Routinely Shunned, Ukrainian Lit Is Urgently Needed Now

Translator Steve Komarnyckyj describes the triumph of modestly published book of Ukrainian poetry on the global stage and what it says about the world. The post Routinely Shunned, Ukrainian Lit Is Urgently Needed Now appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Lit Hub Daily: August 23, 2023

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Lit Hub Daily: August 11, 2023

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Book Aid International: 25,000 Books for Ukrainian Libraries

A September shipment to Kyiv comprises new books donated by UK publishers for Book Aid International and PEN chapters' distribution. The post Book Aid International: 25,000 Books for Ukrainian Libraries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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‘A smorgasbord of unlikability’: the authors helping ‘sad girl lit’ grow up

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Feminist Book Club Experiences Second Break-In & Needs Help to Recover

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Simon & Schuster CEO says there's no need to be 'nervous' about new owner KKR

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Lit Hub Daily: August 2, 2023

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Gene Luen Yang to Headline 2023 Neustadt Lit Fest at OU

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