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PEN America's Literary Gala and the glamour of the written word
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (998+ words) There is a private thrill in finding oneself inside a book. Not in a dramatic way, necessarily. Sometimes it is a sentence that understands you before you have understood yourself. Sometimes it is a character so flawed, funny, ashamed, hungry,…...
The Cultural Authors Academy Unveils The QUILL Awards and Cultural Book Festival
1+ week, 4+ day ago (445+ words) A New Era of Excellence in Cultural Literature Elevating Cultural Voices Across All Genres At its core, the Cultural Authors Academy exists to champion the stories and voices too often marginalized or overlooked in mainstream literary circles. CAA embraces fiction,…...
PEN America's Gala: The Beauty and the Danger of the Written Word
1+ week, 5+ day ago (195+ words) Author Ann Patchett and film producer Jason Blum are among those who spoke at PEN America' s annual gala, which raised more than $2 million for the century-old literary and free expression organization PEN America's Gala: The Beauty and the Danger…...
6 Ways to See Rare Books in London
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (893+ words) London has a rich literary legacy: Charles Dickens wrote "Oliver Twist" while living there. William Shakespeare penned some of his most famous plays in the city, including "Hamlet." Virginia Woolf, who was born in the Kensington area in 1882, set "Mrs....
Chip Mc Cabe Releases Debut Horror Novel "Kindred" Under Creed Woodhouse Alias
2+ week, 1+ day ago (393+ words) Extreme music and horror journalist Chip Mc Cabe has released his debut horror novel, "Kindred," under the pen name Creed Woodhouse. The book is available now through bookstores, including Barnes & Noble. Known for his extensive work covering music and horror…...
Literary travelers follow the footsteps of famous authors around the world
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1031+ words) Before being moved in 1875, Edgar Allan Poe was buried in the back of Westminster Hall in Baltimore. This stone marks the site of the original grave where the author was buried in 1849. Above the stone a black rose to honor…...
This Chapter's About African Literature: Behind the African Book Festival in Berlin
3+ week, 1+ day ago (362+ words) Author and board member Niq Mhlongo discusses the curation, programming and challenges of organising the ABF. South African writer and resident Berliner Niq Mhlongo is a festival board member and book club enthusiast. Author and editor of 11 novels, including Dog…...
Exciting and Upcoming Books by Muslim Authors
3+ week, 1+ day ago (144+ words) by Furvah Shah in Culture & Lifestyle on 5th May, 2026 Summer is almost here, and if you're anything like us, you're already curating the ultimate reading list for slow mornings, long commutes, days in the park and everything in between. If you're…...
Egypt Air opens room for passengers with hidden disabilities at Cairo Airport
3+ week, 3+ day ago (3+ words) By Mohamed Attia...
"A skilled pen and clear thoughts elevate Albanian literature", Agim Nesho: "I am Muslim" elevates Ben Blushi to the level of world writers
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (182+ words) April 29, 2026 10: 12 Former Ambassador Agim Nesho has commented on the novel 'Jam Musliman' by author Ben Blushi, describing it as a work that addresses essential issues of modern society and that places the author at a high literary level. In his…...