The London Magazine has launched its debut fiction prize for a second year, following the success of its inaugural year. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It’s been quite a year for Colson Whitehead! First, he won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction (again) and then he received the Orwell Prize for political fiction. And now the Library of Congress is honoring him with their lifetime achievement prize. (Previous recipients include Toni Morrison, Denis... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-07-14 15:56:24 UTC ]
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“The City We Became” and “Vagabonds” made waves. Next up: Susanna Clarke’s “Piranesi.” Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-07-14 05:34:00 UTC ]
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The annual Prize for American Fiction, one of the LoC's most prestigious awards, honors an American literary writer "whose body of work is distinguished not only for its mastery of the art but also for its originality of thought and imagination." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This year's Bloody Scotland Debut Crime Book of the year shortlist and McIlvanney Prize longlist have been revealed, with author Francine Toon up for both awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-22 13:56:12 UTC ]
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When San Diego magazine abruptly ceased operations and laid off nearly all of its employees in late March, mere days after a statewide shelter-in-place order took effect in California, CEO and publisher Jim Fitzpatrick stressed that it was only a temporary pause and that he hoped the magazine... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-06-15 18:27:52 UTC ]
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Opening today for submissions in its 2021 cycle, the Aspen Words Literary Prize is focused on fiction that illustrates 'the transformative power of literature on thought and culture.' The post Aspen Words Literary Prize Opens 2021 Submissions Seeking ‘Transformative Fiction’ appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-10 17:05:39 UTC ]
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Heather Morris has revealed the cover of her non-fiction debut Stories of Hope to fans on Facebook Live, Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-28 04:15:56 UTC ]
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The Women’s Prize for Fiction (formerly the Orange Prize) shortlist has just been announced with a special video announcement on Twitter. The Women’s Prize is presented annually to a female author for the best original full-length novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-21 18:34:56 UTC ]
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This is the 40th year of the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes (which celebrates excellence in the following twelve categories as well as champions new writers), but it is the first time the winners were announced on Twitter. You can feel like you’re a part of the virtual celebration with this video... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-17 18:00:36 UTC ]
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The author of "The Topeka School," winner of the 2019 Times Book Prize for fiction, speaks on poetry, debate, citizenship and crisis homeschooling. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-04-17 15:30:20 UTC ]
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The Spartan Court by Abdelouahab Aissaoui has won the 13th International Prize for Arabic Fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-15 03:34:02 UTC ]
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News and Events WLT The Neustadt International Prize for Literature, one of the most prestigious global literary awards, has entered its 50-year anniversary at the University of Oklahoma. Often referred to as “the American Nobel,” the biennial award... Continue reading at World Literature Today
[ World Literature Today | 2020-04-14 14:03:16 UTC ]
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From this year's shortlist–which included authors from Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria–an Algerian work of historical fiction claims the 2020 International Prize for Arabic Fiction. The post Abdelouahab Aissaoui Wins 2020 International Prize for Arabic Fiction appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-04-14 12:33:18 UTC ]
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Winners of the L.A. Times Book Prizes will be announced in a special, virtual Twitter ceremony this year because of the global health crisis. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-04-09 17:53:22 UTC ]
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Bernardine Evaristo, Amelia Gentleman and Kate Clanchy are among the longlisted authors for this year's Orwell Prize for Political Writing and Orwell Prize for Political Fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-07 16:58:58 UTC ]
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The work of young and experimental poets dominates this year's Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize, worth £30,000. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-06 21:43:32 UTC ]
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The Women's Prize for Fiction award ceremony has been postponed until September because of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-25 08:46:16 UTC ]
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[caption id="attachment_178530" align="alignright" width="215"] The March 2020 cover of Playboy.[/caption] It seems Playboy's Spring 2020 issue, on newsstands this week, will be its last. The 66 year-old magazine is ceasing regular production of its print edition and moving ahead with a... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-03-18 21:08:45 UTC ]
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The Polari Prize will celebrate a decade of championing fresh literary talent this year with a UK tour for its literary salon as submissions open for its flagship First Book Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-12 11:36:23 UTC ]
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The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction has unveiled this year’s longlist after "lively debates" among the judges. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-09 10:22:42 UTC ]
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