Joyce Carol Oates, as interviewed by a fan and fellow cat-lover

Posted on 10/16/2019 at 01:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Interviewing Joyce Carol Oates about writing, generally, is a daunting task. She’s the award-winning author of more than seventy books,...

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Liz Phair, Debbie Harry discuss their new books

Posted on 10/10/2019 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

October has been a good month for musician memoirs: singer-songwriter Liz Phair and Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry have both...

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Ann Patchett discusses life as a writer and indie bookseller

Posted on 10/01/2019 at 12:23 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Ann Patchett’s latest novel, The Dutch House, has been warmly received by critics and readers alike. So it’s not surprising...

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Tagged As: Book club, Podcast, Women in literature

Over 250 authors sign letter opposing literary prize revocation

Posted on 09/23/2019 at 03:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Over 250 writers have signed a public letter in support of author Kamila Shamsie, whose political views led a literary...

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Preview Ann Patchett's latest novel, "The Dutch House"

Posted on 09/23/2019 at 01:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Ann Patchett’s latest novel, The Dutch House, heads out to readers tomorrow. The novel, according to its blurb, “explores the...

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A critical take on “The Testaments”

Posted on 09/20/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The Testaments, the much anticipated sequel to Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, faced quite the hurdle in terms of critical...

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Francoise Sagan's son publishes her unfinished novel

Posted on 09/19/2019 at 04:39 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

A newly published book has the ultimate cliffhanger ending: its author passed away over a decade ago. Francoise Sagan, author...

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Southern novelist Anne Rivers Siddons has died

Posted on 09/16/2019 at 10:43 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Bestselling Southern author Anne Rivers Siddons has died. The Associated Press reports that Siddons died Wednesday at the age of...

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Margaret Atwood's "The Testaments" finally hits bookshelves

Posted on 09/10/2019 at 08:02 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Happy release day of The Testaments! We suspect you’re huddled in your favorite reading nook somewhere with your preordered copy,...

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"The Testaments" will definitely come to TV

Posted on 09/04/2019 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The Testaments hasn’t even been released yet, but it’s already headed to the small screen. TIME received the scoop from...

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Tagged As: Audiobook, New release, TV adaptation, Women in literature