Books News World Colm Tóibín’s ‘The Magician’ wins Rathbones Folio prize by Ria Pandey Irish novelist Colm Tóibín has won the £30,000 Rathbones Folio prize for The Magician, a fictionalised biography of the writer…
Books World The International Booker Prize and the triumph of translation by Ria Pandey The International Booker Prize is awarded annually and shines a light on a world of literature that’s translated into English….
Books News George R.R. Martin is releasing the ‘The Rise of the Dragon’ this year by Ria Pandey George R.R. Martin has confirmed that he will be returning to Westoros, announcing a new book, The Rise of the…
Books Poetry ‘Her Kind’ by Anne Sexton by Ria Pandey Her Kind Anne Sexton I have gone out, a possessed witch, haunting the black air, braver at night; dreaming evil,…
Books Poetry ‘Day of the Refugios’ by Alberto Ríos by Ria Pandey Day of the Refugios Alberto Ríos In Mexico and Latin America, celebrating one’s Saint’s day instead of one’s birthday is…
Books Poetry Slam poetry: a story of pride and performance by Ria Pandey Slam poetry is a beautiful art form that combines the world-building flair of literature with the emotive drama of performance….
Books Poetry ‘Sadie and Maud’ by Gwendolyn Brooks by Ria Pandey Sadie and Maud Gwendolyn Brooks Maud went to college. Sadie stayed at home. Sadie scraped life With a fine-tooth comb….
Books Features Film and TV Sherlock Holmes books: fandom, forensics, and endless fascination by Ria Pandey Sherlock Holmes – how has the fictional book character lodged himself so deeply into the world’s cultural imagination? Created by…
Books News Bob Dylan’s new book, ‘The Philosophy of Modern Song’, will come out this year by Ria Pandey Bob Dylan is set to release a new book, The Philosophy of Modern Song — his first book published since…
Books News World Book Aid for Ukraine raises over $60,000 in relief funds by Ria Pandey With over 350 items for sale, the British fundraiser Book Aid for Ukraine has raised thousands in relief funds. Organised…
Books Lists 30 of the best coming-of-age books of all time by Ria Pandey In the mood to relive the angst, heartbreak, and excitement of your youth? Our list of the best coming-of-age books…
Books News Fantasy fans break Kickstarter record, raise $34 million for author Brandon Sanderson by Ria Pandey Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson has – much to his own surprise – raised tens of millions of dollars from his…
Books Lists International Women’s Day: 10 amazing books by women authors arriving in 2022 by Ria Pandey To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve collected a list of some of the most anticipated books by women authors to…