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Tag Archives: Zadie Smith
Zadie Smith Shares New Short Story In The New Yorker
We're always delighted to read a new piece from 2006 winner Zadie Smith's mind, as she is one of our favorite authors in the modern age. It's kind of blasphemous for us to declare we have a favorite (after all, isn't it like saying, out loud, that you have a favorite child?) but it's true that Zadie Smith is at the top of our list. (Don't worry, our list is very wide at the top.)
Her newest piece is an easy read in the New Yorker, called "The Embassy of Cambodia." Here's a sneak peek:
Who would expect the Embassy of Cambodia? Nobody. Nobody could have expected it, or be expecting it. It’s a surprise, to us all. The Embassy of Cambodia!
Next door to the embassy is a health center. On the other side, a row of private residences, most of them belonging to wealthy Arabs (or so we, the... Read More →
Zadie Smith’s Novel Gets The Audio Book Club Treatment
Slate.com book editor Dan Kois, DoubleX editor Hanna Rosin, and Brow Beat editor David Haglund sat down for a Slate Audio Book Club podcast to discuss Zadie Smith's newest book, "NW," which was recently named one of the best books of 2012 by the New York Times.
Listen to the entire audio book club podcast here, where the editors discuss the "Google-ability" of the book and comparisons to Ulysses. Read More →
VIDEO: Explore London Through Zadie Smith’s Characters
Penguin USA has uploaded a few videos of in honor of Zadie Smith's new book NW. We thought you would enjoy.
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Zadie Smith On New Novel, NW: “I Feel That This Book Is The First Book I’ve Really Written As An Adult”
When Zadie Smith comes out with a new novel after a multiyear hiatus, it's news. Not just to the literary junkies who have devoured her earlier works, On Beauty, The Autograph Man, and White Teeth, but to folks who want to see if the "Zadie mania" is worth the hype.
And indeed it is. Her latest novel, NW, has received positive reviews from critics and casual readers alike.
She's been hitting the promotion trail hard to get this book to the top of the bestseller lists and a recent profile in Interview magazine (along with a stunning photo of Ms. Smith) caught our eye. In it, she discusses the pressure of writing novels when your first (as a 22-year-old) is a smash success.
If I'm honest with you, I feel that this book is the first book that I've really written as an adult," she... Read More →
VIDEO: Zadie Smith Reads The Opening Lines Of Her Latest Book, “NW”
Have we worn you down? Has our incessant posting about Zadie Smith's latest novel sparked just enough curiosity for you to at least pick up the book next week and read a few pages in the bookstore? You could do that, or you could watch the video above and hear Zadie Smith read it for you.
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Read The First Two Chapters Of Zadie Smith’s Latest Novel, NW, Before It Hits Stores
Penguin Press, Zadie Smith's publisher, is offering readers a sneak peek at her latest novel over on its Facebook page. We're not sure how long it will be available, so if you're interested, go read it today!
The reviews for NW are already trickling in and we really like this write-up from the Washington Post, even if it's not the typical glowing four-star review:
The Washington Post's Ron Charles writes:
"You either submit to Smith’s eclectic style or you set this book aside in frustration. At times, reading “NW” is like running past a fence, catching only strips of light from the scene on the other side. Smith makes no accommodation for the distracted reader — or even the reader who demands a clear itinerary. But if you’re willing to let it work on you, to hear all... Read More →
One Quote Explains Why We Love Zadie Smith
The press keeps coming for Zadie Smith, as her latest book, NW, will be hitting bookshelves in September. An excerpt from her latest book appeared in The New Yorker recently and Smith gave an open and honest interview about her writing process and her desire to have characters that are diverse. But there was one quote in particular that made us pause:
Every time I write a sentence I’m thinking not only of the people I ended up in college with but my siblings, my family, my school friends, the people from my neighborhood. I’ve come to realize that this is an advantage, really: it keeps you on your toes.
And it seems clear to me that these little varietals of voice and lifestyle (bad word, but I can’t think of another) are fundamentally significant. They’re not just decoration... Read More →
Huffington Post Reveals 50 Books Every African Americans Should Read – How Many AW Winners Made The List?
Huffington Post's Black Voices rounded up 50 books the editors think every African American should read (they added on Twitter that of course the list has value to everyone, but these books focus primarily on the black experience in America). We were thrilled to see how many Anisfield-Wolf winners were on the list, proving to us once again that our winners stand out in the crowded literary field.
Gwendolyn Brooks
"Annie Allen" (1949)
Edwidge Danticat
"Breath, Eyes, Memory" (1999)
Chimamanda Adichie
"Half Of A Yellow Sun" (2008)
Ralph Ellison
"Invisible Man" (1952)
Edward P. Jones
"The Known World" (2003)
Alex Haley
"The Autobiography of Malcolm X" (1987)
Toni Morrison
"Song of Solomon" (1977), "Sula" (1973) and "The Bluest Eye" (1970)
Langston... Read More →
Zadie Smith On Balancing Motherhood And A Writing Career
Anne-Marie Slaughter's "Why Women Can't Have It All" article has re-ignited the conversation about working mothers and their quest to obtain balance in all areas of their lives. Some argue that Slaughter's perspective (as a former State Department employee turned tenured Princeton professor) reeks of privilege, while others simply admit that she makes valid points about the difficulty of proving yourself both on the job and in your home.
The Wall Street Journal caught up with 2006 Anisfield-Wolf winner Zadie Smith at the Book Expo and talked to her a bit about how she sees her career these days, as she has a two-and-a-half year old daughter and an upcoming book to promote. How does she balance the two?
Smith said:
It’s not always easy but I think one way you can make it... Read More →
Anisfield-Wolf Authors Hit The Stage At Book Expo 2012
Some of our very own Anisfield-Wolf winners will be in attendance at the 2012 Book Expo at the Javits Center in New York City, June 5-7. The Book Expo is one of the largest events in the literary field, with authors, librarians, editors, and other industry professionals in attendance each year. Among the authors will be 2008 winner Junot Diaz and 2006 winner Zadie Smith. Click here for ticket information.
Junot Diaz
Tuesday, June 5Adult Book & Author Breakfast8:00 am – 9:30 am Special Events Hall
Zadie Smith
Thursday, June 7Adult Book & Author Breakfast8:00 am – 9:30 amSpecial Events Hall
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