New novels take old favorites for a spin

"Elektra," "Darling Girl" and "How to Be Eaten" reimagine Greek myth, "Peter Pan" and various fairy tale characters. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-21 12:00:20 UTC ]
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The Best Novels of the 1890s

The 1890s saw pioneering works of science fiction, detective fiction, and Gothic horror all published, by some of the greatest English, Scottish, and Irish writers of the age. In the United States, too, novelists addressed social issues, sometimes in comic ways, while social realism continued to... Continue reading at Interesting Literature

[ Interesting Literature | 2019-12-31 15:00:10 UTC ]
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Editors’ Picks: Our Favorite Magazine Articles of 2019

Second only to the occasional test kitchen tour, the biggest perk of editing Folio: is the constant reminder that magazines overwhelmingly remain the primary medium for the greatest long-form journalism being produced today. As another year ends, we once again turned to the tastemakers... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-12-30 17:04:32 UTC ]
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16 of the Best Standalone SFF Novels From 2019

We're visiting Book Riot's Swords & Spaceships newsletter to get recommendations of 2019 standalone science fiction and fantasy novels. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-12-30 11:31:11 UTC ]
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Clare Pooley Makes a New Beginning In Her Debut Novel

With 'The Authenticity Project,' publishing in February, Clare Pooley reflects on sobriety and second chances. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Face Up: Industry Pros Pick Their Favorite Magazine Covers of 2019

While 2019 winds down, many of us are reflecting on the year that was. We talk about our favorite movies, TV shows, records, etc. But here at Folio:, one of our favorite things to look back at are the year's best magazine covers. As an annual tradition, we reach out to some of the top designers... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-12-19 19:17:56 UTC ]
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ITV to adapt novels from Peter James' Roy Grace series

Two novels from Peter James' Roy Grace series will be adapted for ITV by screenwriter and 'Endeavour' creator Russell Lewis. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-18 16:48:42 UTC ]
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Read Harder: A Debut Novel By A Queer Author

Find a new author to follow or the first book your fave wrote with this list of debut novels by queer authors for the 2020 Read Harder Challenge. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-12-18 11:31:50 UTC ]
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‘They Called Us Enemy’ Tops PW’s Graphic Novel Critics Poll

'They Called Us Enemy,' a graphic memoir by activist and longtime 'Star Trek' actor George Takei that recounts the story of his Japanese American family's internment during WWII, has claimed the top spot on PW’s annual Graphic Novel Critic’s Poll. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Technology is transforming our love lives — and our romance novels

A look at recent books that use FaceTime, A.I. and other innovations to spice up the genre. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-12-15 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Two Roads pre-empts 'fascinating' Charles novel after 12-publisher battle in US

Two Roads has pre-empted a “fascinating” novel by Janet Skeslien Charles that was the subject of a 12-way auction in the US and 17 other foreign rights deals. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-13 00:50:28 UTC ]
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In the impeachment spin wars, only the English majors can save us

“Read the transcript!” both sides tweet. But why isn’t that simple instruction delivering us all to the same conclusion? Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-12-12 15:28:43 UTC ]
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Read Harder: A Historical Fiction Novel Not Set in WWII

It can seem like every historical fiction read focuses on one event, but we've got historical fiction novels not set in WWII for the Read Harder challenge. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-12-12 11:32:03 UTC ]
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De’Shawn Charles Winslow wins 2019 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize.

Huge congratulations to De’Shawn Charles Winslow, who last night took home the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize for his acclaimed debut In West Mills. Winslow was presented with the prestigious prize—which has in previous years been awarded to Junot Diaz, Tiphanie Yanique, Viet Thanh Nguyen,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-12-11 17:00:27 UTC ]
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Canongate clinches Tahmima Anam's fourth novel in six-figure deal

Canongate has signed a six-figurre deal for London-based author Tahmima Anam's fourth novel Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-10 17:15:51 UTC ]
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Bill Gates recommends 5 favorite books for 2019 — and looks ahead to ‘Infinite Jest’

Books on sleep, education, American history, world growth and one novel made the cut this year. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-12-10 16:00:00 UTC ]
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Sarah Lean moves to S&S UK for next middle-grade novel

Author Sarah Lean will move from HarperCollins to Simon & Schuster UK with middle-grade novel The Good Bear, to be illustrated by Fiona Woodcock. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-06 02:43:12 UTC ]
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Little Island sells Grehan novel to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Irish press Little Island Books has sold North American rights to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for Meg Grehan’s The Deepest Breath. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-06 02:34:16 UTC ]
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HQ buys 'powerful' third novel from Hello! editor-in-chief Nixon

HQ has bought the "powerful, hilarious and deeply emotional" new novel from Hello! editor-in-chief Rosie Nixon in a two-book deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-04 14:05:45 UTC ]
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4 Graphic Novel Adaptations of Shakespeare

Want to experience the bard(s) as they were meant to be enjoyed without being pelted in the head with rotten vegetables by the haters? We got you. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-12-04 11:39:41 UTC ]
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