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1 month ago
Germany news

It was high time I told our stories': Jenny Erpenbeck on her International Booker winner Kairos

The novel Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck, translated by Michael Hofmann, was not an obvious choice for literary prizes in Germany but surprised with its win at the International Booker prize. [ more ]
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Vulture
1 month ago
Books

Nobel Laureate Alice Munro Dies at 92

Alice Munro, a renowned Canadian writer, passed away at 92, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking short stories that captured the complexities of everyday life. [ more ]
The Walrus
1 month ago
Writing

Alice Munro, Nobel-Winning Author, Dies at Ninety-Two | The Walrus

Alice Munro was a celebrated Canadian author, winning multiple prestigious literary awards and accolades for her exceptional short story collections. [ more ]
Vulture
1 month ago
Books

Nobel Laureate Alice Munro Dies at 92

Alice Munro, a renowned Canadian writer, passed away at 92, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking short stories that captured the complexities of everyday life. [ more ]
The Walrus
1 month ago
Writing

Alice Munro, Nobel-Winning Author, Dies at Ninety-Two | The Walrus

Alice Munro was a celebrated Canadian author, winning multiple prestigious literary awards and accolades for her exceptional short story collections. [ more ]
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#novels
The New Yorker
1 month ago
Writing

Andre Alexis Reads "Consolation"

André Alexis is a renowned playwright and fiction writer who has won prestigious literary awards for his novels and story collections. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Books

AS Byatt, author and critic, dies aged 87

AS Byatt, acclaimed writer and critic, has passed away at the age of 87.
Byatt's novels, including Possession and The Children's Book, were complex and critically acclaimed.
Byatt's work explored family, myth, and narrative, and she won numerous literary awards throughout her career. [ more ]
The New Yorker
1 month ago
Writing

Andre Alexis Reads "Consolation"

André Alexis is a renowned playwright and fiction writer who has won prestigious literary awards for his novels and story collections. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Books

AS Byatt, author and critic, dies aged 87

AS Byatt, acclaimed writer and critic, has passed away at the age of 87.
Byatt's novels, including Possession and The Children's Book, were complex and critically acclaimed.
Byatt's work explored family, myth, and narrative, and she won numerous literary awards throughout her career. [ more ]
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The Spinoff
1 month ago
Books

What actually are the Ockhams?

Ockham New Zealand Book Awards recognize adult books in four categories since 2016, including increased prize money and a Māori Language Award. [ more ]
Vulture
1 month ago
Writing

PEN America Writers Threw Their Own Party

The Freedom to Write for Palestine reading, held in response to destabilization of the American PEN chapter due to delays in responding to Israel's occupation of Gaza, highlighted key issues. [ more ]
Vulture
3 months ago
Books

It's the National Book Foundation's 5 Under 35

5 Under 35 honors debut writers under 35.
Books selected for exploring themes of placelessness, identity, and history. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Books

Kathryn Scanlan: Gordon Burn prize winner on pushing the boundaries of fiction

The word 'taut' is overused in book marketing, ironically fitting for Kathryn Scanlan's work.
Scanlan's books blur the line between novel and nonfiction, creatively constructed from real-life sources. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Books

Kathryn Scanlan wins Gordon Burn prize for novel Kick the Latch

Kathryn Scanlan wins Gordon Burn prize for novel about horse training
Kick the Latch pushes boundaries of form and genre [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Books

Kathryn Scanlan: Gordon Burn prize winner on pushing the boundaries of fiction

The word 'taut' is overused in book marketing, ironically fitting for Kathryn Scanlan's work.
Scanlan's books blur the line between novel and nonfiction, creatively constructed from real-life sources. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Books

Kathryn Scanlan wins Gordon Burn prize for novel Kick the Latch

Kathryn Scanlan wins Gordon Burn prize for novel about horse training
Kick the Latch pushes boundaries of form and genre [ more ]
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The Paris Review
3 months ago
Books

Announcing the 2024 George Plimpton and Susannah Hunnewell Prize Winners - The Paris Review

The George Plimpton Prize and the Susannah Hunnewell Prize are prestigious awards at The Paris Review.
Moira McCavana and Caleb Crain are the recipients of the upcoming awards. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Books

Anne Enright and Isabella Hammad make the Women's prize for fiction longlist

Diverse longlist of Women's prize for fiction
Debut novelists prominent on longlist [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

With the Novel Prize, Three Anglophone Publishers Team to Champion Innovative Fiction

The Novel Prize is a biennial award for literary nonfiction by three indie publishers.
The Novel Prize provides international reach with a $10,000 purse and simultaneous publication in three regions. [ more ]
Independent
4 months ago
Books

Colum McCann: 'I'd hate to name books I couldn't finish. I know too much about what it takes to go into a book to hear people disparage them'

Colum McCann has written a diverse range of literary works.
McCann has received numerous prestigious awards for his writing. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Books

Gordon Burn prize announces electric' shortlist

Booker-shortlisted author Jonathan Escoffery and Guardian Ireland correspondent Rory Carroll are among those shortlisted for the Gordon Burn prize.
The prize celebrates books that push boundaries, cross genres, or challenge readers' expectations. [ more ]
Literary Hub
6 months ago
Writing

The Award-Winning Novels of 2023

The winners of the biggest book prizes of 2023 have been announced.
Barbara Kingsolver's novel, Demon Copperhead, is praised for its humor and examination of poverty and drug addiction. [ more ]
#poetry
Block Club Chicago
6 months ago
Chicago

Chicago Review Of Books Announces 2023 Award Winners

The Chicago Review of Books announced the winners of its annual awards in categories like fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and essay/short story.
The awards honor works published by authors from the Chicago area's literary community. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Writing

The Ghost of Johnnie Taylor Reflects

Chaun Ballard has received prestigious awards for his poetry collections, including the 2023 A. Poulin, Jr. Prize. [ more ]
Block Club Chicago
6 months ago
Chicago

Chicago Review Of Books Announces 2023 Award Winners

The Chicago Review of Books announced the winners of its annual awards in categories like fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and essay/short story.
The awards honor works published by authors from the Chicago area's literary community. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Writing

The Ghost of Johnnie Taylor Reflects

Chaun Ballard has received prestigious awards for his poetry collections, including the 2023 A. Poulin, Jr. Prize. [ more ]
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#literary awards
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Books

Booker prize 2023: will the judges talk themselves out of the right choice?

The winner of this year's Booker prize will be announced next Sunday.
The list of 150-odd titles considered for the prize is never made public.
Awards seek to establish their own identities and may overlook certain genres or authors. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Books

AS Byatt, author and critic, dies aged 87

AS Byatt, an acclaimed writer and critic, has died at the age of 87.
Byatt authored complex and critically acclaimed novels, including the Booker prize-winning Possession.
Her work explored family, myth, and narrative, and she received numerous literary awards throughout her career. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Books

Booker prize 2023: will the judges talk themselves out of the right choice?

The winner of this year's Booker prize will be announced next Sunday.
The list of 150-odd titles considered for the prize is never made public.
Awards seek to establish their own identities and may overlook certain genres or authors. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Books

AS Byatt, author and critic, dies aged 87

AS Byatt, an acclaimed writer and critic, has died at the age of 87.
Byatt authored complex and critically acclaimed novels, including the Booker prize-winning Possession.
Her work explored family, myth, and narrative, and she received numerous literary awards throughout her career. [ more ]
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