The Big Picture: Reading Historical Fiction During a Global Pandemic

Historical fiction can remind us that these "unprecedented" times are anything but. Here's what they can teach us about our current crisis. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

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Jobs Bio a Global Hit: International Bestsellers December 2011

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Head of Zeus makes first fiction buy

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Head of Zeus makes fiction buy

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BBC Short Story Award to accept global entries in 2012

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‘The Great Big Book of Horrible Things,’ by Matthew White

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