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3 days ago

British-Palestinian writer NS Nuseibeh wins Jhalak prose prize for writers of colour

Nuseibeh’s collection 'Namesake' is an illuminating exploration of identity, religion, and colonialism, offering a unique perspective on Muslim feminism.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Canadian writer Canisia Lubrin wins $150K Carol Shields literary prize

Canisia Lubrin wins the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction for her debut collection Code Noir, which confronts themes of slavery and colonialism.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A different philosophy of things': how Solvej Balle got ahead of Groundhog Day's time

"Balle's philosophical speculative fiction offers a unique exploration of time, identity, and consciousness, echoing themes found in Joyce's Ulysses but through a contemporary lens."
London politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Ada Limon: Humanity is at its worst. It's hard to celebrate'

Limon emphasizes that her poetry aims to expand the audience and highlights community engagement with poetry, illustrating its transformative power.
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fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

Oregon author Willy Vlautin is a finalist for the $50,000 Joyce Carol Oates Prize from the New Literary Project * Oregon ArtsWatch

Willy Vlautin is one of five finalists for the 2025 Joyce Carol Oates Prize, recognizing mid-career authors of national importance.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Short Novels Dominate International Booker Prize Nominees

The majority of International Booker Prize nominees are short novels, debunking myths about reader attention spans.
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fromTime Out London
3 months ago

10 London bookshops are finalists for Independent Bookshop of the Year 2025

The British Book Awards celebrate local indie bookshops with nominations showcasing their community impact and quality.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
8 months ago

Top Awards for Books on Grief, Immigration, Black Labor History at Brooklyn Public Library

Kaveh Akbar and Blair LM Kelley won the 2024 Brooklyn Public Library Book Prize for their evocative works reflecting on personal and historical themes.
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