'Night Watch,' 'King: A Life,' among 2024 Pulitzer Prize winners
The Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists for various categories were announced, with a notable change in eligibility criteria for future awards. [ more ]
"What a Goddamn Writer She Was": Remembering Alice Munro (1931-2024) - The Paris Review
Alice Munro's 'Family Furnishings' is a powerful story that continues to resonate and evolve with each reading, revealing deeper insights into life and writing. [ more ]
Alice Munro, Nobel literature winner revered as short story master, dead at 92
Alice Munro, a Nobel laureate known for her mastery of the short story genre, passed away at age 92, leaving a legacy of profound storytelling and commercial success. [ more ]
Alice Munro, Who Shaped the Modern Short Story, Dies at 92
Alice Munro, the Nobel Prize-winning Canadian author known for her contemporary short stories depicting everyday life complexities, passed away at 92. [ more ]
The adaptation of Dickens' novel 'Our Mutual Friend' in the play 'London Tide' falls short in capturing the complexity and wit of the original work. [ more ]
The Bay Area Book Festival features top-tier speakers and new attractions like a day for writers and a Native California stage, with almost everything free. [ more ]
She Was More Than the Woman Who Made Julia Child Famous
Judith Jones, a legendary editor, significantly shaped both the culinary and literary landscape in America through her meticulous work and deep impact on various authors. [ more ]
The real Joan Didion, beyond her iconic image, focused on depicting the human compulsion to construct narratives for survival through skepticism and outsider's perspective. [ more ]
Leslie Jamison and the Travails of Millennial Divorce
The dissolution of a marriage provides rich material for writers, blending elements of passion, regret, and storytelling into a coherent narrative. [ more ]
Andrew Motion is a celebrated UK Poet Laureate known for his poetry collections and biographies, having received prestigious awards and honors for his contributions to literature. [ more ]
As National Poetry Month comes to a close, 2 new retrospectives to savor
Marie Howe and Jean Valentine are celebrated for their impactful and essential poetry collections, with Howe particularly known for her genuine and thought-provoking work. [ more ]
Hear Leo Tolstoy Read From His Last Major Work in Four Languages, 1909
Leo Tolstoy believed in providing moral and spiritual guidance through accessible literature for the masses, prioritizing this over his great works of fiction. [ more ]
Haushofer's novel 'The Wall' delves into existential questions about life's purpose and the act of writing, blending parable-like atmosphere with detailed realism. [ more ]
A Vagabond Voyage Begins on Santana Row's Left Bank
Meditation can be triggered in unexpected places like enjoying olives at a French restaurant, leading to a deeper contemplation of thoughts and connectivity. [ more ]
Suffering through a breakup and other misunderstandings of almost relationships'
Literature explores the complexities of non-serious relationships, showing that even socially acceptable situations can lead to painful emotions like anxiety and distrust. [ more ]
In 'Like Happiness,' a Woman Struggles to Define a Past, Destructive Relationship
The novel Like Happiness by Ursula Villarreal-Moura explores the complexities of relationships, nostalgia, and cultural representation in literature. [ more ]
Pierre Boulle: The spy who invented Planet of the Apes,' a world with intelligent gorillas and humans with lazy brains
Pierre Boulle, a highly translated but often forgotten French author, wrote iconic works like 'The Bridge over the River Kwai' and 'Planet of the Apes.' [ more ]
Alice Munro, Nobel Laureate and Master of the Short Story, Dies at 92
Alice Munro, a celebrated writer, dedicated her career to crafting psychologically dense short stories that resonated with readers worldwide and garnered the Nobel Prize in Literature. [ more ]
One of Our Great Authors Just Died. This Is the Book That Explains Why People Loved Her So Much.
Munro's Nobel Prize validated 'New Yorker short story' genre, dismissing conventional plot; acclaimed for transcending limitations in quiet, realistic, domestic fiction. [ more ]
The Hypocrite by Jo Hamya review sharp generational shame game
Authors fear exposing parents to their work, as seen in Jo Hamya's book, The Hypocrite, where a daughter publicly criticizes her father's behavior in a play. [ more ]
Taking care with the weird, wild, and political literatures of Hard to Read
Reflecting on a winter conversations program honoring Cecilia Gentili, focusing on community, activism, and storytelling in the midst of grief [ more ]
The Wall by Marlen Haushofer raises questions about the purpose of writing and existence, explored through its narrator's journal entries in a postapocalyptic setting. [ more ]
Bestselling novelist Paul Auster, author of The New York Trilogy, dies at 77
Paul Auster, a best-selling author known for his exploration of existential questions and postmodern American literature, has passed away at the age of 77. [ more ]
Food in books has a powerful impact on readers, invoking memories and inviting self-reflection on why and how we engage with literary food descriptions. [ more ]
Paul Auster, Prolific and Experimental Man of Letters and Filmmaker, Dies at 77
Paul Auster, a renowned writer and filmmaker known for inventive narratives, has passed away at 77.
Auster's works were admired overseas for his cosmopolitan worldview and erudite style, though he didn't achieve major commercial success in the U.S. [ more ]
What we learn about Kafka from his uncensored diaries
Brod ignored Kafka's wish to burn his writings; distorted Kafka's image by editing diaries. New translations reveal a more authentic, complex Kafka. [ more ]
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Lost work of the Brothers Grimm found hidden in Poland library
The discovery of 27 original volumes by the Brothers Grimm in Poland's University Library may shed light on how they chose themes for their famous stories. [ more ]
'The Letters of Emily Dickinson' Book Review: A Poetic Collection | KQED
The Letters of Emily Dickinson provide an intimate look into her life, offering readers insights into her daily activities, relationships, and thoughts. [ more ]
A Middle School Book Club Makes Good Trouble, on a National Scale
Established book club Good Books Young Troublemakers for middle graders aims to introduce potentially controversial and diverse content, expanding nationwide. [ more ]
Cead mile failte: the literary love affair between Germany and a western Irish island
Heinrich Boll's connection to Achill Island in Ireland continues to influence German perception and tourism, with his book 'Irish Journal' being a significant literary piece. [ more ]