Literary listings: Tolkien’s home, “Persuasion” locations

Posted on 12/02/2020 at 03:53 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The house where J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit and much of the Lord of the Rings trilogy went on the...

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

Lauren Groff and Cheryl Strayed are back

Posted on 12/02/2020 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Among the many things we have to look forward to: more writing from novelist Lauren Groff and memoirist Cheryl Strayed....

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Tagged As: Historical fiction, Literary Hub, Memoir, NPR

Are you ready for the biggest book tour in history?

Posted on 11/30/2020 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The biggest book tour in history is set to take off tomorrow, believe it or not. If you believed us,...

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Tagged As: coronavirus / COVID-19, Literary Hub

Admire these Sistine Chapel art books from a very safe distance

Posted on 11/29/2020 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Chances are you won’t be receiving this particular book collection as a Christmas or Hanukkah gift. The Sistine Chapel presents...

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Tagged As: Literary Hub

Calm your nerves with the sound of turning pages

Posted on 11/28/2020 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

If you’re feeling stressed or anxious right now, we certainly can’t blame you at all. We can, however, offer you...

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Tagged As: Just for fun, Literary Hub

Free reads: "The Thanksgiving After" and "North Of"

Posted on 11/26/2020 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Kristine Kathryn Rusch chose to share a Thanksgiving-themed story for this week's free fiction offering. Enjoy "The Thanksgiving After" as...

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Tagged As: Audiobook, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Literary Hub, Short story

Haruki Murakami's records and archives are getting their own library

Posted on 11/25/2020 at 01:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Novelist Haruki Murakami's alma mater is building a new library to house everything he’s donated to it. Tokyo’s Waseda University...

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Tagged As: Libraries, Literary Hub, Literary tourism

The must-read book of 2020: a satirical novel from 1890

Posted on 11/20/2020 at 11:47 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Youngsters have always mocked their elders. The latest such evidence: a social satire written by a nine-year-old in 1890. Daisy...

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Tagged As: Classic literature, Literary Hub

Quentin Tarantino will publish a novel based on his own movie

Posted on 11/18/2020 at 09:54 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In some perhaps welcome news, the screen is coming to books instead of the other way around. Director Quentin Tarantino,...

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Jonathan Franzen's next novel comes out in October 2021

Posted on 11/13/2020 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Jonathan Franzen has revealed details about his next book release. Crossroads: A Novel: A Key to All Mythologies, Volume 1...

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