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Kate Kellaway’s best poetry books of 2023
2023 has been a year of such rich variety for poetry that picking out five volumes feels bordering on impossible. Superb collections include those by Claudia Rankine, Majella Kelly, Mary Jean Chan, Cecilia Knapp and Carole Satyamurti – each deserving of a special mention. But the following stand out for their memorable idiosyncrasy and can…
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Lit for all: Over 15k throng venue | Bengaluru News
BENGALURU : In the midst of a fast-paced urban landscape, Bengalureans still find solace in books. As we peel back the layers of this literary affair, we discover that Bengalureans don’t merely read, they immerse themselves in narratives, cultivating a culture where stories become an integral part of the city’s identity.To celebrate the love of…
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‘Marry Me a Little,’ published by PSU Press, one of ‘Oprah’s Best Books of 2023’
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — “Marry Me a Little,” a nonfiction graphic novel by Rob Kirby which was published in February by Penn State University Press’s imprint Graphic Mundi, has landed on Oprah Winfrey’s list of the best books of 2023. In a November issue of O Quarterly dedicated to the year in literature, Kirby’s memoir…
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NMC Library: Ancient Indian Medicine & Surgery Literature |
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) is planning to create a library in which all books and manuscripts related to medicine and surgery in ancient India will be available. It has called for experts from the medical field and other disciplines to help identify and collect the books and manuscripts for this purpose.The NMC’s…
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HPPR Radio Readers Book Club presents “A Carol Dickens Christmas”
Tune in for an HPPR Radio Readers Book Clubholiday tradition: the two-hour broadcast of a High Plains author’s delightful Christmas story: A Carol Dickens Christmas, featuring a fresh reading by the book’s author, Thomas Fox Averill. BROADCAST SCHEDULE: Thursday, December 21st— 9-11pm CTSunday, December 24th— 1-3pm CT Thomas Fox Averill, an O. Henry Award Winner, is…
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FESTIVAL: CELEBRATING THE INTELLECT
Last weekend, I immersed myself in the enchanting experience of the 5th Adab Festival, hosted at Habitt City in Karachi, and spearheaded by the publisher Ameena Saiyid, director and owner, Lightstone Publishers. The vibrant ambience amidst the various linguistic offerings and festival’s liveliness was captivating. Insightful workshops, book launches and thoughtful discussions were the life…
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Kelly Writers House will host its annual Edible Books Contest on Dec. 4
The Kelly Writers House will host their annual Edible Books Contest on Dec. 4. Credit: Abhiram Juvvadi Kelly Writers House will host its annual Edible Books Contest on Dec. 4, where participants can create a food-based representation of a book that is important to them. The event will take place at KWH, starting at 5:30…
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NMC setting up library of literature on ancient Indian medicine, surgery | India News
NEW DELHI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) is planning to create a library in which all books and manuscripts related to medicine and surgery in ancient India will be available. It has called for experts from the medical field and other disciplines to help identify and collect the books and manuscripts for this purpose.The NMC’s…
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Lawrence Co. library director speaks out on proposed rules for Alabama libraries
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Governor Kay Ivey proposed rules for public libraries in Alabama to adopt when it comes to placing restrictions on books deemed inappropriate for children. According to WAFF’s newspaper partner, The Decatur Daily, the Lawrence County Public Library Director Rex Bain said the proposed rules are a form of censorship due to…
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Proposed rules for Alabama libraries would restrict inappropriate books for children
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Governor Kay Ivey proposed rules for public libraries in Alabama to adopt when it comes to placing restrictions on books deemed inappropriate for children. According to WAFF’s newspaper partner, The Decatur Daily, the Lawrence County Public Library Director M. Rex Bain said the proposed rules are a form of censorship due…
