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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At Abu Dhabi: The 2023 Sheikh Zayed Book Award Ceremony

The Egyptian composer and musician Omar Khairat, is probably the best known of the winners of the 17th edition of the award program. The post At Abu Dhabi: The 2023 Sheikh Zayed Book Award Ceremony appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-05-24 12:22:43 UTC ]
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An Honour to Be Nominated: A Guide to Major Book Awards

In this guide to major book awards, historical background is given, as well as categories, processes, and timelines. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-05-24 10:31:00 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Events: Abu Dhabi Book Fair

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award has seven events planned for Abu Dhabi's book fair, with speakers from its 2023 winners' roster. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Events: Abu Dhabi Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-05-22 14:11:16 UTC ]
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Abu Dhabi: The Golden Narrative Award’s New Higher Committee

As its book fair nears, the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre names the Golden Narrative Award's higher committee. The post Abu Dhabi: The Golden Narrative Award’s New Higher Committee appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-05-19 17:12:45 UTC ]
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With a Boost from Adult Fiction, Print Book Sales Rose 1.3% Last Week

A combination of a 13.1% increase in the adult fiction category and flat sales in adult nonfiction was enough to lift unit sales of print books up 1.3% last week over the comparable week in 2022 at outlets that report to Circana BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Little Free Library Announces 2023 Outstanding Achievement Awards

The five winners of this year's awards are individuals and organizations that "embody LFL’s mission to build community, inspire readers and expand book access for all." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The British Book Awards Honor Salman Rushdie

Near the conclusion of the British Book Awards' gala evening in London, the 'Nibbies' offer an unexpected honor for Salman Rushdie. The post The British Book Awards Honor Salman Rushdie appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-05-16 00:21:54 UTC ]
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Here are the winners of the 2022 Nebula Awards.

The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of American (SFWA) has announced the winners of the 2022 Nebula Awards, one of SFF’s most prestigious honors, “given to the writers of the most outstanding speculative fiction works released in 2022.” Here are the winners: NOVEL R.F. Kuang, Babel, Or the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-15 15:28:38 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Names Omar Khairat Its Cultural Personality

Admired for his internationalist compositions that use both Western and Oriental instrumentation and melody, Egypt's Omar Khairat is honored by the Sheikh Zayed Book Award. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Names Omar Khairat Its Cultural Personality appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-05-15 13:27:42 UTC ]
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A Secret Reverberates Across Four Generations of an East African Indian Family

In her debut novel A History of Burning, Janika Oza gives us the story of a family, one migration journey at a time. Beginning with indentured labor that leads the first member of the family, Pirbhai, from his home in India to East Africa, we follow four generations across several continents and... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2023-05-12 11:00:00 UTC ]
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At Torino’s International Book Fair: The Aficionados Award

Three inaugural shortlistees are to be honored at Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino in the new Aficionado Award program. The post At Torino’s International Book Fair: The Aficionados Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-05-11 21:35:03 UTC ]
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At Torino’s International Book Fair: The Aficionado Award

Three inaugural shortlistees are to be honored at Salone Internazionale del Libro di Torino in the new Aficionado Award program. The post At Torino’s International Book Fair: The Aficionado Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-05-11 21:35:03 UTC ]
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Roy Finamore, James Beard Award–Winning Author and Editor, Dies at 70

A notable author and editor of lifestyle and cookbooks, Finamore died on May 6 after a brief illness. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Taylor Swift effect: why a mystery book is rocketing up US charts – despite no one knowing anything about it

Wild speculation over a book known as ‘4C Untitled Flatiron Nonfiction Summer 2023’ has seen excited Swifties placing pre-orders. The bad news? It is likely not by herThe formula to a bestselling book is a mystery publishers have wrestled with for centuries. Now they may finally have their... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-10 03:53:07 UTC ]
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Two novels share Pulitzer in fiction as 'His Name Is George Floyd' wins for nonfiction

Two novels, "Demon Copperhead" and "Trust," shared the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for fiction while "His Name Is George Floyd" took home the nonfiction prize. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-05-08 21:55:41 UTC ]
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‘Too greedy’: mass walkout at global science journal over ‘unethical’ fees

Entire board resigns over actions of academic publisher whose profit margins outstrip even Google and AmazonMore than 40 leading scientists have resigned en masse from the editorial board of a top science journal in protest at what they describe as the “greed” of publishing giant Elsevier.The... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-07 07:00:16 UTC ]
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Have a look back at every Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner of the 21st Century.

On Monday, at around 3PM (EST), from Columbia University in New York City, the winner of this year’s Pulitzer Prize for Fiction will be announced. As well as a check for a cool $15,000 dollars (which feels a little low, tbh), the victor (if there is to be one; see 2012) will gain entry to […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-05 14:30:48 UTC ]
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Fatimah Asghar takes the inaugural Carol Shields Prize for Fiction.

The “richest literary prize in the world for women and non-binary writers,” The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, announced its first winner over night at an event at Parnassus Books. Please have a glass in hand … Fatimah Asghar, author of When We Were Sisters, published by One World/Random... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-05 13:34:53 UTC ]
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Illustrated children’s biography of King Charles hits No 1 on UK book chart

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara’s book, illustrated by Matt Hunt, is the first of the Little People, Big Dreams series to top the standingsA children’s biography of King Charles III has topped the UK book chart before the coronation on 6 May.Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara’s King Charles is part of the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-05 09:57:25 UTC ]
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