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One of the most beloved writers of all time': the genius of Joan Aiken at 100

Joan Aiken, a once-desperate widow, became a beloved author after her neglected manuscript was published, marking a notable literary success story.

Where Dragons Are Real and the Unicorns Are in Serious Trouble

Katherine Rundell's "Impossible Creatures" enriches British children's fantasy literature, reaffirming its historical and cultural significance.
The author draws on her unique background, blending academia and creative storytelling.

One of the most beloved writers of all time': the genius of Joan Aiken at 100

Joan Aiken, a once-desperate widow, became a beloved author after her neglected manuscript was published, marking a notable literary success story.

Where Dragons Are Real and the Unicorns Are in Serious Trouble

Katherine Rundell's "Impossible Creatures" enriches British children's fantasy literature, reaffirming its historical and cultural significance.
The author draws on her unique background, blending academia and creative storytelling.
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Poet and Literary Icon Nikki Giovanni Dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, a prominent poet and author known for her conversational style and themes of resilience, passed away at 81, leaving a lasting literary legacy.

Nikki Giovanni's Legacy of Black Love

Nikki Giovanni's poetic legacy includes humor, social commentary, and a unique Black voice, making her a pivotal figure in American literature.

Poet and Literary Icon Nikki Giovanni Dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, a prominent poet and author known for her conversational style and themes of resilience, passed away at 81, leaving a lasting literary legacy.

Nikki Giovanni's Legacy of Black Love

Nikki Giovanni's poetic legacy includes humor, social commentary, and a unique Black voice, making her a pivotal figure in American literature.
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Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91; best-selling novelist was known for A Woman of Substance'

Barbara Taylor Bradford was a bestselling author whose works highlighted women's strength and sold over 90 million copies globally.

Long Island Novelist Nelson DeMille Dies at 81

Nelson DeMille, influential Long Island novelist, passed away at 81, leaving behind a remarkable literary legacy and a community mourning his loss.

Barbara Taylor Bradford dies at 91; best-selling novelist was known for A Woman of Substance'

Barbara Taylor Bradford was a bestselling author whose works highlighted women's strength and sold over 90 million copies globally.

Long Island Novelist Nelson DeMille Dies at 81

Nelson DeMille, influential Long Island novelist, passed away at 81, leaving behind a remarkable literary legacy and a community mourning his loss.
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Shuntaro Tanikawa, giant of Japanese poetry, dies aged 92

Shuntaro Tanikawa, a pioneer of modern Japanese poetry, died at 92, leaving a profound legacy in literature and language experimentation.

Shuntaro Tanikawa dies at 92; moved Japanese poetry beyond haiku

Shuntaro Tanikawa, a pioneering figure in modern Japanese poetry, died at 92, leaving a rich legacy of innovative and vibrant literary works.

Shuntaro Tanikawa, giant of Japanese poetry, dies aged 92

Shuntaro Tanikawa, a pioneer of modern Japanese poetry, died at 92, leaving a profound legacy in literature and language experimentation.

Shuntaro Tanikawa dies at 92; moved Japanese poetry beyond haiku

Shuntaro Tanikawa, a pioneering figure in modern Japanese poetry, died at 92, leaving a rich legacy of innovative and vibrant literary works.
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Hear Edgar Allan Poe's Horror Stories Read by Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, James Earl Jones, William S. Burroughs & Others

Poe's works explore the depths of horror and human obsession, presenting an unsettling glimpse into guilt and mortality.

Author and The Walrus Board Member Darrel J. McLeod has Died | The Walrus

Darrel J. McLeod, acclaimed Cree author, passed away, leaving a powerful legacy of advocacy for Indigenous rights and cultural storytelling.

Inspired by James Baldwin, Kosoko Jackson can't separate art & politics - and he wouldn't want to - Queerty

James Baldwin's impactful legacy resonates in the work and advocacy of Black queer individuals like Kosoko Jackson.
#edna-obrien

Edna O'Brien dies at 93; acclaimed Irish novelist challenged homeland's taboos on religion, sex, gender

Edna O'Brien, a revolutionary Irish author who fearlessly tackled controversial topics, has passed away at 93.

Edna O'Brien: her fearlessness paved the way for today's female Irish writers

Edna O'Brien's work was revolutionary, focusing on female friendship, intense longing, and unapologetic sex, breaking societal norms, and scandalizing Ireland.

Edna O'Brien dies at 93; acclaimed Irish novelist challenged homeland's taboos on religion, sex, gender

Edna O'Brien, a revolutionary Irish author who fearlessly tackled controversial topics, has passed away at 93.

Edna O'Brien: her fearlessness paved the way for today's female Irish writers

Edna O'Brien's work was revolutionary, focusing on female friendship, intense longing, and unapologetic sex, breaking societal norms, and scandalizing Ireland.
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How Michael Crichton's widow Sherri got James Patterson to finish Eruption'

Michael Crichton's widow Sherri Crichton sought collaboration for her husband's unfinished manuscript.

Alice Munro dies at 92; beloved Canadian author revered as short story master

Alice Munro, Nobel laureate and renowned short-story writer, passed away at 92, leaving behind an impactful legacy in the literary world.

Paul Auster, prolific and experimental man of letters and filmmaker, dies at 77

Paul Auster, a renowned American writer and filmmaker known for inventive narratives, blending history, politics, genre experiments, and self-references, has passed away at 77.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez's archive in Austin reveals all the secrets about his unpublished novel

The final chapter of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's work, 'Until August,' is set for release on what would have been his 97th birthday in March, in 40 languages.
His heirs decided to publish the novella despite initial doubts voiced by the author, marking his last literary endeavor as his memory faded.

Rebecca Rego Barry on Mystery Author Carolyn Wells and the Erasure of Women in Literary History

Carolyn Wells was a prolific and successful author during the Gilded Age, with 180 books and 82 detective novels, yet she is not widely remembered today.

Thinking About A.I. with Stanisaw Lem

Lem's thought-provoking futuristic concepts
Legacy and influence of Stanisław Lem

The Danish queen who translated Simone de Beauvoir

Simone de Beauvoir was not only a pioneer of feminism but also an influential writer in various genres including novels and memoirs.
Her memoirs, collected in two volumes by the Pleiade editorial collection, offer a comprehensive portrait not only of her life but of her entire era.
#ismail-kadare

Ismail Kadare obituary

Ismail Kadare was a prominent Albanian writer, likened to European literary giants like Balzac, Orwell, and Kafka, leaving behind an extensive and critical body of work that reflects Albanian history and culture.

Albania's world-renowned novelist Ismail Kadare dies at 88

Ismail Kadare, renowned Albanian novelist, dies at 88. He was a possible Nobel Literature Prize contender and internationally acclaimed for his works in various genres.

Ismail Kadare obituary

Ismail Kadare was a prominent Albanian writer, likened to European literary giants like Balzac, Orwell, and Kafka, leaving behind an extensive and critical body of work that reflects Albanian history and culture.

Albania's world-renowned novelist Ismail Kadare dies at 88

Ismail Kadare, renowned Albanian novelist, dies at 88. He was a possible Nobel Literature Prize contender and internationally acclaimed for his works in various genres.
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