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Manitoba Book Awards put on hold after study recommends dismantling ‘unsustainable’ program


Manitoba Book Awards put on hold after study recommends dismantling ‘unsustainable’ program

An organizer of Manitoba’s Biggest Book Night said she was “heartbreaking” by the decision to end the awards ceremony, which has recognized literary talent in the province for more than three decades. In recent years, the Manitoba Book Awards have been organized by a coalition of Plume Winnipeg (formerly the Winnipeg International Writers Festival), the […]

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana to be available nationwide by 2025


Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Indiana to be available nationwide by 2025

Register for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to stay up to date on Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County township districts, and statewide education news. In 85 Indiana counties, all children under 5 can register to read free books delivered to their homes from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, an increase of 31 counties from a year […]

A secret that will shock you


A secret that will shock you

Best Suspenseful Thriller Books to Read: There are different types of readers. Some prefer science fiction, others read historical novels, non-fiction and so on. Among all these genres, crime novels or thrillers are the most complicated, exciting and interesting books that appeal to a book lover. These books are designed to keep the reader hooked […]

Novice detectives investigate in a fictional town in Texas


Novice detectives investigate in a fictional town in Texas

Samantha Jayne Allen won the Tony Hillerman Prize for her 2019 debut novel, Pay Dirt Road. Hillerman, not Native American, grew up among American Indians in Oklahoma and published 18 novels featuring Navajo police officers Joe Longhorn and Jim Chee. These books, particularly “Skinwalkers,” “The Blessing Way” and “A Thief of Time,” were award-winning and […]

Novice detectives investigate in a fictional town in Texas


Novice detectives investigate in a fictional town in Texas

Samantha Jayne Allen won the Tony Hillerman Prize for her 2019 debut novel, Pay Dirt Road. Hillerman, not Native American, grew up among American Indians in Oklahoma and published 18 novels featuring Navajo police officers Joe Longhorn and Jim Chee. These books, particularly “Skinwalkers,” “The Blessing Way” and “A Thief of Time,” were award-winning and […]

Woman from Avon Lake publishes her first novel


Woman from Avon Lake publishes her first novel

Avon Lake-based debut author Jennifer Handler has released a new thriller that combines real science with thrilling intrigue. The novel “KRISPR” is a mixture of science fiction and thriller. In the plot, the protagonist Aliya McKenna has a key to eradicating a disease, which in the wrong hands could destroy humanity, according to a press […]

‘Be fearless’: Deaf author and playwright from Saskatchewan wants to challenge assumptions about disabled people in literature


‘Be fearless’: Deaf author and playwright from Saskatchewan wants to challenge assumptions about disabled people in literature

Adam Pottle does not limit himself to a single writing style. Born in British Columbia and based in Saskatoon, he is a children’s author, university professor, playwright, memoirist and leader in the deaf and disabled cultural community, among other things. His published work includes a memoir, several novels, a volume of poetry and two plays. […]

Redemption of the book “The Worst Cars in the World”: Proton Wira


Redemption of the book “The Worst Cars in the World”: Proton Wira

I’m not going to lie, I find it difficult to post regularly in series. I have no idea why; there’s something childish inside me that feels like when there’s something I’m “supposed” to do, part of me wants to rebel. You know, like an idiot child. What’s wrong with me? Anyway, I got over it, […]

Steve Kerr praises Devin Booker’s performance for the US team at the Olympic Games


Steve Kerr praises Devin Booker’s performance for the US team at the Olympic Games

While much of the attention has been focused on Stephen Curry following the final two games of the U.S. national team’s road to gold at the Olympics, following the Golden State Warriors guard’s two-straight standout performances, head coach Steve Kerr made it a point to highlight the performance of one particular player. After Team USA […]