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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...

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...

James McBride, Alice McDermott among authors on PEN/Faulkner award longlist

Feb. 06, 2024 15:01 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Novels by James McBride and Alice McDermott and a short story collection by Jamel Brinkley are among the 10 books on the longlist for one of the literary world's top prizes, the PEN/Faulkner award for fiction. The settings for nominated books range from a 1930s...

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Feb. 01, 2024 15:13 PM EST

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower) 2. “Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower) 3. “Random in Death” by J.D. Robb (St. Martin's Press) 4. “Gothikana” by RuNyx (Bramble) 5....

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Jan. 30, 2024 15:29 PM EST

Nonfiction 1. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 2. Plan Your Year Like a Millionaire by Rachel Rodgers, narrated by the author (Audible Originals) 3. 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene, narrated by Richard Poe...

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Jan. 25, 2024 11:26 AM EST

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower) 2. “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower) 3. “The Fury” by Alex Michaelides (Celadon) 4. “The Heavan & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride...

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Jan. 23, 2024 16:10 PM EST

Nonfiction 1. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 2. Plan Your Year Like a Millionaire by Rachel Rodgers, narrated by the author (Audible Originals) 3. A Quiet Life in 7 Steps by Susan Cain, narrated by the author...

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Jan. 18, 2024 14:21 PM EST

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower) 2. “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower) 3. “Sanctuary of the Shadow” by Aurora Ascher (Red Tower) 4. “Holmes, Marple & Poe” by Patterson/Sitts...

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Jan. 16, 2024 20:29 PM EST

Nonfiction 1. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio) 2. MeatEater’s American History: The Long Hunters (1761-1775) by Steven Rinella and Clay Newcomb, narrated by the authors (Random House Audio) 3. Oath and Honor by Liz...

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Jan. 11, 2024 15:35 PM EST

1. “Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower) 2. “Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower) 3. “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride (Riverhead) 4. “Upside Down” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte) 5. “First...