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Lorrie Moore wins National Book Critics Circle award for fiction, Judy Blume also honored

Mar. 21, 2024 20:52 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Lorrie Moore won the prize for fiction on Thursday, while Judy Blume and her longtime ally in the fight against book bans, the American Library Association were given honorary prizes by the National Book Critics Circle. Moore, best known as a short-story writer,...

Q&A: Author Rebecca Serle shares what's behind her 'magical realism' and new book 'Expiration Dates'

Mar. 19, 2024 12:00 PM EDT

In Rebecca Serle's new book “Expiration Dates: A Novel,” the protagonist, Daphne, knows when her relationships will end. A slip of paper always shows up with a name and a number for how long they will date. We meet Daphne on her way to a blind date with Jake — whose paper...

Book Review: Debut novel `Headshot’ gives us head shots of the psyches of teenage girl boxers

Mar. 11, 2024 13:36 PM EDT

Rita Bullwinkel knows a thing or two about the human body and the abuse it can take. In an interview with The Paris Review, the author, who played water polo in college, talked about the beating her body took for a sport few people care about. “My nose and all of my fingers have been broken. One...

James Patterson looks back through history in new 'Time Travel Twins' series

Mar. 11, 2024 09:50 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — James Patterson never seems to run out of ideas. The ultraprolific author is launching a new middle grade series, “The Time Travel Twins,” about a boy and girl who witness key moments in U.S. history, starting with the era of the Revolutionary War. ...

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Mar. 07, 2024 11:21 AM EST

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Women” by Kristin Hannah (St. Martin’s) 2. “Three-Inch Teeth” by C.J. Box (Putnam) 3. “A Fate Inked in Blood” by Danielle L. Jensen (Del Rey) 4. “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower) ...

Beloved author Kate DiCamillo talks writing and healing herself with new middle-grade novel 'Ferris'

Mar. 06, 2024 10:22 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Children's writer Kate DiCamillo is known for beloved stories like “The Tale of Despereaux” and “Because of Winn-Dixie,” about kids and animals trying to navigate the world and make emotional connections. Her trademarks include a strong voice, humor, and a tinge of...

Stories of migration from around the world are longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction

Mar. 05, 2024 15:46 PM EST

LONDON (AP) — Novels that give voice to the often unheard stories of migrants around the world are among the nominees for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction. The 16-book longlist announced Tuesday for the 30,000 pound ($38,000) award includes works by writers from Ghana,...

Alice McDermott and Claire Jiménez are among 5 finalists for PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction

Mar. 05, 2024 15:14 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Alice McDermott's novel about military wives in Vietnam, “Absolution,” and the Jamel Brinkley story collection “Witness” are among the finalists for the PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction. The other nominees announced Tuesday include Henry Hoke's “Open...

With release of 10th novel, Allison Winn Scotch explains ways writers need help from their readers

Mar. 05, 2024 13:32 PM EST

For her 10th novel, best-selling author Allison Winn Scotch was inspired by the idea of a popular female star whose career and image are threatened by a scandal and the lengths she'll go to restore her reputation. “In the time of post-#MeToo, women still have it harder, they’re...

Some urban lit authors see fiction in the Oscar-nominated 'American Fiction'

Mar. 05, 2024 10:41 AM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Omar Tyree, author of such urban lit narratives as “Flyy Girl” and “The Last Street Novel," recently went to see the Oscar-nominated movie “American Fiction.” “I loved the emotions of the family,” Tyree said of the comic drama starring best actor...