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Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Election news will likely fill the headlines this fall, but among book buyers fiction will likely have top billing

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Sandra Cisneros long wanted an invite to the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Now, she's in

Sandra Cisneros joins the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and she says the honor feels like a long-awaited invitation

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Arthur Sze is appointed US poet laureate as the Library of Congress faces challenges

The Library of Congress has named Arthur Sze as the new U.S. poet laureate

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

Ada Limón named new U.S. poet laureate

Ada Limón was named as the nation's 24th poet laureate by the Library of Congress. She will take over from Joy Harjo, who has held the position since 2019.

WEKU · Jul 12, 2022

Santa Fe Literary Festival: Key dates, how to buy tickets, the speakers and more

Between conversations with writers including John Grisham and Sandra Cisneros, you’ll embark on tours of the city with expert authors and dine with celebrated chefs. Annabel Nugent explains why the Santa Fe Literary Festival should be on everyone’s culture calendar this year

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022