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7 Novels About Women Over 60 Who Defy Societal Expectations
An older woman protagonist launched into a story of substance isn’t all that easy to find. An older woman protagonist who upends our expectations about aging in gripping and unforgettable ways is truly rare. When I find one, I give an inward bow to the author and want to share the good news. I’m aware…
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To Kill a Mockingbird among 4 books dropped from Surrey’s recommended school reading list
The Surrey School District has removed four well-known books from its recommended reading list for students in Grade 10 or higher because of concerns over some of the content. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, In the Heat of the Night by John Ball and The Absolutely…
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Anisuz Zaman offers four new literary works
Anisuz Zaman Fiction writer and translator Anisuz Zaman’s four new literary works are available at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair. The writer’s collection of short stories titled Kathure Kathan has been published by Bidyaprokash, while his Bangla translations of three novels have been published by Pathak Shamabesh. ‘Cover designed by artist Razib Datta, Kathure Kathan…
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Audio books can promote our literature globally: Imrad
Imrad Zulkarnine and (Right) A visitor browses audio books at a stall at the ongoing Amart Ekushey Book Fair. — New Age photo Audio book, Kahinik, co-founder and curator Imrad Zulkarnine said that audio book apps could play an important role in promoting Bangla language and literary works among people across the globe. ‘Human beings…
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The 30 Best Romance Novels Of All Time
Romance books are the most popular genre in the publishing world, and for good reason. Love stories appeal to everyone, from teenagers to great-grandparents, and romance novels offer escape with the promise of a happily ever after. In an uncertain world, that guarantee that the protagonists will end up together has made people pine for…
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Maltese socio-political satirical novel nominated for EU’s Prize for Literature
A story inspired by Malta’s political crisis of 2019 that also rings true for other countries has been nominated for this year’s European Union Prize for Literature. The National Book Council has nominated Aleks Farrugia’s novel Ir-Re Borg, three years after the author was disqualified because the media house that published his book Għall-Glorja tal-Patrija…
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‘Dune’ Centers Islamic Imagery. These Muslim-World Novels Center Christ.
Can you imagine if Dune took place in the ocean instead of the desert? One Christian novel does. With Dune: Part Two now in theaters, moviegoers are once again treated to the cinematic spectacle of Frank Herbert’s popular sci-fi epic. Less known is how his 1965 novel bears witness to the influence of Muhammad. And…
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What You Should Be Reading This Winter According to Indie Booksellers
Every Tuesday, a wave of new books is published, fresh off the printing press onto the shelves of bookstores around the world. Even for a book editor like me, it gets overwhelming to keep track of all the forthcoming titles. So we’ve turned to our most trusted source for recommendations: indie booksellers. From a star-crossed…
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6 Young Adult Novels That Reimagine and Retell Greek Mythology
Deborah Crossland, the author of “The Quiet Part Out Loud,” recommends some of her favorite Y.A. reimaginings of classical myths. For me, mythology isn’t only about gods fighting each other or controlling a hero’s fate. Mythology is about the essence of being human. Myths tap into something universal — they help us understand how to…
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Book drive held to bring literature to Rikers Island inmates
Feb 29, 2024, 1:23amUpdated 3h ago A local legal aid group is working to bring books directly to those who need them the most – incarcerated people at Rikers Island. According to the Department of Justice, there’s a direct link between crime and reading failures. The DOJ says over 70% of people incarcerated in U.S.…