The 2017 World’s Highest Earning Author is… JK Rowling! She tops the list at $95M, with author James Patterson coming in at $87M. Forbes released
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Kakutani, Man Booker, a City of Notions & more! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
Michiko Kakutani is Leaving The New York Times After 38 years as the chief daily book critic, Michiko Kakutani has announced her farewell. Indelibly interwoven
Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Medieval Manuscripts & More! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
Two new publications are forthcoming from the world of Harry Potter on October 20th. No, they are not new novels by Rowling, but they do bring excitement to magic lovers and passionate fans of the series.
Jane Austen, African Literature, Brave New Voices & More! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
Sensational Jane Austen Letter up for Auction On July 11, a letter Jane Austen composed in 1812 will go up for auction. Sent to her
Ambient Lit, Michael Bond, Slam Poet Vanessa Tahay & more! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
What’s Ambient Literature? …”The study of emergent forms of literature that make use of novel technologies and social practices in order to create robust and evocative experiences for readers.”
Books in Bloom, Peace Poetry, Potter, Fests & More! Your Weekly Lit News Roundup by Laurel Dowswell
Austin African American Book Festival Celebrates Literature The 11th annual festival took place from June 22-24, highlighting such authors as bestselling YA author Angie Thomas, novelist April Sinclair,
