. Continue reading at 'Electric Literature'

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Pink Dystopia: Gabrielle Korn on How a Decade in Women’s Media Inspired Her Novel

Science fiction made me want to be a writer. As a child in the ‘90s I read Interstellar Pig because my older sister loved it, and that’s when it started—a lifelong obsession with alternate universes, aliens, time travel, dystopia; a compulsion to read and eventually tell stories to make sense of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Religion Book Deals: December 13, 2023

Francine Rivers, author of the 1991 bestselling ‘Redeeming Love’ and a slew of other titles, is bringing a new novel to Tyndale; ‘Reading Black Books’ author Claude Atcho brings a new title to WaterBrook, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Why Novelists Should Embrace Artificial Intelligence

Let’s imagine, for the purpose of this essay, that the following statement is true: An AI writes a novel. Actually, forget about the imagining. This is already happening. Today’s AIs—large language models (LLMs) specifically, like GPT-4—can write. If you’ve glanced at the headlines this year,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Ireland: Paul Murray Wins the An Post Irish Book of the Year

Paul Murray, who was shortlisted for the Booker Prize this year, wins the An Post Irish Book of the Year for 'The Bee Sting.' The post Ireland: Paul Murray Wins the An Post Irish Book of the Year appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Dublin’s An Post Irish Book Awards: The 2023 Shortlist

The An Post Irish Book Awards are to name their top prize-winner on December 6, having chosen 20 category winners for 2023. The post Dublin’s An Post Irish Book Awards: The 2023 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Herbert Gold, Postwar Novelist of Love and Marriage, Dies at 99

He emerged in the 1950s as a promising young writer exploring the emotional lives of ordinary men and women and the complexities of Jewish identity in America. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Mick Herron’s Surprise Career as a Blockbuster Spy Novelist

The author of the “Slow Horses” series says he relates more with failures. With millions of books sold and the third season of the series airing next month, he may have to wrap his head around success. Continue reading at The New York Times

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New Faith-Based Books Amplify Women's Voices

New books by women from religion publishers blend the personal with professional expertise. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Marjane Satrapi Centers a New Graphic Anthology on the Women of Iran

The 'Persepolis' author insists that she's done with comics—and she is, mostly. But she's also the editor of a forthcoming anthology of graphic nonfiction, 'Woman, Life, Freedom,' on "the unprecedented and inspiring revolution happening in Iran today." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Riot’s SFF Deals for November 13, 2023

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

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‘It is a beast that needs to be tamed’: leading novelists on how AI could rewrite the future

Novelists and poets, Bernardine Evaristo, Jeanette Winterson, Stephen Marche and others, consider the threats and thrilling possibilities of artificial intelligenceChatGPT seems to have blindsided us all. In less than a year it has proved that it can make writers redundant, which is one of the... Continue reading at The Guardian

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This Week's Bestsellers: November 13, 2023

Erin French has the #7 book in the country with 'Big Heart Little Stove,' which follows her cookbook 'The Lost Kitchen' and memoir 'Finding Freedom.' Plus the Fonz writes about 'Being Henry,' and a new hockey romance skates onto our list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of November 13, 2023

Lee and Andrew Child sell four new Jack Reacher thrillers to Delacorte, Dey Street buys a guide to throwing “the greatest dinner party of all time” from Benny Blanco, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Get Your Hands on These 13 New Manga Releases for November 2023

November’s new manga releases have a lot to choose from! There's a queer memoir, sweet shōjo, adorable cats, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

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8 New Books About Trailblazing Women

A crop of new nonfiction books, all out this coming week, explore the lives and legacies of trailblazing women around the world, from artists and activists to novelists and scientists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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New Books on Women’s Health

Authors address fertility, menstruation, and menopause; acknowledge expansive gender and sexual identities; and appeal to readers who want to be educated about the workings of their own bodies. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: October 13, 2023

Among the week's headlines: Montana looks to remove a state requirement that directors at larger library systems have an MLIS degree; Brewster Kahle defends libraries; the DNC passes a resolution supporting the right to read in libraries; and an Arkansas library director is fired for defending... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The 10 Best Histories of Women in WWII

Lena Andrews, author of 'Valiant Women,' pays homage to the oft-forgotten women on the WWII frontlines with this selection of brilliant histories. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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‘I didn’t think it was possible to be a novelist’: Julian Barnes on literature, loss – and his late friend Martin Amis

The Booker winning author talks about how his most recent work was inspired by Hilary Mantel, and the way the books world has changed since his debut was published more than 40 years agoToo many people have been dying lately,” Julian Barnes reflects over the phone from his home in north London.... Continue reading at The Guardian

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13 Book Clubs New September 2023 Picks, From Reese’s Book Club To Mocha Girls Read

What are the book clubs reading this month? Dive into eight picks for September book clubs and learn how to join the conversation. Continue reading at Book Riot

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