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Sap Rising: a collection of short stories
<i>"Sap Rising"</i> by Christine Lincoln is an award winning short story collection published in 2001. The collection of centers around a community and its young black residents.
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Three New Collections of Short Stories
Three new collections of short stories proves the genre is full of life.
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Book Review - "The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories"
This is a book review of "The Regatta Mystery and Other Stories" by Agatha Christie.
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Book Review: Bambert's Book of Missing Stories
This touching story begins as an adventure but ends as a meaningful tribute to the power of the written word and the complex nature of friendship and belonging.
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Book Review: The Last Days of Dogtown
Anita Diamant, author of The Red Tent, has combined a vivid imagination with historical research to create this story of a fading Massachusetts town.
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Claire Keenan Wins Edge Hill Prize
Claire Keegan's 'Walk the Blue Fields' has won the second Edge Hill University Short Story Prize at a ceremony held at the historic Bluecoat Centre in Liverpool.
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The Fat Man in History
Peter Carey invokes dreamscapes, mythology and surrealism in order to provide startling clarity of vision, both commenting on and reflecting the nature of modern society
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Australian Author Wins 2008 Dylan Thomas Prize
Vietnamese-Australian author Nam Le has captured international attention with his best-selling collection of short stories.
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Giant of American Literature, John Updike, Dies
John Updike, who won two Pulitzer's and two National Book Awards for fiction that captured the struggle of middle-class America, died today (January 27th) at 76-years old
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Twelve Great Science Fiction Novels
There are many lists of "best" science fiction novel lists, but most are compiled by popularity which doesn't always take some "classic" tales into account.
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Bram Stoker's Dracula
A look at Bram Stoker and his famous Dracula. But he didn'tjust write Dracula.
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Canadian Authors
For no perticular reason at all, here are some Authors that are Canadian.
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The Rendezvous and Other Stories
In this collection, Daphne du Maurier displays her incredible talent for creating wide-ranging moods and her unwavering realism in her characterization.
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When I Talk About Running
"What I Talk About When I Talk About Running" provides intriguing insights into what motivates and sustains an internationally acclaimed writer.
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Review of THE ADVENTURES OF THE SECOND MRS. WATSON
Book review of The Second Mrs. Watson
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Berlin Welcomes Home Cabaret
Cabaret, the world-renowned musical that introduced thousands to pre-World War II Berlin, returns home with a run starting at the Bar jeder Vernunft beginning in October.
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Biography of Thomas King
Contemporary novelist, children's author, professor, editor, radio host, lecturer, politician: is there anything esteemed Canadian Thomas King can't do?
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Book Review- Arranged Marriage
Divakaruni's collection of short stories focuses on Indian women who live in the United States and the family, loves, and desires that influence their choices.
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Book Review: Werehunter by Mercedes Lackey
This article is a book review of Werehunter by Mercedes Lackey.
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Books, Books, and More Books
Books on or by Arabs and Arab-Americans.
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Classic Authors: Willa Cather
A brief biography of Willa Cather.
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Dashing Through the Snow
A winter festival turns into mayhem in this short, but enjoyable holiday tale by the mother-daughter mystery duo of Mary and Carol Higgins Clark.
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Dorothy West
Novelist, journalist Dorothy West was the The Kid of the Harlem Renaissance.
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Ernest Hemingway and Boxing
Writers and boxers seem to have little in common. Does Ernest Hemingway's love for the "sweet science" show that writers and fighters share more than you think?
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Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home
The birthplace home of one of Georgia's most celebrated authors is open on weekends for public tours.
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Linked Short Story Collections
What is a story cycle and how is it different from other short story collections? This article attempts to give the basics of this exciting genre.
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New Lonely Planet Wales Guide
From Welsh Castles to modern Cardiff, the Lonely Planet Wales guide covers everything Welsh: Snowdonia, Swansea, the Brecon Beacons and the best food and accommodation
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Reading Turgenev
What would you do if you married to escape a boring existence, only to find yourself in a loveless union, forced to live with your husband's petty, critical sisters?
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Review of Two Short Stories
This is a review of two short stories titled "Murder at Rose Cottage" by Edward D. Hoch and "Checkmated!" by Coretta Slavska.
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Review: The Book of Other People
A recent anthology edited by Zadie Smith, The Book of Other People features 23 of the best literary writers of the 2000's, and an assortment of odd characters.
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Review: The Virgin of Small Plains
This 2007 Edgar Award nominee revolves around an 17-year old murder and the toll it has taken on three families. It is powerful reading -- one of Pickard's best.
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The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted
New York Times bestselling author's 13 stories are a multi-generational look at the everyday challenges that women face - food, health, men, self esteem, aging and more.
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The Gifted Gabaldón Sisters by Lorraine López
The four Gabaldón sisters believe their mysterious grandmother Fermina has bestowed special gifts on them. They research her Pueblo history and discover a family secret.
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The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railway
This is a review of the short story, The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railway by Barroness Emmuska Orczy.
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Vonnegut's Timequake
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A Run of Bad Luck in Reading
Stack of new fiction proves disappointing to veteran reviewer.
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Alcoholic Authors: Truman Capote
Truman Capote's escapades while drunk are legendary although he tried to stay off liquor and would stop drinking for several months but could not stay away from it.
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Alice Walker - Womanist Writer
Discussion of Alice Walker as a writer, her contributions to American Literature, Women's literature, and African American women's literature.
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American Novelist Nelson Algren
Among Algren's other notable books were The Neon Wilderness, A Walk on The Wild Side and Never Come Morning.
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Anatole France, French Author
Brief biography of French writer Anatole France, best known for prose elegance, and ironical and sympathetic portrayal of characters.
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Anthologies - How Writers Start Their Stories
This is an article about anthologies and how writers start their stories. I mention two short stories that are found in The Best of Sisters in Crime edited by Marilyn Wallace.
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Author Snapshot Bio: Willa Cather
A brief Author Snapshot Biography of the life and works of writer Willa Cather, American Fiction author.
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Awards That Publish Your First Book
Contests take place all over the world for book-length material, with the first prize being a publishing contract.
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Book Review: Flights of Fantasy edited by Mercedes Lackey
This is a book review of the anthology Flights of Fantasy edited by Mercedes Lackey.

Book Review: Sorry by Gail Jones
Gail Jones' novel explores themes of isolation, family relationships and issues of race in World War II Australia.
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Cat Fiction
Cozy mystery novels have been known to feature a cat as the hero (or heroine) of the tale. The pioneer in this genre is Lilian Jackson Braun and her "Cat who..." novels.
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Hornby's "NippleJesus" Ultimately Confounds
Nick Hornby, like UK counterparts Helen Fielding and Irvine Welsh, struck worldwide gold with his novels. But a lesser-known short story of his is also worth attention.
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Ian McEwan: On Chesil Beach
McEwan's latest book received rapturous praise on its first publication in 2007. Now, with the paperback version available, even more readers can enjoy this superb novel.
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James Joyce
Literary tourists ready to celebrate Bloomsday can go on an armchair tour of two important landmarks in Dublin.
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Katherine Anne Porter Museum
The childhood home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Katherine Anne Porter is open regularly for public tours.
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