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Creative Australia funds literature organisations and individuals
14 December 2023 Books+Publishing @booksandpublishing Creative Australia has announced the Four Year Investment for Organisations program for 2025–2028. Among the 159 organisations in Creative Australia’s multi-year investment, 14 literature organisations are listed. Creative Australia also announced its 2023 funding recipients under the categories Arts Projects for Organisations and Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups,…
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“Literature as a Vehicle.” A Unique Book Prize Focuses on Works Addressing Racism and Diversity
From Left to right: Charlayne Hunter-Gault, Matthew F. Delmont, Geraldine Brooks, Lan Samantha Chang, Saeed Jones and Karen Long at the podium. Photo by McKinley Wiley. Since 1963, the Cleveland Foundation has sponsored the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards (AWBAs), the only juried American book prize focusing on works that address racism and diversity. I recently had…
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The 138 Best Book Covers of 2023
For what is now the eighth time in a row, I am pleased to present the best book covers of the year—as chosen by some of the industry’s best book cover designers. This year, I asked 47 designers to share their favorite covers of the year, and they came back with a grand total of 139 covers…
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5 brilliant books that pioneered new subgenres of literature
“There is nothing new under the sun.” That’s a sentiment that fans of storytelling may be especially familiar with. Sometimes, it can feel as though books recycle the same settings, characters, concepts, and ideas from past works. Just consider how many fantasy novels are populated with elves, dwarfs, and orcs. These are fantasies. The authors…
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‘I repeatedly failed to win any awards’: my doomed career as a North Korean novelist
Since its founding, North Korea has always had an elaborate bureaucracy for artistic production, organised within the Korean Workers party’s agitation and propaganda department. This framework was set up in emulation of the Soviet system under Stalin. Over time, this artistic bureaucracy has been increasingly adapted to promote the cult of personality surrounding the first…
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The 25 Best-Selling Books Of All Time
Creating a roundup of the 25 best-selling books of all time is harder than it sounds. Books—especially those published hundreds of years ago—were published in different editions and translated into multiple languages. Some received abridged editions, or were expanded into definitive ones. Some were published as serials, and then compiled into larger volumes. Others were…
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Some of our favorite geeky literature is on sale at Amazon and Target
If you’re looking to add some books to your nerd-centric sundry, or you’re shopping for some last-minute gifts for the holidays, you’ll want to check out the collection of literature currently on sale at Amazon and Target. Some of our favorite books from the past year and some personal selections are discounted by 20% or…
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Some of our favorite geeky literature is on sale at Amazon and Target
If you’re looking to add some books to your nerd-centric sundry, or you’re shopping for some last-minute gifts for the holidays, you’ll want to check out the collection of literature currently on sale at Amazon and Target. Some of our favorite books from the past year and some personal selections are discounted by 20% or…
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The best gifts for book worms that aren’t actually books
Books can serve as a comfort, an escape from reality, or a life lesson. That’s why the best gifts for book lovers are those that celebrate the power of words and the people who love them. While new books are nice, these thoughtful presents help elevate the reading experience — whether you’re looking for a…
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Do You Know These Novels With Academic Settings?
A strong sense of place can deeply influence a story, and in some cases, the setting can even feel like a character itself. This week’s literary geography quiz is about 21st-century novels with characters on on college campuses around the United States. To play, just make your selection in the multiple-choice list and the correct…