Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks agoBritish novelist Gwendoline Riley wins a $175k Windham-Campbell prize
Gwendoline Riley and seven other writers receive $175,000 each from the Windham-Campbell prizes for their contributions to literature.
The Brooklyn Public Library has released a list of its 100 favorite books of the year, a wide-ranging collection of fiction and nonfiction, short stories, poetry, and graphic novels for all ages. Curated by BPL's well-read librarians and staff, the list features the best books those librarians read this year - including new releases and old classics. Whether you're looking for something to pass the time over the holiday break or preparing for a New Year's Resolution to read more, BPL's librarians have the best recommendations in the city. Here's just a small selection of their favorite reads!