The Missing Mogul: A Mystery with a Touch of History Author Barry Eaton is a Mechanical Engineer who likes mystery stories and old trains. He is also a fifth-generation Texan whose ancestral homeplace Millermore is now part of the Dallas Heritage Village. Drawing on archives found in that special house, Mr. Eaton has crafted a …
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Answering the Call: A Life of Ministry and Writing Joseph Way spent his early years on a small farm in Mississippi, where his parents instilled a strong work ethic and a deep sense of faith in their children. He pursued education with determination and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Millsaps College, a private …
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Sarah J. Maas Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.51 258,565 ratings 35,541 reviews Bryce Quinlan and Hunt Athalar are trying to get back to normal―they may have saved Crescent City, but with so much upheaval in their lives lately, they mostly want a chance to relax. Slow down. Figure out what the future holds. The Asteri have kept their word …
Every saint is guilty until proved innocent, George Orwell said. This is bad news for George Saunders, who’s probably as close to a living candidate for canonization as American literature has. Saunders is not just a major author in the eyes of both critics and readers — his sole novel, “Lincoln in the Bardo,” appeared at No.1 on …
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‘Hard Crowd’ author Rachel Kushner discusses the vibe, emotion, and grind of her craft The novelist and essayist Rachel Kushner on Tuesday spoke with James Wood, New Yorker book critic and Harvard professor of the practice of literary criticism, about the “vibe and emotion” of her creative work in an online Writers Speak event sponsored by the …
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After 20 years at the top, Franzen is celebrated and scorned in equal measure. As he returns with a new book, Crossroads, John Self examines his contentious appeal. Sometimes it seems like there are two people called Jonathan Franzen: the successful, acclaimed novelist, and his evil twin. This can be the only explanation for why …
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I was in Australia over the New Year. As I’m sure you know, there are huge bushfires that have consumed huge stretches of land there, destroying natural habitats, and displacing thousands of people. We saw the smoke when we were there. We rode a train through the Blue Mountains and saw acres of charred forests. …
The only thing better than getting sucked into a good book is sharing that with other. Handing over a dog-eared paperback to a friend, gushing about shocking plot twists over coffee, sharing a hankie over tear-jerker endings – good stories are made better with sharing. Our first pick is a no-brainer for spooky season: Stephen …
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As we embark on a new year, it’s time to discover the exciting literary talents that will shape the literary landscape. In this blog post, we present 10 promising debut novels scheduled for release in 2023. These books hold the potential to captivate readers with their fresh voices and compelling narratives. Book 1:Title: “The Shimmering …
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Literature has been enriched by countless influential works that have stood the test of time. In this blog post, we embark on a literary journey and explore 10 essential classics that have left an indelible mark on the world of literature. Review 1 – “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen:Summary: “Pride and Prejudice” is a …
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