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fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Eight Authors We're Excited to See at the 2025 Portland Book Festival

The Portland Book Festival gathers writers, publishers, and readers for readings, talks, and book sales, marking a literary season and supporting attendees' mental health.
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fromKqed
1 month ago

'These Summer Storms' Is a Steamy Take on Rich People Behaving Badly

Alice returns to her family after a long absence, facing dramatic family dynamics and personal healing after her father's death.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Saraswati by Gurnaik Johal review an ambitious Indian panorama

Gurnaik Johal's writing challenges conventional storytelling by exploring diverse narratives and themes in his first novel, Saraswati, aligning with the emerging connection genre.
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fromBustle
3 months ago

These New Books Deserve A Spot On Your Summer Reading List

Summer offers a perfect opportunity to dive back into reading with numerous exciting new book releases.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A Danish Groundhog Day or tales of millennial angst What should win next week's International Booker?

The shortlisted International Booker Prize books emphasize brevity and impactful narratives, tackling timely and evergreen themes.
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fromKqed
4 months ago

This Terrifying Horror Novel Proves: Nothing Is Old if You Make it New

Nat Cassidy's 'When the Wolf Comes Home' revitalizes the werewolf genre with empathetic characters and a unique blend of horror and humor.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The Homemade God by Rachel Joyce review portrait of a patriarch

What would writers do without problematic patriarchs? From King Lear to Logan Roy, they are the linchpins of countless family dramas: adored fathers who dominate and damage their children in equal measure.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

What Does the Literature of the Working Class Look Like?

Mundane labor contributes significantly to shaping one's identity, challenging preconceived notions of work as mere drudgery.
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