3+ hour, 28+ min ago  (513+ words) After years of writing crime thrillers and mysteries, local author Richard Ross has stretched his wings and released his first-ever historical fiction novel just a month ago, titled Slicing Clouds. The novel follows Edward Bolton, a young boy born in…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (380+ words) Faulkner University alumna Annie B. Jones was recognized by her alma mater for her accomplishments as an author, podcaster and independent bookstore owner. She was the Distinguished Alumna for the College of Arts and Sciences" English, Humanities, Music and Great Books…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (997+ words) In an interview you noted that as a 62-year-old, you thought your moment had passed. But here you are, shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction for your debut novel. Please share the significance of this journey for writers who…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (350+ words) Covering most of America's history, here are 10 single-volume books discussing the most important eras in US history. Colonists to Cold Warriors: The 10 Best Books on US History Pretend you only had one shelf for your library, and your library could…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (623+ words) Barbara Erskine took to the stage on the opening night of this year's Hay Festival to mark the 40th anniversary of her iconic debut novel, LADY OF HAY. First published in 1986 and never out of print, LADY OF HAY is a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (290+ words) Allihies author takes readers back in time to life under Cromwellian rule The Southern Star Have you ever wondered what it was like to travel from Cork City to Glengarriff under Cromwellian rule? To hide in Glengarriff woods when the…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (72+ words) The Bookseller Georgina Simmonds joins Red Kite Literary as agent and founding partner Register to read for FREE. Serious about the book trade? Want full access? Subscribe from just "3. 65 a week and unlock full access to exclusive interviews, rights deals,…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (234+ words) HAMPDEN -- A Brewer native is turning her love of history into must read novels. Michelle Shores has written two historical works of fiction. Her newest one was just released." "I've never written anything. I'm not trained as a writer," said…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (244+ words) I first started to talk about these kinds of issues back with The Wire in the Blood, where it seemed to me that celebrity was the new shield against being held to account. Catch-22 by Joseph Heller To Love and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (26+ words) Magic and espionage collide as the Black Tower's band of misfits, led by the enigmatic Alistair Romeo, delves into a maelstrom of spells and silencers....