Prize for thriller novels without female victims draws mixed reactions

One female writer is setting up a book prize to reward the best crime novel in which no woman is the victim. Some – inspired by the #MeToo movement – are happy with the initiative, others fear it fails to address tough, real life issues. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

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New Stephen King novel for Hard Case Crime

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Bhattacharya wins RSL Ondaatje Prize

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Reddit Drops the Filter and Draws Audiences

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Orange to cease sponsorship of Fiction Prize

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Octogenarian wins Indie Foreign Fiction Prize

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The Changing Online Mix

According to the newest figures from Bowker Market Research, online retailers accounted for 39% of all book sales in 2011, up from 30% in 2010. The increase gave the online channel, led by Amazon and BN.com, a commanding lead over bookstore chains as the largest outlet for sales. The chains,... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Saqi's Yasmin wins Kim Scott Walwyn Prize

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Wolfson History Prizes to Harries and Walsham

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Heneage novels to Quercus

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'Original' Caine Prize shortlist revealed

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Oneworld's Edwards shortlisted for Commonwealth Book Prize

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Children's book promoting veganism gets mixed reception from experts

Author Ruby Roth's new book 'Vegan Is Love' discusses how food gets from the farm to the kitchen table. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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"Exhilarating" first novel to Atlantic

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Faber launches Burn memorial prize

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