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Sweeping Historical Fiction Tells a New Old-West Tale
INTERVIEW Sep 01
Sweeping Historical Fiction Tells a New Old-West Tale
Freedom looks a lot like slavery to Coleman and his sister, June.   Though the Civil War has ended, the brother and sister are still living... Read more
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A Novel of Friendships Navigating the Messiness of Early Adulthood
INTERVIEW Sep 01
A Novel of Friendships Navigating the Messiness of Early Adulthood
Nightclubs and party buses. Celebrity chefs and Instagram influencers. Pivots... Read more
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R.F. Kuang Sends Her Academics Into Literal Hell
INTERVIEW Aug 01
R.F. Kuang Sends Her Academics Into Literal Hell
Here’s a tip for reading Katabasis, author R.F. Kuang’s dark and playful update to the ancient tale of the... Read more
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Silvia Moreno-Garcia's New Gothic Novel Is Bewitched, Bothered, and Emboldened
INTERVIEW Jul 01
Silvia Moreno-Garcia's New Gothic Novel Is Bewitched, Bothered, and Emboldened
Three women are bewitched across time and space in Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s... Read more
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Taylor Jenkins Reid Explores Space, and the Heart, in 'Atmosphere'
INTERVIEW Jun 01
Taylor Jenkins Reid Explores Space, and the Heart, in 'Atmosphere'
Taylor Jenkins Reid has been a rock star and a movie star, won grand slams in... Read more
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S.A. Cosby's New Thriller Blends Southern Noir with Family Drama
INTERVIEW Jun 01
S.A. Cosby's New Thriller Blends Southern Noir with Family Drama
Imagine a Shakespearean retelling of The Godfather set in a small Southern... Read more
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Julia Armfield Reimagines ‘King Lear’ in a Drowned World
INTERVIEW Dec 01
Julia Armfield Reimagines ‘King Lear’ in a Drowned World
Julia Armfield doesn’t believe in star signs or personality tests, but if you... Read more
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Weike Wang Finds the Humor in Despair and Family Dysfunction
INTERVIEW Dec 01
Weike Wang Finds the Humor in Despair and Family Dysfunction
Sometimes when you go on vacation, your problems come right along with... Read more
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Matt Haig on the Magic of Redemptive Literary Journeys
INTERVIEW Aug 29
Matt Haig on the Magic of Redemptive Literary Journeys
Retired schoolteacher Grace Winters believes the best days of her life are behind her, and even the good old... Read more
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Kate Quinn Dishes on the Recipe for a Perfect Historical Novel
INTERVIEW Jul 02
Kate Quinn Dishes on the Recipe for a Perfect Historical Novel
Grace March arrives at Briarwood House with a suitcase, sun tea, and a... Read more
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Sophomore Novel Explores the Fortune and Mystery of Being Human
INTERVIEW Apr 01
Sophomore Novel Explores the Fortune and Mystery of Being Human
During the Cultural Revolution in China in 1966, May Ling steals and swallows a... Read more
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