Tag: Books and literature
Peter Manso, biographer of Mailer and Brando, dies at 80
TRURO, Mass. — Peter Manso, a writer and longtime Cape Cod resident known for his exhaustively researched books and articles, including biographies on the...
Kemi Alabi wins First Book Award from poets academy
<p>NEW YORK — A Chicago-based writer and activist has received the First Book Award from the Academy of American Poets. Kemi Alabi's “Against Heaven”...
Kemi Alabi wins First Book Award from poets academy
NEW YORK — A Chicago-based writer and activist has received the First Book Award from the Academy of American Poets. Kemi Alabi's “Against Heaven”...
Review: Carlile shows rugged resilience in ‘Broken Horses’
<p>“Broken Horses,” Brandi Carlile (Crown) </p>
<p>Armed with a powder-blue cowboy...
Review: Carlile shows rugged resilience in ‘Broken Horses’
“Broken Horses,” Brandi Carlile (Crown)
Armed with a powder-blue cowboy...
McBride’s ‘Deacon King Kong’ wins inaugural Gotham prize
<p>NEW YORK — James McBride's latest honor for the novel “Deacon King Kong” is a real New York story. </p>
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British guitarist Thompson’s memoir revisits golden rock era
<p>In 1968, the year “Hey Jude” hit the charts, Richard Thompson turned down an invitation to Paul McCartney’s birthday party. </p>
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Dave Grohl memoir ‘The Storyteller’ coming out October 5
<p>NEW YORK — Some unexpected free time in 2020 led Grammy winner Dave Grohl to put some thoughts and memories into words.</p>
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Man, a steal! Rare Superman comic sells for record $3.25M
<p>NEW YORK — One of the few copies of the comic book that introduced Superman to the world has sold for a super-sized, record-setting...
McBride’s ‘Deacon King Kong’ wins inaugural Gotham prize
NEW YORK — James McBride's latest honor for the novel “Deacon King Kong” is a real New York story.
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