‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ still has room to grow
NBC’s “Grosse Pointe Garden Society,” premiering Sunday, Feb. 23, at 10 p.m., is the latest series to try to recapture some ...
One for the Books: If the old adage holds true, two authors sometimes can be better than one
Two heads are sometimes better than one as this category in Naperville Public Library’s Amazing Book Challenge — It Takes Two ...
Applications open for unique writing conference in Smoky Mountains | Word from the Smokies
The Great Smoky Mountains are not just the setting for the annual writers conference, but a key feature with a focus on natural surroundings.
Zora Neale Hurston: Literary work posthumously earned her title 'Genius of the South'
Zora Neale Hurston's work didn't have the literary appreciation it now has until more than 15 years after her death in 1960.
Longlist of 12 announced for Walter Scott book prize
Longlist of 12 announced for Walter Scott book prize - They will be narrowed down to a shortlist in May, with the winner ...
Things To Do
La Sonnambula: West Bay Opera presents its first production of Bellini’s bel canto masterpiece “La sonnambula (The Sleepwalker),” fully staged. Final performances are Feb. 22-23 at Lucie Stern Theatre ...
Kate Mosse: I wrote a global smash hit but male authors are taken more seriously
As Labyrinth turns 20, the author reveals what its success means to her – and why female writers are still being ...
Word from the Smokies: Applications open for unique writing conference in Great Smokies
Applications for the annual Tremont Writers Conference will be accepted through May 15. The conference will be held Oct.
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Hello weekend plans! Here’s what’s happening in Canberra
With the Lifeline Bookfair, the National Multicultural Festival, markets and more happening, this weekend in Canberra will be ...
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New Scientist recommends Lost Gardens of London
To beat the winter blues, I have treated myself to two excellent pieces of escapism. Lost Gardens of London, open until 2 ...
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Comedy Women in Print Prize opens self-publishing category and appeals for funding
Lederer, of the recently published memoir Not That I’m Bitter (Mirror Books), said of the prize’s origins: "The reason we were set up was because there wasn’t a parity with male writers ...
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Percival Everett's 'James' among nominees on the long list for the PEN/Faulkner fiction prize
NEW YORK (AP) — Percival Everett's “James” is up for another literary award — the PEN/Faulkner Prize for fiction. Other nominees include Louise Erdrich's “The Mighty Red,” Rachel ...