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Review: 'The Crane Husband,' by Kelly Barnhill

FICTION: An artist takes a crane for a lover in this fairytale-inflected novel by Newbery Medal-winning Minnesotan writer Kelly Barnhill.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023

A modern Southern Gothic

PITTSBURGH — The Drue Heinz Literature Prize was established in 1981 by its namesake — the actress and philanthropist who died in 2018 at the age of 103 — in order to recognize and support writers of "short fiction," namely short-story collections. The prize, while given by the University of…

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023

How the Inland Empire novel ‘A Country You Can Leave’ tells an untold story

Despite being on the other side of the world in Hong Kong, overlooking a marina shrouded in a cool fog, Asale Angel-Ajani says her nostalgia for the place she once called home was at the forefront of her mind while writing her debut novel.

The Orange County Register · Mar 1, 2023

Woman rediscovers decades-old manual she made aged 9 on how to find ‘lovely men’

Katie McCloskey shared A Book Of Lovely Men On Holiday with her Twitter followers.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Ultimate list of over 100 brilliant books every child should read for World Book Day

Whether you've got a toddler or a teen at home, there are dozens of timeless and modern classics that they are sure to enjoy - here's a few ideas to get them started in the world of books

Chronicle Live · Mar 1, 2023

Old Babes in the Wood by Margaret Atwood review – tales of love and age

Dedicated to her late partner, these reflections on marriage, mortality and many-tentacled aliens show Atwood’s mastery of the short form

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

Book-to-screen adaptations: Authors’ delight or dismay?

Book-to-screen adaptation is a trend that has been going strong over the past few years. One of the joys of a book being made into a film is seeing those characters come alive. It's as if our imagination is being given a space to become reality. While some bibliophiles love…

The Times of India · Mar 1, 2023

Taylor Swift children’s book tops bestseller chart months before release

Book is an upcoming release from Penguin Random House’s Little Golden Book series

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

King 'evicts Harry and Meghan from Frogmore Cottage and offers it to Prince Andrew'

Buckingham Palace is said to have issued an eviction notice to the Sussexes amid the fallout from the publication of Harry's controversial memoir Spare

Wales Online · Mar 1, 2023

5 highlights from DeSantis’ book, ‘The Courage to Be Free’

In “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival,” which was released publicly Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis depicts himself as a singular figure capable of combating unelected elites in academia, government and media who are hellbent on eroding the country’s foundational values.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023