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Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava 2015: Laura Carlin Wins With 'The Iron Man' & 'A World of Your Own'
Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava (BIB for short), the prime award-giving body for children's books, has chosen U.K. illustrator Laura Carlin as the overall winner for this year. Her illustrated books "The Iron Man" written by Ted Hughes and "A World of Your Own" ultimately won her the prize.
President Obama to Award 'It' Author Stephen King With National Medal of Arts
The master of horror Stephen King will be awarded the National Medal of Arts tomorrow. US president Barack Obama himself will personally bestow the prestigious accolade to the acclaimed author of the most notable and celebrated horror fiction titles the likes of "It" and "Carrie" in the White House.
'Soumission' Author Michel Houellebecq Islamophobic? The Truth Revealed!
Controversial French writer Michel Houellebecq is a revered literary genius in his hometown. His latest work titled "Suomission," which visualizes France in 2022 ran by Islamic law. There, women are veiled and extracted from offices and into their homes.
Haruki Murakami Reading Picks: 5 Books the 'Norwegian Wood' Author Wants You to Read
The famed literary genius behind "Norwegian Wood" and other iconic novels like "1Q84" and "Kafka on the Shore" Haruki Murakami has read tons of books. But just like every bookworm out there, he has his favorites that fans should take note of.
Lauren Groff Book Review: What You Need to Know About 'Fates & Furies'
Award-winning author Lauren Groff is back with another page-turner and this time, she takes a shot at racing into the whirlpool that is marriage by playing with creativity, perception and Shakespeare. Her latest work titled "Fates and Furies" is described by the writer's website as "exhilarating" and that is promised to exceed expectations.
Karl Ove Knausgaard Novel 'My Struggle' Brought to Sweden
"My Struggle" by Karl Ove Knausgaard is the biggest literary breakthrough in Scandinavia for this decade, according to The Guardian. In fact, it has made its way to the US, with every region it stopped by left in awe as they started to acclaim the Norwegian author.
Politics Book Corner: Timeless Reading Picks for Politicians & Politics Lovers
The knowledge and wisdom embedded in politics books transcends time.
US' Most Popular Books in Public Libraries Mapped Out by Quartz
Two books dominated the charts: Paula Hawkins' "The Girl on the Train" and Harper Lee's "Go Set a Watchman".
Historical Fiction Book Picks: 5 Past-Recreating Titles to Check Out Now
Reading historical fiction can be a marvelous time travel adventure.
Books for the Working Class: Top 5 Titles to Read on Labor Day
Labor Day will be a good time to rest comfortably and read books. Here are books that honor the working class of Americans in different periods of time.
Patrick Ness, John Green, Derek Landy & More Authors Raise Funds for Syrian Refugees
Patrick Ness started a fundraising appeal for Syrian refugees via Twitter and has already raised more than £400, 000.
Mindy Kaling Reveals New Book 'Why Not Me?' is a Lot More Intimate
"Why Not Me?" is a collection of personal essays, which comes as a follow-up to the previous book. In the memoir, Kaling shares her journey to finding excitement and fulfillment in her adult life.
Thriller Book List: 5 Most Terrifying Titles for Horror & Suspense Lovers
Imagining the dark, thrilling scenes through print can be even more terrifying than watching them.
JD Salinger Biopic 'Rebel in the Rye' in the Works! Nicholas Hoult Chosen to Play 'Catcher in the Rye' Author
"Warm Bodies" lead star Nicholas Hoult was chosen to play the role of celebrated author JD Salinger in "Rebel in the Rye," a biopic that chronicles the events in the life of the novelist from New York that led to the conception of the iconic and controversial coming-of-age story "Catcher in the Rye" published in 1951.
Elena Ferrante Book Review: 'The Story of the Lost Child' Marks End of 'Neapolitan' Tetralogy
Elena Ferrante wraps up her celebrated "Neapolitan" tetralogy with "The Story of the Lost Child" and she did it with all the enchanting and exciting elements that made fans out of readers curious of Elena and Lila's life in the first place.
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