Granta, Chatto and Fourth Estate vie for $25k DSC Prize

Books from Granta, Chatto and Fourth Estate all feature on the 13-strong longlist for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature, worth $25k (£19k).  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German Book Prize Names Its Jury, Opens Submissions

With its seven jurors named, the 2023 German Book Prize in fiction has opened its submission period to publishers, through March 22. The post German Book Prize Names Its Jury, Opens Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-02-07 13:44:53 UTC ]
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NoViolet Bulawayo and Margo Jefferson join ‘exciting’ Rathbones Folio prize shortlist

The newly formatted prize will, for the first time, name winners in fiction, nonfiction and poetry and the shortlist includes writers from across the worldThe shortlists for this year’s Rathbones Folio prize spans three continents and includes Booker prize-shortlisted Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-01-31 19:45:49 UTC ]
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The Villa Albertine Translation Prizes: Sorrente, Green, Meziane, Adjemian

Albertines' 'Villa Albertine' program issues its first awards for French literature translated into English, with funding for publication. The post The Villa Albertine Translation Prizes: Sorrente, Green, Meziane, Adjemian appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-01-31 14:44:20 UTC ]
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Here are the winners of the first Albertine Translation Prize.

At a ceremony in New York on Thursday, Villa Albertine announced the winners of the first Albertine Translation Prize, which honors “the best contemporary French literature in English translation,” as selected by a committee of independent professional experts. “Together with the authors and... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-01-27 16:48:28 UTC ]
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Carolina De Robertis has won the 2022 John Dos Passos Prize.

On Wednesday, the 41st John Dos Passos Prize was awarded to Uruguayan American writer Carolina De Robertis (The President and the Frog; Cantoras; The Gods of Tango) by Longwood University. The Dos Passos Prize is the oldest literary award given by a Virginia college or university, and every year... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-01-26 14:54:21 UTC ]
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James Baldwin Estate Administrator Eileen Ahearn Dies at 75

A former assistant to Toni Morrison, Ahearn was the steward of Baldwin’s archives and managed the film rights to his books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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German Book Trade Peace Prize: ‘Winter Aid for Ukraine’

As nominations open for the 2023 German Book Trade Peace Prize, the program joins in the 'Winter Aid Ukraine' campaign. The post German Book Trade Peace Prize: ‘Winter Aid for Ukraine’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-01-17 05:19:13 UTC ]
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Charles Tripp Chairs the British Academy’s £25,000 Book Prize Jury

The British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding will name its winner in October. Publishers are submitting now. The post Charles Tripp Chairs the British Academy’s £25,000 Book Prize Jury appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-01-17 04:15:36 UTC ]
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German Nonfiction Prize: 206 Titles Entered in the 2023 Competition

This year's books submitted for the German Nonfiction Prize include books written in German from the United Kingdom and Liechtenstein. The post German Nonfiction Prize: 206 Titles Entered in the 2023 Competition appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-01-11 01:51:25 UTC ]
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Past Winners of the Baillie Gifford Prize Reflect on Their Year in Reading

The Baillie Gifford Prize is the most prestigious nonfiction literary award in the world. We checked in with some past winners about their year in reading. * Craig Brown, 2020 Baillie Gifford Prize-winner for 150 Glimpses of the Beatles, recommends: Geoff Dyer is the funniest and most original... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-01-01 14:20:48 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble Opening 30 Stores in 2023, Leading Big Real Estate Wave

Competition from Amazon seems to have ended as Barnes & Noble plans to open more stores in 2023 as part of a real estate expansion wave. Continue reading at Book Riot

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From Behind Bars, Inmates Award France’s Latest Book Prize

For the first time, detainees picked their own winner in an offshoot of the Goncourt, France’s top literary honor. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Douglas Stuart’s ‘Young Mungo’ Is on Scotland’s Highland Book Prize Longlist

The Booker Prize winner for 'Shuggie Bain,' Douglas Stuart, is on the new Highland Book Prize longlist of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The post Douglas Stuart’s ‘Young Mungo’ Is on Scotland’s Highland Book Prize Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-12-14 21:04:19 UTC ]
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The $35,000 Aspen Words Literary Prize Names Its 2023 Longlist

The Aspen Words Literary Prize 2023 longlist includes seven fiction debuts and five short-story collections. The post The $35,000 Aspen Words Literary Prize Names Its 2023 Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-12-12 20:25:30 UTC ]
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Tiya Miles Wins Canada’s $75,000 Cundill History Prize

Harvard's Tiya Miles wins the Cundill History Prize's top honor for 'All That She Carried,' a 2021 National Book Award winner. The post Tiya Miles Wins Canada’s $75,000 Cundill History Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-12-02 03:01:11 UTC ]
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England: ‘A (Very) Short History’ Wins the £25,000 Royal Society Science Book Prize

The paleontologist and evolutionary biologist Henry Gee wins the 2022 Royal Society Science Book Prize sponsored by Insight Investment. The post England: ‘A (Very) Short History’ Wins the £25,000 Royal Society Science Book Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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2022 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction

The 2022 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction has been awarded to Khadija Abdalla Bajaber for her debut YA novel The House of Rust. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Brigitte Giraud Wins Goncourt Prize With Tragic Novel of Loss

The prestigious French literary award went to “Living Fast,” or “Vivre Vite,” which explores the causes of an accident that killed the author’s partner. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Andrew Sean Greer on the Benefits of Winning the Pulitzer Prize (and Not Having to Schmooze)

Andrew Sean Greer is the guest. His new book, Less is Lost, is out now from Little, Brown. Subscribe and download the episode, wherever you get your podcasts!    From the episode: Brad Listi: Okay, so you win the Pulitzer. A lot of my listeners are writers who probably have dreamed of winning a... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Amazon Sees Slow Growth in Fourth Quarter

Since the summer, many publishers have reported lower orders from Amazon compared to a year ago, and the release of the e-commerce giant’s third-quarter results gave no indication that things will markedly improve in the final period. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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