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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Mel Brooks looks back on his delightfully deranged career

But the legendary comedian’s joyful memoir doesn’t pause for introspection, or analysis. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-10 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Books make the best gifts. Here are seven surprising choices for the readers on your list.

Critic Michael Dirda’s picks include ‘Dear Highlights,’ ‘A Ray Bradbury Compendium’ and ‘American Christmas Stories’ Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-08 17:32:50 UTC ]
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How Two Novelists and a Poet Made Me Change My Life

Are there certain books with topics you avoid? That you fear may leave you a little worse for wear? Here's what may happen if you read them. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-12-07 11:38:00 UTC ]
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Marie-Claire Blais, celebrated French Canadian novelist, dies at 82

Literary critic Edmund Wilson, an early champion, called her “a writer in a class by herself.” Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-03 01:22:24 UTC ]
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Witch + Spy = Essayist: The Millions Interviews Randon Billings Noble

Randon Billings Noble discusses her path to essay writing, current reading life, the anthology editing process, and what's next in her career. The post Witch + Spy = Essayist: The Millions Interviews Randon Billings Noble appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2021-11-17 11:00:36 UTC ]
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In Elif Shafak’s ‘The Island of Missing Trees,’ a surprising narrator makes sense of surreal events

Shafak’s new novel weaves the tumultuous history of Cyprus into a story of young lovers split apart. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-16 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Publishing’s Eoin Purcell: ‘Surprise Books’ and Other Pandemic Effects

Ongoing pandemic market conditions for Amazon Publishing in London, Eoin Purcell says, reflect 'intensity' in entertainment consumption. The post Amazon Publishing’s Eoin Purcell: ‘Surprise Books’ and Other Pandemic Effects appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-11-15 15:50:12 UTC ]
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Kyle Lucia Wu on What Novelists Can Learn From Poets

The following first appeared in Lit Hub’s Craft of Writing newsletter—sign up here. * While writing my first novel, I was hungry for advice, like many young writers, and soaked up tenets like write every day or wake up before work to go to your desk or hit 1000 words every session. But these... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-11-12 09:55:05 UTC ]
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Another Pandemic Surprise: A Mini Indie Bookstore Boom

Though Covid-19 isn't going anywhere and challenges remain, new independent bookstores are opening up and doing well. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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John le Carré left behind a novel, ‘Silverview.’ Does it live up to the spy master’s reputation?

The best-selling writer’s new book, published 10 months after his death at age 89, delivers a thought-provoking story — and a warning. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-13 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Granta launches hunts for Best of Young British Novelists

Granta Magazine has opened submissions for the fifth edition of its Best of Young British Novelists list, to be released in spring 2023. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-13 08:19:00 UTC ]
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Ugandan novelist Rukirabashaija named 2021 International Writer of Courage

Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, who was subjected to torture by the his home country's government while detained last year, has been named the International Writer of Courage at the PEN Pinter Prize ceremony. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-11 20:57:34 UTC ]
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Books in the Media: le Carré's last dominates reviews to close career in style

John le Carré's final novel Silverview (Viking) dominated the review pages this week, picking up mentions from the Sunday Times, Times, Guardian, Financial Times, Sunday Telegraph, the i and the Scotsman. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Should 007 be played by a woman? Why not? Seven books by women in the spy world show us how it’s done.

Women in espionage take center stage in “Red Widow,” “The Targeter,” “Life Undercover” and more. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-06 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Jonathan Franzen’s ‘Crossroads’ represents a marked evolution in a dazzling career

“Crossroads” explores the spiritual costs of hatred and humiliation among a family of five. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-05 12:00:00 UTC ]
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ALPSP launches careers hub for scholarly publishing community

The Association of Learned & Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) has launched a new careers hub for the scholarly publishing community. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-05 05:43:24 UTC ]
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An App Called Libby and the Surprisingly Big Business of Library E-Books

Increasingly, books are something that libraries do not own but borrow from the corporations that do. Continue reading at New Yorker

[ New Yorker | 2021-09-02 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Donald Newlove, 93, Dies; Novelist Explored the Depths of Drink

His acclaimed fiction and a memoir had a common theme: alcoholism. After becoming sober, he called his former besotted muse “Drunkspeare.” Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-08-28 11:13:30 UTC ]
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Why your career could use a solo weekend trip

After so many of us were cooped up at home during COVID, it can provide an excellent opportunity to read a lot and reflect. Several weeks ago, I took a trip out of my home in Tokyo and up into the foothills of Mount Fuji for a solo weekend, something that I’ve been doing at least once or twice a... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2021-08-20 05:00:17 UTC ]
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