The 'overt threat of toxic masculinity' and 'the vapid promises of politicians and religion' in the other: South Africa's Sunday Times Literature Awards. The post South Africa’s Sunday Times Literary Awards Go to Gqola, Sithole appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
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The oldest bookstore in SoCal has always known its customers best, from tourists to Caltech professors and the diverse clientele that adores it today. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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The '5 Under 35' honorees from the National Book Foundation include two authors published by independent houses. The post US National Book Award Foundation Names Its 2022 ‘5 Under 35’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Three new books draw on great literature for access to Catholic, evangelical, and Buddhist teachings. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Hugo Award is the biggest science fiction award in the literary world, and it has just announced its 2022 finalists. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-04-07 16:12:38 UTC ]
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The 10 winners of the 37th Whiting Awards, each of which comes with a $50,000 prize, were announced on April 6 in a ceremony at the New-York Historical Society. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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If you're in search of more of the best short stories of all time, start with this list to build your to-read list! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-04-05 10:32:00 UTC ]
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Jennifer Egan walks and talks — about 'The Candy House,' her sequel to 'A Visit From the Goon Squad,' and why she still believes in fiction and humanity. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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If I could, I’d delve into undeservedly forgotten novels, works of intellectual history and biography -- and so much more Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-30 16:51:25 UTC ]
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New hero alert: Wong May, the winner of this year’s $165,000 Windham-Campbell Prize in poetry, who expressed surprise at the award given than she has consciously eschewed the literary world in favor of the work itself. On the Windham-Campbell website, Wong May has one of the all-time great... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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The eighth cycle of the Publishing Next industry award recognizes Indian publishing houses, professionals, and books. The post Awards: HarperCollins India Wins Top ‘Publishing Next’ 2021 Industry Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-29 17:11:25 UTC ]
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Opening these libraries up promises to re-balance the continent’s place in world history when it comes to its intellectual life. Continue reading at The Conversation
[ The Conversation | 2022-03-29 16:12:23 UTC ]
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The five-year-old Highland Book Prize Names four titles to its shortlist from university, independent, and major publishers. The post Awards: Scotland’s Highland Book Prize Names Its 2022 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-28 15:34:26 UTC ]
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The third day of its 2022 run saw Bologna Children's Book Fair catch its in-person stride with wall-to-wall activity. The post Bologna Is Back: Brisk Programming, Meetings, Awards appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-23 17:55:41 UTC ]
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Amazon's latest Kindle Paperwhite is one of the nicest (and newest) e-readers out there, and you can now pick one up at an all-time low. It's on sale for just $105, for a savings of $35 (25 percent) off the regular $140 price. You'll also find deals on the regular Kindle with a built-in front... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-03-22 10:35:35 UTC ]
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Swedish picture book author and illustrator Eva Lindström has won this year's Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, which carries with it a $525,000 USD purse. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This year’s recipients of the Hans Christian Andersen Award are France’s Marie-Aude Murail (l.), for writing; and Suzy Lee, from the Republic of Korea, for illustration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Dear Literary Community, We write to you from the Texas and North Carolina chapters of Writers for Democratic Action, a national organization committed to “bringing together the literary community to demand racial and economic justice, champion suffrage for all people, oppose impediments to... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-03-21 08:49:57 UTC ]
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The United Kingdom's based book award duo, Carnegie and Greenaway, have 16 shortlisted titles between them. The post More Children’s Books Awards: Carnegie and Greenaway Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-21 07:50:32 UTC ]
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With more than 4,000 library workers and advocates expected to attend, library leaders say this week's Public LIbrary Association conference, the largest in-person library gathering since February 2020, feels like a sign of renewal. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The NBCC Awards are the only awards in the U.S. chosen by book critics. Here are the winners for books published in 2021. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-03-18 15:45:58 UTC ]
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