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News Articles: Book News & Features

Self-portrait of John Porcellino

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King Cat John Porcellino On Comics, Zines And Trying To Make The World Less Crazy

Cartoonist and zine-maker John Porcellino has been a hugely influential figure in the world of zine-making. As several of his classic books are reissued, we talk to him about his life and work

February 28, 2021
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By:
  • Etelka Lehoczky
Nico Walker

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  • Author Interviews

Will Nico Walker Watch 'Cherry?' Probably Not

The new movie Cherry follows an Iraq war vet who gets addicted to heroin and starts robbing banks. It's based on a semi-autobiographical novel by Nico Walker, who was just released from prison.

February 27, 2021
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By:
  • Andrew Limbong

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  • Book News & Features

Exclusive 1st Read: 'Klara And The Sun,' By Kazuo Ishiguro

We're excited to bring you an exclusive prepublication excerpt of Kazuo Ishiguro's new novel Klara and the Sun, a gentle fable about a world in which androids serve as companions to children.

February 20, 2021
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By:
  • Petra Mayer

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  • Book News & Features

Aspen Words Announces 5 Finalists For 2021's Literary Prize

The $35,000 prize honors fiction that "illuminates vital contemporary issues." This year's finalists deal with everything from Native American land ownership to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

February 18, 2021
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  • Petra Mayer

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  • Book News & Features

For These 3 Writers, Black Love And Black Joy Take Center Stage

We're celebrating what our pals at the Code Switch blog are calling Black Kiss-tory this Valentine's Day, with a roundup of classic, too-often-overlooked Black romance authors.

February 14, 2021
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  • Denny S. Bryce

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  • Book News & Features

'Love And Other Poems' Promises That Love Will Find Us

Alex Dimitrov's new collection — perfect for anyone caught between the moon and New York City — advises readers to be patient: Time is always moving on, bringing us closer and closer to love.

February 09, 2021
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  • Jeevika Verma

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  • Book News & Features

'She Persisted,' Now In Chapter Book Form, Brings History To Life

Chelsea Clinton has turned her She Persisted series of picture books into a new series of chapter books, written by prominent kids' authors. The new books really take readers inside historical lives.

January 30, 2021
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By:
  • Juanita Giles
Poet Amanda Gorman performs "The Hill We Climb" during the inauguration of U.S. President Joe Biden.

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  • Book News & Features

After Inaugural Performance, Poet Amanda Gorman Tops The Amazon Bestseller List

Gorman's debut poetry collection and an illustrated kids' book are first and second on the list — on the strength of pre-orders, since both titles won't be out until September.

January 21, 2021
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  • Petra Mayer
When F. Scott Fitzgerald published <em>The Great Gatsby</em> in 1925, it didn't sell many copies. Now it's sold nearly 30 million.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: 'The Great Gatsby' Enters Public Domain But It Already Entered Our Hearts

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on the legacy of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The literary classic's copyright expired on the first day of 2021.

January 02, 2021
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  • Scott Simon

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  • Book News & Features

The Kids' Books That Helped 2020 Go By — And A Few To Look Forward To

As the year draws to a close, our kids' books columnist Juanita Giles looks back at some of the books that helped her family get through 2020 — and ahead to some exciting titles for next year.

December 29, 2020
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  • Juanita Giles
Barry Lopez won the National Book Award in 1986 for <em>Arctic Dreams</em>.

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  • Obituaries

Barry Lopez, Acclaimed Author And Traveler Beyond Many Horizons, Dies At 75

Lopez — who won a National Book Award in 1986 for Arctic Dreams — wrote about his travels to far places. But his writings aren't just travelogues, they remind us of how precious life on Earth is.

December 26, 2020
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By:
  • Dave Blanchard
Arush Nand plays the young Arjie at his make-believe wedding in <em>Funny Boy</em>.

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  • Arts & Life

In 'Funny Boy,' A Young Sri Lankan Gay Man Comes Of Age As Ethnic Tensions Explode

Deepa Mehta's new film, Funny Boy, is Canada's Oscar submission. It's being distributed by Ava DuVernay's company and premieres on Netflix. It's based on the novel by Shyam Selvadurai.

December 16, 2020
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By:
  • Bilal Qureshi
The Tattered Cover's location in Littleton, Colo.

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  • Book News & Features

Denver's Tattered Cover Becomes Nation's Largest Black-Owned Indie Bookstore

The beloved local chain, founded in 1971, has had a rough year, including severe revenue losses during the pandemic. Its new owners are led by two Denver natives and self-described high school rivals.

December 10, 2020
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  • Petra Mayer

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  • Book News & Features

Finding A Voice And Coming To Terms With A Stutter In 'I Talk Like A River'

Jordan Scott is a poet, a master of words, and a stutterer. His new kids' book, gorgeously illustrated by Sydney Smith, chronicles his childhood journey towards coming to terms with his stutter.

November 28, 2020
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By:
  • Juanita Giles
Bob Woodward's book <em>Rage</em> was one of a wave of highly publicized books <em></em>Simon & Schuster published this year critical of President Trump.

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  • Book News & Features

Book Publisher Simon & Schuster Sold To Rival

The third largest of the "big five" book publishers, was sold by its parent company to Penguin Random House.

November 25, 2020
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By:
  • Andrew Limbong
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