Saturday, March 14, 2015

The Roundup with PW

 
Margaret Atwood to Release New Novel in September
'The Heart Goes Last,' which will be published in the U.S. on September 29, marks the celebrated Canadian author’s first stand-alone novel in 15 years. more »


Celebrating the Legacy of Walter Dean Myers
Friends, family members, colleagues, and those otherwise touched by the work of Walter Dean Myers gathered in Manhattan on March 9 for an evening of rich and decidedly up-tempo readings, speeches, and performances to honor his life. Myers died on July 1, 2014 at age 76. more »

Panel Mania: First Look at Jeffrey Brown’s 'Darth Vader and Friends'
Here's an exclusive first look at Jeffrey Brown's fourth and final take on the Skywalker family's foibles, 'Darth Vader and Friends,' due in April. more » »

Terry Pratchett In Quotes: As the literary world mourns the death of the Discworld creator, here are some of his most inspiring and memorable quotes.

Alabama Closes Lee Abuse Investigation : An Alabama official says a state agency closed an inquiry into whether the deal to publish Harper Lee's upcoming novel involved financial fraud.

Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover: At least until you've seen how long it takes to design one.

The Internet's MFA Wars: A former MFA instructor's takedown of MFA programs has ricocheted around the Internet ever since it was published in late February.

Boston College Pulls 'Fifty Shades': The university's bookstore has decided to pull E.L. James’s bestseller from its inventory after customers complained about seeing the erotic novel on shelves.


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