Here’s the longlist for the 2021 National Book Award for Fiction.

Today, the National Book Foundation announced their longlist for the 2021 National Book Award for Fiction. This year’s longlist features three debuts and includes, appropriately for this year, many novels that ask questions about the nature of home. These ten books were chosen from a total of 415 books submitted for the prize in fiction. […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-09-17 14:15:53 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, July 12, 2021

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by Richard Zenith, Leigh Montville, and Debbie Macomber. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-07-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Kiswahili science fiction award charts a path for African languages

There is something beautiful about African languages carrying science, fictionalised of course, into imagined futures. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2021-07-07 15:04:17 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, July 5, 2021

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by Jessica Chiarella, Kristen Radtke, and Claire North. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-07-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of July 5, 2021

Congressman Ro Khanna sells a book about tech to S&S, Orbit buys a debut epic fantasy trilogy, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Whitaker and Ægisdóttir triumph in 2021 CWA Dagger awards

This year's Crime Writers' Association Awards has seen Chris Whitaker land the Gold Dagger for best crime novel of the year, while Eva Björg Ægisdóttir has been awarded the New Blood Dagger for best novel by a first-time author. Michael Robotham, Vaseem Khan and Peter May also claimed titles. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-07-01 06:53:41 UTC ]
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Joy Williams has won the 2021 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction.

Today, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced that Joy Williams will receive the 2021 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, which honors an American writer whose body of work is distinguished for both its mastery and originality of thought and imagination. Williams, a previous... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-06-30 17:19:46 UTC ]
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Donaldson, Sissay and Persaud win at Indie Book Awards

Julia Donaldson, Sara Ogilvie, Lemn Sissay, Ingrid Persaud and Jasbinder Bilan have won prizes at the Indie Book Awards, held as part of Independent Bookshop Week's celebrations. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-26 13:47:44 UTC ]
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25 of the Best Queer Historical Fiction Books

Immerse yourself in history from highwaymen to Hollywood starlets with 25 of the best queer historical fiction books to get lost in. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-06-25 10:33:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of June 28, 2021

St. Martin’s buys a debut novel by a Bloomsbury UK assistant editor, a pair of podcasters sells a book on race to Park Row, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: July, 2021

Upcoming books offer guidance, encouragement, and wisdom from Christian, Jewish, and Zen viewpoints. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 21, 2021

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by Laura Lippman, Guy Delisle, and Kate Moore. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award: A Call for 2022 Submissions

The program opens its 16th prize cycle with a call for submissions in all nine of its categories, with translation funding expanded. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award: A Call for 2022 Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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WIRED's Ultimate Summer Reading List 2021: Books for Kids and Teens

This surreal school year is finally over. Here are some books to get your young readers in the swing of the season. Continue reading at Wired

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Book Club Picks for June 2021

Book clubs are over the moon for Zakiya Dalila Harris's 'The Other Black Girl,' Oprah announces her latest pick, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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2021 Pulitzer Prize winners include books reckoning with Black history and representation

Among winners of the 2021 Pulitzer Prizes are novelist Louise Erdrich, Malcolm X biographer Tamara Payne and the post-Reconstruction history "Wilmington's Lie." Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-06-11 20:45:06 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 14, 2021

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by Leonardo Padura, Chris Offutt, and Scott Howard-Cooper. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2021 Draws 889 Exhibitors

The fair's programming featured 229 sessions during the week, engaging 315 speakers and guests, their comments streamed from the show. The post Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2021 Draws 889 Exhibitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-06-08 20:06:30 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: June 9, 2021

Michael Todd (‘Relationship Goals’) calls for ‘Crazy Faith,’ a marketing pro inks deal advising how to focus on God, Salem takes 'The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness' satire. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Promoting Cooperation and Cultural Exchange: Spotlight on the Sheikh Zayed Book Award

Growing American participation, record-breaking submissions, and the expansion of translation grants are among the highlights for 2021. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 7, 2021

The books we love coming out this week include new titles by Mette Ivie Harrison, Terry Miles, and Jamie Ducharme. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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