New book examines the act of spreading, from germs to memes

Posted on 07/08/2020 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Remember when “going viral” referred to internet trends? Those were certainly the good old days. Yet they’re not as far...

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Tagged As: Author interview, coronavirus / COVID-19, Nonfiction, NPR

"A Visit From the Goon Squad" may be getting a companion book

Posted on 06/29/2020 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Did you love A Visit From the Goon Squad? Well, good news: Jennifer Egan is writing what she described as...

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Author Kevin Kwan previews "Sex and Vanity"

Posted on 06/29/2020 at 02:30 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Sex and Vanity by Kevin Kwan — author of Crazy Rich Asians and its two sequels — hits shelves tomorrow....

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Ottessa Moshfegh's delayed interview and novel are both still relevant

Posted on 06/25/2020 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Author Ottessa Moshfegh fits into a couple of different pandemic tropes. She’s among those whose works were released later than...

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Tagged As: Author interview, coronavirus / COVID-19, Literary Hub

Readings to mark Juneteenth

Posted on 06/19/2020 at 09:49 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Juneteenth is not a new holiday, but it has taken on much more prominence this year. For those of you...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Diversity, History

Author Q&A: Michael Bailey

Posted on 06/03/2020 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Today we're interviewing author Michael C. Bailey. Bailey is an independent author from central Massachusetts who kind of hates writing...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Fantasy, Young adult literature

Author Q&A: Susan Wingate

Posted on 06/02/2020 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Today we’re interviewing multigenre author Susan Wingate. Wingate is the #1 Amazon bestseller and award-winning author of The Deer Effect,...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Memoir, Mystery, Thriller

New book: Try breathing if you need a new hobby ... seriously

Posted on 05/27/2020 at 03:03 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

So many quarantine activities that are trending seem to be back-to-basics, whether it’s baking, gardening, or sewing. How about adding...

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Novelist explains why she loves Austen — and why she's not alone

Posted on 05/27/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Many of us are turning to comfort reads right now, and we’re willing to bet that Jane Austen falls into...

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New book highlights the incredible achievements of Vietnam veterans

Posted on 05/26/2020 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Memorial Day may have passed, but you may also still be in a military mood. Over the weekend, NPR’s Michel...

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