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Booker Prize
The Man Booker Prize is awarded each October for the best original novel written in English by a citizen of the British Commonwealth of Nations or the Republic or Ireland
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The Man Booker Prize is awarded each October for the best original novel written in English by a citizen of the British Commonwealth of Nations or the Republic or Ireland
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Booker Prize for Fiction 2008
Just weeks after Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children was announced as the Best of Booker, the judges have revealed the 13 novels in the race for this year's Booker.
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Just weeks after Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children was announced as the Best of Booker, the judges have revealed the 13 novels in the race for this year's Booker.
man booker longlist 2008 • booker longlist • novels for booker prize 2008 • nominations for booker prize 2008 • favourites for booker prize 2008
Audio Book Review On Chesil Beach
A review of the audio book version of On Chesil Beach. Read by the author, Ian McEwan, this is an interesting listen, the interview included is fascinating.
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A review of the audio book version of On Chesil Beach. Read by the author, Ian McEwan, this is an interesting listen, the interview included is fascinating.
ian mcewan • on chesil beach • booker prize • man booker • saturday
Book Review - Cloud Atlas
"Cloud Atlas" is a masterful series of six inter-related tales that span generations and continents to illustrate the basic human condition.
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"Cloud Atlas" is a masterful series of six inter-related tales that span generations and continents to illustrate the basic human condition.
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Canadian Content-The 2002 Man Booker Prize
The Canadian content this year amounts to a whopping 20 pct; four books out of a long list of twenty. But Canada is up against an impressive stable of writers; In the words of the Iron Chef, "who will take the prize, whose cuisine will reign supreme?"
The Canadian content this year amounts to a whopping 20 pct; four books out of a long list of twenty. But Canada is up against an impressive stable of writers; In the words of the Iron Chef, "who will take the prize, whose cuisine will reign supreme?"
ePublishing Coming of Age?
What is the future of electronic book publishing?
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What is the future of electronic book publishing?
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IMAGINING THE TERRIBLE: Ian McEwan
Ian McEwan, the master craftsman of the macabre did not win the Booker Prize. Many people believe, however, that his new novel <i>Atonement</i> is beyond the Booker Prize.
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Ian McEwan, the master craftsman of the macabre did not win the Booker Prize. Many people believe, however, that his new novel <i>Atonement</i> is beyond the Booker Prize.
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Man Booker Prize
The Man Booker Prize is one of the most significant literary awards available to authors from the British Commonwealth and Republic of Ireland.
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The Man Booker Prize is one of the most significant literary awards available to authors from the British Commonwealth and Republic of Ireland.
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Saying Good-bye: Graham Swift's Last Orders
A review of Graham Swift's Booker prize winning novel, <i>Last Orders</i>.,A review of Graham Swift's Booker prize winning novel, <i>Last Orders</i>.
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A review of Graham Swift's Booker prize winning novel, <i>Last Orders</i>.,A review of Graham Swift's Booker prize winning novel, <i>Last Orders</i>.
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The Prize Winners
The fall prize season has unearthed some surprises. Hungary gains a Nobel Laureate for the very first time, and Yann Martel from Canada wins the Booker Prize.
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The fall prize season has unearthed some surprises. Hungary gains a Nobel Laureate for the very first time, and Yann Martel from Canada wins the Booker Prize.
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Unwelcome Guests: Anita Brookner's Visitors
A review of Anita Brookner's novel <i>Visitors</i>, which traces an older woman's journey as she trades her self-imposed exile for the rewards of companionship.
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A review of Anita Brookner's novel <i>Visitors</i>, which traces an older woman's journey as she trades her self-imposed exile for the rewards of companionship.
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Awfully Dark And Awfully Witty: Beryl Bainbridge
A review of Beryl Bainbridge's 1989 novel, <i>An Awfully Big Adventure</i>.,A review of Beryl Bainbridge's 1989 novel, <i>An Awfully Big Adventure</i>.
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A review of Beryl Bainbridge's 1989 novel, <i>An Awfully Big Adventure</i>.,A review of Beryl Bainbridge's 1989 novel, <i>An Awfully Big Adventure</i>.
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Shelved Dreams in Penelope Fitzgerald's The Bookshop
A review of Penelope Fitzgerald's <i>The Bookshop</i>.,A review of Penelope Fitzgerald's <i>The Bookshop</i>.
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A review of Penelope Fitzgerald's <i>The Bookshop</i>.,A review of Penelope Fitzgerald's <i>The Bookshop</i>.
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2002: The Year In Review
The year 2002 saw a lot of interesting and exciting developments in the world of Canadian Literature, both at home and abroad. Here is an overview of the year in Canadian Literature.
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The year 2002 saw a lot of interesting and exciting developments in the world of Canadian Literature, both at home and abroad. Here is an overview of the year in Canadian Literature.
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Atonement Author Ian McEwan Bio
A profile of the English novelist Ian McEwan, whose book Amsterdam won the Booker Prize for Fiction, and whose novel Atonement has been filmed with Keira Knightley
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A profile of the English novelist Ian McEwan, whose book Amsterdam won the Booker Prize for Fiction, and whose novel Atonement has been filmed with Keira Knightley
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Beach Reading
What to take to the beach--or-the pool--to read this summer? Here are some suggestions:
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What to take to the beach--or-the pool--to read this summer? Here are some suggestions:
summer beach reading • summer bestsellers • books by james patterson • the thirteenth tale by diane setterfield • booker prize
Book Review: Never Let Me Go
Not one word is wasted or misplaced in this subtle, yet disturbing 2005 novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, author of the Booker Prize winning "Remains of the Day."
