Category: Literature and Books

  • The Hindu On Books newsletter | On World Book Day, remembering Sudhir Kakar, reading Dalit literature and more

    (This newsletter comes to you with book reviews, reading recommendations, interviews with authors and more. Subscribe here.) Welcome to this edition of The Hindu on Books Newsletter, and wishing all readers a happy World Book Day. In Salman Rushdie’s new book, Knife, about the attack on him in August 2022, he writes that language can be used…

  • Danielle Dutton’s Surreal Take on Human Existence

    Danielle Dutton’s Surreal Take on Human Existence

    “Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other,” the author’s new collection, ranges from a playful one-act drama set in a lake to short fiction rife with apocalyptic anxiety. PRAIRIE, DRESSES, ART, OTHER, by Danielle Dutton Aspiring writers now get M.F.A.s in creative writing, instead of studying literature, and novelists end up teaching these people rather than attending to…

  • 8 Jhumpa Lahiri Books Every Literary Enthusiast Must Explore

    8 Jhumpa Lahiri Books Every Literary Enthusiast Must Explore

    8 Jhumpa Lahiri Books Every Literary Enthusiast Must Explore (Image Credit: Instagram) Jhumpa Lahiri is an amazing storyteller loved for her wonderful stories and beautiful writing. Her books have fascinated readers everywhere by exploring immigrant life, identity, family, and relationships in a very touching way. She has a special talent for understanding people’s feelings, which…

  • World Book and Copyright Day 2024: List of books to read

    World Book and Copyright Day 2024: List of books to read

    The fundamental purpose of book celebrations is to encourage youngsters to read and to embrace the joy of reading. This is a fantastic day to read the book of your choice and learn about different genres of literature. To Kill a Mockingbird The 1961 book To Kill a Mockingbird was written by Harper Lee. The…

  • World book and copyright day 2024: Celebrating reading and literature

    World book and copyright day 2024: Celebrating reading and literature

    World book and copyright day 2024: Celebrating reading and literature Askari Jaffer Hans News Service | 23 April 2024 7:09 AM GMT Highlights World Book and Copyright Day, also known as World Book Day or International Day of the Book, is observed globally on April 23 to promote the joys of… World Book and Copyright…

  • Imperium College Ignites Passion for Literature on World Book Day

    Imperium College Ignites Passion for Literature on World Book Day

    (Kuala Lumpur, 23rd April 2024) – Imperium International College, a beacon of academic excellence, celebrated World Book Day with fervor and enthusiasm, underscoring its commitment to promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading within its vibrant community. The day’s festivities commenced with a serene Silent Reading Session, where students and staff alike delved into…

  • Washoe County Library rejects 8 book challenges

    Washoe County Library rejects 8 book challenges

    SPANISH SPRINGS, Nev. — Eight books that have been challenged for either removal or reclassification at the Washoe County Library System will stay on the shelves, the library board decided at a meeting last Wednesday. The board voted four-to-one to reject the challenges, with board Chair Gianna Jacks as the single vote in favor of…

  • Washoe County Library stands by freedom of literature, won’t remove challenged books

    Washoe County Library stands by freedom of literature, won’t remove challenged books

    SPANISH SPRINGS, Nev. — Eight books that have been challenged for either removal or reclassification at the Washoe County Library System will stay on the shelves, the library board decided at a meeting last Wednesday. The board voted four-to-one to reject the challenges, with board Chair Gianna Jacks as the single vote in favor of…

  • The Power of Books: Isobel Abulhoul on Engaging Young Readers

    The Power of Books: Isobel Abulhoul on Engaging Young Readers

    Isobel Abulhoul, who founded the Emirates LitFest and Magrudy’s bookstore chain in the UAE, focuses on turning children into readers. Isobel Abulhoul. Image: Emirates Literature Foundation By Hannah Johnson | @HannahSJohnson ‘New Trends Can Be Adapted and Utilized’ Isobel Abulhoul is a singular figure in the United Arab Emirates’ literary scene. Her credentials are impressive thanks…

  • World Book and Copyright Day – Preserving Legacy of Authors, Publishers

    World Book and Copyright Day – Preserving Legacy of Authors, Publishers

    Hyderabad: Every year World Book and Copyright Day is celebrated on April 23 and it is also known as ‘World Book Day’. The day is celebrated by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and other related organisations across the world to honour authors, and books, and to promote the art of reading.…