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Martha Nussbaum wins $1 million Berggruen Prize; an attempted murder over spoiled book endings; interviews with National Book Award finalists; and other news.
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Martha Nussbaum wins $1 million Berggruen Prize; an attempted murder over spoiled book endings; interviews with National Book Award finalists; and other news.
Dutton releases its first batch of mini books; a romance novelist tackles consent and empowerment; marathon readings of Frankenstein to take place throughout the world; and other news.
A new prize for political fiction; Stephen King’s latest least favorite word; Anne Lamott, a leftie guru of optimism; and other news.
Finalists for the Andrew Carnegie Medals; Glory Edim’s Well-Read Black Girl anthology; Shelley Jackson’s new novel; and other news.
Broadway Books is a locally owned, independent bookstore that has been an active member of the Northeast Portland community since 1992. Committed to bringing together authors and readers in an interactive environment, in supporting local authors, and in being a supportive member of their neighborhood, the bookstore hosts numerous author readings, literary events, book signings, and talks throughout the year.
Going hungry at the Iowa Writer’s Workshop; Ursula K. Le Guin’s final book of poems; self-published titles pass the million mark; and other news.
Emily Nemens on her new role at the storied magazine, her editing process, and her plans for future issues.
Helmed by Ann Hood, a new imprint from Akashic Books offers a home for books about grief, loss, and recovery.
In this continuing series, a book critic discusses Minnesota’s thriving literary community and the importance of reviewing small-press titles.
In our third annual installment of this series, five authors over the age of fifty who published their debut books this year—Jeanne McCulloch, A. G. Lombardo, Anne Youngson, Maw Shein Win, and Laura Esther Wolfson—share their paths to publication.