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Trends in horror and graphic novels at this year’s Boi Mela
According to the publishers, the classic horror books are among their best selling novels this year Boi Mela 2024 is underway and has created ripples across the reading community. Many authors have published their works, most notably in the romance genre. However, the jarring lack of good horror novels and graphic novels is alarming. While…
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Four recently-published works showcase the changing themes in graphic novels
The demand for graphic novels has gone up by over 50% since the, say Indian booksellers, despite challenges like the steep rise in cost of paper. While the mythological retelling remains popular, we are seeing much more today, from books on the environment, technology and public policy, to memoirs, biographies and a whole range of…
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10 Books to Help You Understand Paraguay
Latin American literature—translated into English, authored by members of diasporic communities, unpacked by scholars, or written by next generation children of immigrants—has never experienced such widespread, mainstream popularity.* More easily than ever, readers can encounter writers and artists from so many Latin American countries, including Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, Argentina, El…
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These books were launched by Goan authors at GALF 2024
HOT OFF THE PRESS The 12th edition of the Goa Arts and Literature Festival (GALF) was held in Goa from February 15 to 17 this year, and the event saw quite a number of book launches by Goan authors, such as … GALF 2024 | Goa | ICG | books | Photo: Siddhartha Lall
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Mumbai: MuSo To Organise Literature Fest For Children On Feb 24
The Museum of Solutions (MuSo) will organise a oneof-its-kind children’s literature festival in Mumbai on Saturday, February 24. The festival will showcase some of the most relevant Indian children’s books that young readers can enjoy. It will feature 16 sessions, each designed to offer a diverse range of books to appeal to kids aged between…
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Literary Batman strikes her targets in unexpected ways
Lauren Oyler entertains in an essay collection that elevates literature and tips over the occasional sacred cow Critical gaze: Lauren Oyler. Photo: Carleen Coulter Roisin KIberd Today at 03:30 “I don’t really know why I write criticism,” says Lauren Oyler, prominent literary critic, in this essay collection. Still she continues, correcting cultural wrongs for uncertain…
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23 Shows Based on Books to Stream Now | What to Stream on Hulu
Are you the person who has to read the book first or do you like to wait for the next popular literary title to make its way to the silver screen? No matter how you prefer to keep up with popular book series and novels, Hulu has the best TV adaptations of stories by famous…
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5 Best Historical Fiction Novels, Ranked
Dive into the past and lose yourself in the captivating worlds of historical fiction! From sweeping epics that transport you to ancient battlefields to intimate stories of everyday lives amidst bygone eras, these novels offer a unique blend of entertainment and historical insight. Whether you yearn for the intrigue of courtly politics, the thrill of…
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Children’s Book Authors to Share Journey at Hubbs Children’s Literature Conference at St. Thomas – Newsroom | University of St. Thomas
Shayla Michelle Reaves Shayla Michelle Reaves took a chance 20 years ago and entered a written expression competition. Then a college student in Chicago, the now WCCO news anchor performed her original piece Echo in the Distance. Now her spoken words are written in an illustrated children’s book that she’ll discuss at the School of…
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Israeli forces have burned down the library of Al-Kalima.
February 21, 2024, 1:41pm As reported earlier this week by Ramy Abdu, Chairman of Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor, the Israeli army has burned down the the publishing house and library of Al-Kalima in the Sheikh Radwan neighborhood in Gaza. Breaking: The Israeli army destroys and burns down the publishing house and library of Al-Kalima in…