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Not one word is wasted or misplaced in this subtle, yet disturbing 2005 novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, author of the Booker Prize winning "Remains of the Day."
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Booker Winner Anne Enright
When the result of the Man Booker Prize was announced on 16th October 2007, the winner came as a surprise to most. Who exactly is Enright, and is The Gathering any good?
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When the result of the Man Booker Prize was announced on 16th October 2007, the winner came as a surprise to most. Who exactly is Enright, and is The Gathering any good?
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Carol Shields: 1935-2003
Carol Shields died on July 16. Read about her fascinating literary life which will live on.
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Carol Shields died on July 16. Read about her fascinating literary life which will live on.
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Carry Me Down by M J Hyland
This is a book review for M J Hyland's second Novel Carry Me Down. The book was shortlisted for the booker prize in 2006
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This is a book review for M J Hyland's second Novel Carry Me Down. The book was shortlisted for the booker prize in 2006
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Fickle Friendship in Ian McEwan's Amsterdam
A review of Ian McEwan's 1998 Booker prize-winning novel Amsterdam.
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A review of Ian McEwan's 1998 Booker prize-winning novel Amsterdam.
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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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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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Ian McEwan’s Atonement
With the new film version of Atonement starring Keira Knightley hotly tipped for Oscar glory at next year's awards, now is a great time to read this classic novel.
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With the new film version of Atonement starring Keira Knightley hotly tipped for Oscar glory at next year's awards, now is a great time to read this classic novel.
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Magnifying Memories: Kazuo Ishiguro's When We Were Orphans
A review of <i>When We Were Orphans</i> by Kazuo Ishiguro.
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A review of <i>When We Were Orphans</i> by Kazuo Ishiguro.
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Old Devils & Personal Demons- EXPERIENCE:A MEMOIR
Kinglsey Amis and Martin Amis, father and son, are both Literary Prizewinners. After Kingsley died in 1995, and Martin Amis wrote <i>Experience</i> to deal with the Press head on regarding the betrayal of his father in <i> The Sunday Times </i>. Step right up, and read all about it.
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Kinglsey Amis and Martin Amis, father and son, are both Literary Prizewinners. After Kingsley died in 1995, and Martin Amis wrote <i>Experience</i> to deal with the Press head on regarding the betrayal of his father in <i> The Sunday Times </i>. Step right up, and read all about it.
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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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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 - On Chesil Beach
"On Chesil Beach" chronicles just one short night, but manages to pack in a lifetime of regrets and a commentary on life in the 1960s as well.
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"On Chesil Beach" chronicles just one short night, but manages to pack in a lifetime of regrets and a commentary on life in the 1960s as well.
ian mcewan novels • novels set in dorset • 2007 book reviews • works by popular british authors • on chesil beach
Salman Rushdie Biography
With Salman Rushdie back in the news as the bookies favourite for the 2008 "Best of Booker" Prize, now is the perfect time to find out more about this great novelist.
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With Salman Rushdie back in the news as the bookies favourite for the 2008 "Best of Booker" Prize, now is the perfect time to find out more about this great novelist.
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The 2001 Booker Prize- Who Will Take the Prize?
All eyes are on the Booker Prize which is announced this month. There are alot of rumblings in the literary ranks over the prize this year. Let us take a look at the books that are poised for the prize.
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All eyes are on the Booker Prize which is announced this month. There are alot of rumblings in the literary ranks over the prize this year. Let us take a look at the books that are poised for the prize.
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The Silver Swan by Benjamin Black
Quirke is back and involved in a dark murder that again involves those closest to him, maybe even his own daughter.
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Quirke is back and involved in a dark murder that again involves those closest to him, maybe even his own daughter.
the silver swan by benjamin black • john banville novels • benjamin black novels • mystery novels set in dublin • english mystery fiction
What it Takes to Publish a Novel
To get a publishing contract for your novel, you need to work hard, attend literary events and workshops, enter contests, meet other writers and continue to write.
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To get a publishing contract for your novel, you need to work hard, attend literary events and workshops, enter contests, meet other writers and continue to write.
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A Writer's Reputation
The case of Peter Carey reveals the difficulty in negotiating the terrain between the public literary figure and the private man.
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The case of Peter Carey reveals the difficulty in negotiating the terrain between the public literary figure and the private man.
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Alan Hollinghurst's The Line of Beauty
In The Line of Beauty, Alan Hollinghurst combines a literary style with blunt scenes of gay sex and drug use to make a commentary on class and excess in 1980s Britain.
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In The Line of Beauty, Alan Hollinghurst combines a literary style with blunt scenes of gay sex and drug use to make a commentary on class and excess in 1980s Britain.
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Iris Murdoch Biography
Brief biography of Anglo-Irish author, philosopher, and playwright Iris Murdoch, an important writer of her generation, known for The Bell and Under the Net.
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Brief biography of Anglo-Irish author, philosopher, and playwright Iris Murdoch, an important writer of her generation, known for The Bell and Under the Net.
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