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BookHalf-Blood Blues
Loyalties were always mixed and the world inside the walls of my home was significantly different from the world beyond it.
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NewsThe 5 Best Quotes Ever Uttered By Ernest J. Gaines
We realize the headline is a bit of hyperbole but in researching Mr. Gaines for this week’s exploration of his…
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NewsGet to Know…Ernest J. Gaines
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NewsWill Zadie Smith’s New Novel Live Up To Her Previous Works?
In the music industry, there is always a collective sigh of relief when an artist releases a work after an…
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NewsZadie Smith’s 10 Rules For Writers (Take #7 To Heart!)
We enjoy a good list just as much as the next person, and even more so when it comes to…
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Get to Know…Zadie Smith
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NewsOprah By The Numbers – Her Influence And Power
When you reach a level in your career when you can go by one name—Oprah—it’s safe to say that you’ve…
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NewsOprah’s Legacy In The World Of Literature Lives On
Oprah’s impact on the world of literature can not be understated. It is estimated that Oprah’s Book Club was instrumental…
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NewsGet to Know…Oprah Winfrey
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NewsVIDEO: Literary Birthday Celebration For Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes would have turned 100 this year and in a fitting tribute to his life and literary contributions, the…
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NewsVIDEO: Poetry Readings Of Langston Hughes’ Work
We’re continuing our look back at Langston Hughes this week by featuring some audio of his work. Listening to his…
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NewsGet To Know…Langston Hughes
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NewsOn Writing: Nicole Krauss And The Magic Of Literature
It’s always a question of whether the story will come when a writer sits down to begin a work and…
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NewsVIDEO: What Draws Nicole Krauss To The Keyboard
“I have to care so much about something if I’m going to sit and write about for a couple of…
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NewsGet To Know…Nicole Krauss
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NewsVIDEO: Kamila Shamsie Introduces The “Writer’s Bloc” Project
How do we change the face of education worldwide? Is it simply a matter of producing better teachers? Donating money…
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NewsKamila Shamsie Reflects On Her Hometown Of Karachi, Pakistan
Kamila Shamsie spent most of her formative years living in Karachi, Pakistan, a sprawling city on the coast where “you…
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NewsGet To Know…Kamila Shamsie
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NewsFriday Lit Review: Things You Might Have Missed While You Were Out
Each Friday we’ll be bringing you news about your favorite authors, literature and books in general. Tell us what you…
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NewsVIDEO: Are We Less Civil Than Any Other Period In American History?
Jill Lepore doesn’t think so. As part of a series of discussions sponsored by the Center for Civil Discourse at…