A sense of selves – Winnipeg Free Press
Helen Oyeyemi, the Nigerian-born, London-raised writer now based in Prague — and author of, among others, the novels…
A novel styled like a textbook is as punishing as homework
After having been left alive in an anti-intellectual world, the novelist cannot be blamed for presuming that they…
Denmark scraps book tax to combat "reading crisis" – BBC
Denmark scraps book tax to combat “reading crisis” BBCTo get people reading, Denmark to end book tax CTV NewsDenmark Wants…
Twists and tangles – Winnipeg Free Press
A bunch of snooty, hormonally overwrought rich teens from a private boarding school ignore the rules and party…
The Straits Times Weekly Bestsellers Sept 6
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Matthew McConaughey’s New Book, “Poems & Prayers,” Reviewed by Pico Iyer
Poems & Prayers by Matthew McConaughey Faced with the title Poems & Prayers, an innocent reader might well…
‘Wuthering Heights’ Movie Controversy Sends Book Sales Soaring
Topline Book sales for the 1847 classic novel “Wuthering Heights” have shot up on Amazon since the trailer…
Why was I so riled by Don’t Worry About the Robots?
Erin Harrington unpacks the frustration she felt at a Word Christchurch event aiming to demystify generative AI. Literary…
Readers’ Favorite recognizes “Unleashing the Power Within” by Lisa McCarthy in its annual international book award contest
Readers’ Favorite recognizes “Unleashing the Power Within” by Lisa McCarthy in its annual international book award contest, currently…
I Can’t Believe This Thriller Was Never a Reese’s Book Club Pick
I can deny it as much as I want, but summer will be drawing to a close very…
Syracuse’s George Saunders wins National Book Award; youngest winner in two decades
NEW YORK (AP) — Syracuse author George Saunders’ path from obscurity to acclaim began some 30 years ago,…