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Man Booker 2013. The winner is: Eleanor Catton

Congratulations, Eleanor! Seems my guess was the kiss of death for Jim Crace and NiViolet Bulwayo. Sorry about that, you two. Especially to Jim Crace. That man should not stop writing, almost as much as I should, in order to protect the innocent. I’m upset with him for his insistence he’s done. He wants to… Read More Man Booker 2013. The winner is: Eleanor Catton

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First Love by Joyce Carol Oates

    First Love: A Gothic Tale by Joyce Carol Oates, Illus. by Barry Moses. The Echo Press/W.W. Norton 1996. 86 pp    [Library copy.] I'm a fervent fan of Joyce Carol Oates, though I'll admit I don't appreciate all her works equally. I hate to use the judgment "like," as it isn't professional in a… Read More First Love by Joyce Carol Oates

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IMPAC Dublin AWARD FINALISTS

IMPAC Dublin Award Finalists Posted: April 12, 2011 by thebooksthething in IMPAC Dublin Award, Library, General, Literary Events, Professional News, Public Libraries 0 3 Irish Authors short listed for the 2011 International IMPAC DUBLIN Literary Award. The short list will be confirmed by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Gerry Breen at 11.00am on 12th April 2011… Read More IMPAC Dublin AWARD FINALISTS

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A Widow’s Story by Joyce Carol Oates

  A Widow's Story by Joyce Carol Oates   Oh God – you are going to be so unhappy. – Gail Godwin  ______________________________________________   I guess the only way to do this is just plunge right in, though of all the books I've reviewed this one is probably among, if not the most difficult. I… Read More A Widow’s Story by Joyce Carol Oates

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