Saeed Jones on BuzzFeed’s Twitter Show, Audible Turns Twenty, and More
Actress Krysten Ritter releases thriller novel; McSweeney’s and Casper Mattress launch print magazine; Beth Ann Fennelly on micro-memoirs; and other news.
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5 Over 50: 2017
Five writers over the age of fifty whose debut books were released this year: Jimin Han, Laura Hulthen Thomas, Karen E. Osborne, Tina Carlson, and Peg Alford Pursell. Excerpts of their books are available in 5 Over 50 Reads 2017.
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The Poet at Work: A Profile of Kevin Young
With a new book of nonfiction, Bunk, a new job as director of a leading research center on black culture, and a new role as poetry editor of the New Yorker, Kevin Young is fully engaged in a personal program of moving multitudes.
Page One: Where New and Noteworthy Books Begin
Page One offers the first lines of a dozen new and noteworthy books, including Louise Erdrich’s novel Future Home of the Living God and Victoria Chang’s poetry collection Barbie Chang.
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Emily Dickinson and the Power of Language, Poetry of Politics and Place, and More
Library of Congress launches web portal to explore its digital collections; Milkweed Editions to publish the late Max Ritvo’s second book; Barnes & Noble donates to hurricane-affected areas; and other news.
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On Writing the (Short) Nonfiction Book: A Conversation
Object Lessons is a series of nonfiction books published by Bloomsbury that each explore a single object. A new group of Object Lessons authors discuss their process—from research, voice, and style to the challenge of incorporating both personal and journalistic perspectives in their books.
Steamroller Crushes Terry Pratchett’s Unfinished Works, Iran’s New Book Complex, and More
The Center for Fiction announces First Novel Prize shortlist; emoji poetry contest; Sally Wen Mao on creative practice and obsessions; and other news.
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Chicago
Adam Morgan, editor in chief of the Chicago Review of Books, explores the many sides and literary sights of Chicago, and how the city continues to evolve.
Rona Jaffe Award Winners, Contemporary African Women Poets, and More
A new documentary explores the life and work of Lorraine Hansberry; PEN pulls YA novelist’s nomination for literary award; Tom Clancy’s widow sues estate over rights to Jack Ryan character; and other news.
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Fans Invited to Game of Thrones Author’s Archives, Rebecca Solnit’s New Essays, and More
Tips for reading on a budget; living writers pictured on stamps; the first poetry-generating machine; and other news.
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