The summer 2021 reading list to rule all book lists

Posted on 06/10/2021 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Some readers are excited to pick up a copy of whatever book everyone is talking about. Others may only find...

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Tagged As: Book lists, Literary Hub

Dave Eggers's next book won't be on Amazon for its first 6 weeks

Posted on 06/10/2021 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Author Dave Eggers has special plans for his next novel, The Every. The book, a follow-up to the 2013 hit...

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Tagged As: Amazon, Bookstore, The New York Times

A new "Great Gatsby"-inspired tale stars a reimagined Jordan Baker

Posted on 06/09/2021 at 02:06 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Perhaps you were among those who cringed at the announcement of Nick, a novel that imagines the earlier years of...

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Tagged As: Book reviews, Classic literature, NPR

Author Jeanette Winterson burns her own books

Posted on 06/09/2021 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Book-burnings are nothing new, sadly. However, one recent instance of destruction stood out because of who was doing the burning...

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Tagged As: The Guardian, Women in literature

A Seamus Heaney walking tour will feature the poet's words and inspiration

Posted on 06/09/2021 at 09:50 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Simply visiting the homes or haunts of famous writers can be a moving experience for their fans. But imagine walking...

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Tagged As: Literary Hub, Literary tourism, Poetry

Read an excerpt from "Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir"

Posted on 06/09/2021 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Akwaeke Emezi, whose sophomore novel was a bestseller and nominee for multiple awards, has released a memoir. Dear Senthuran: A...

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Tagged As: Excerpt, Memoir, The New York Times

Maryland's library e-lending bill has become law

Posted on 06/08/2021 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The state of Maryland has passed a bill that should boost public libraries’ digital lending abilities. Publishers Weekly reports that...

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Tagged As: Libraries, Publishers Weekly

Tsitsi Dangarembga wins the PEN Pinter Prize

Posted on 06/08/2021 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Those speaking out against injustice and wrongs in the world often find themselves attacked, not praised, for their efforts. Zimbabwean...

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Tagged As: Awards, The Guardian

The longtime leader of Scholastic has died

Posted on 06/08/2021 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The man who made Scholastic Inc. into a children’s-fiction powerhouse has died. The publisher announced that Richard Robinson died Saturday...

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Tagged As: Children's literature, Obituary

Check out the Philip Roth Personal Library

Posted on 06/08/2021 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We hope that scholars succeed in convincing author Philip Roth’s executors not to burn his papers. But if they don’t,...

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Tagged As: Libraries, Literary tourism, The New York Times