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BookLess Than Human
These studies introduced me to the significance of evolutionary biology for understanding human nature, enabling me to come full circle by fusing my interest in the human mind with my earlier love of the natural world.
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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…