According to a 2010 survey by fantasy and novelist Jim C. Hines, the average age of American authors making their debut is 36.2. But the story of Virginia Miller Reeves, a Dallas socialite and former teacher, proves it’s never too late to pursue your dreams – she made her debut as an author this year […]
Could it be that the simple pleasures of our time, like watching the sky early in the morning, will seem completely foreign to us in the future? Could a simple walk outside, at any time of day, eventually seem strange or unusual? And is it possible that what once felt natural will now seem alien […]
Best Selling Horror Novels: Horror is an interesting genre that both teenagers and adults can explore. For people who love to read or listen to scary stories late at night with friends, this list is a great choice. Horror books are a great option for anyone who loves mysterious and suspenseful stories because the horror […]
E-Reader tips and tricks for Kindle, Apple Books These e-reader tips and tricks will come in handy for your Kindle or Apple Books. Problem Solved, USA TODAY Liz Riggs loved sitting on the patio of Cafe Roze in East Nashville, drinking Americano and writing. When it was time for happy hour, she drank a martini. […]
Vector of a young woman sitting on a stack of books and reading | Photo credit: FEODORA CHIOSEA (This story is part of The Hindu on Books newsletter, which includes book reviews, reading recommendations, interviews with authors and more. Subscribe here.) Welcome to this edition of The Hindu on Books newsletter. This week we are […]
Author Pat Barker continues her quest to give voice to women’s stories from ancient Greece… fiction 1. The Voyage Home by Pat Barker is published in hardback by Hamish Hamilton and costs £20 (e-book £10.99). Available now Fresh from the printers – the first copies of PAT BARKER’s The Voyage Home – will be published […]
Inspiration comes from everyday lifeAustrian Cultural Forum New York15 May to 25 September 2024new York The double exhibition of the Austrian Cultural Forum New York, Inspiration comes from everyday life: works by Elfie Semotan and Nina Holleinaims to bring together “fashion, photography, (fine) art, and architecture,” according to the show’s press release. Although the show […]
Here are the best-selling Canadian fiction, nonfiction and children’s books from August 17-24, 2024. Bestseller lists are compiled by Bookmanager based on weekly sales statistics from over 260 independent Canadian stores. Canadian Fiction “This Summer Will Be Different” is a novel by Carley Fortune. (Vikings, Jenna Marie Wakani) This summer will be different by Carley […]
Photo illustration: Vulture Jane Gibson is already telling a lie when she realizes that she is suspected of telling another one. The protagonist of Danzy Senna’s latest novel, Color televisionsits in a conference room with a big-time TV guy named Hampton Ford and makes him believe she’s an accomplished writer and tenured professor ready to […]
Did you know that Harry Potter’s grandfather Fleamont invented the hair potion that Hermione uses to tame her unruly curls for the Yule Ball? Goblet of Fire? What about the fact that Luna Lovegood was almost named Lily Moon? Have you ever wondered how the Marauders became Animagi? Fans of JK Rowling’s magical mythology can […]
