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Scottish authors criticise cancellation of Glasgow literary festival Aye Write
Val McDermid, Douglas Stuart and Andrew O’Hagan are among the Scottish authors criticising the cancellation of Glasgow literary festival Aye Write after its funding application was turned down by Creative Scotland. McDermid said it was “profoundly depressing” that Glasgow “cannot sustain a book festival”, while Stuart called it “unacceptable”. O’Hagan said that the cancellation is…
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No one’s ego is worth more than the literary industry
Your novel is about Damian, a young writer whose hubris and contempt for other writers and the Maltese way of doing things seem typical of someone who believes he is too big for the insular context he was born in. One could argue that the way Damian sees Malta is absolutely necessary because it helps…
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7 Very Short Books That You Can Read in One Sitting
A few years ago, I found myself getting into short books. Works of fiction mostly, very short story collections. I was quite literally attracted to their shortness—the slim spines a definite selling point. At first I worried that my attention span was shrinking. That soon—perhaps very soon—I wouldn’t read anything at all. But no: I…
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50 Must-Read Books for Second Graders
Welcome to Amy’s Bookshelf! Here, teachers will find carefully curated book lists for each grade level from kindergarten to twelfth grade. Moving forward, new lists filled with book recommendations will be published weekly. Sometimes, these lists will be organized around a specific theme, like a holiday or seasonal event. Other times, they will feature rockstar…
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LGBTQ Literature: Queer History Books on My Radar
LGBTQ Literature is a Readers and Book Lovers series dedicated to discussing literature that has made an impact on the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. From fiction to contemporary nonfiction to history and everything in between, any literature that touches on LGBTQ themes is welcome in this series. LGBTQ Literature posts on the…
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High Library holds Blind Date With a Book event
With Valentine’s Day and the cold month of February in the rearview mirror, it seems the energy behind the holiday hasn’t yet been forgotten by one building on campus. The High Library is an integral heart of campus, and its consistent beating and resources to students, faculty and staff alike are invaluable. While they are…
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La Joie De Vivre, A New Bookstore Cafe, Opens In Manhattan
Literary Francophiles, your time has come. A new independent French and English languages bookstore and café just opened in Manhattan. And the vibes are parfaite. Located at 145 West 27 St. in NoMad, La Joie de Vivre offers a quick getaway to France. 50% of books sold in the store are in French, offering French…
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Hold Onto Your Bodices! We’re Ranking the 10 Most Impactful Romance Novels of All Time
The romance novel business is booming, and it has been for centuries! Falling in love (or lust!) is such a quintessentially human experience that it’s no wonder romance is such a popular genre for readers. While there are some novels that everyone agrees are among the best romantic stories ever told, there are others that…
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BOOKS TO CELEBRATE ADVOCACY IN LITERATURE FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
First LadiesBy Marie Benedict Mary McLeod Bethune descended from parents who had once been enslaved. She was born free as the 15th of 17 children in a rustic log cabin in South Carolina. When a teacher in her small country schoolhouse witnesses Mary’s abilities, she helps her obtain a scholarship for higher education. Ultimately Mary…
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What the closure of Small Press Distribution means for readers.
March 29, 2024, 9:17am Depending on which corners of literary social media you frequent, yesterday’s breaking news that SPD (Small Press Distribution) was going under was either an enormous surprise or a predictable tragedy, but the suddenness of the news was a shock to everyone. Effective immediately, the 55-year-old distribution house—which served over three hundred…