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Literary Awards, News, Update

The 2009 Man Booker Prize Winner… & My Apologies to Canada

So Hilary Mantel won the Booker Prize… I don’t think that came as a big surprise to anyone who has been reading the press for her novel Wolf Hall. Or kept an eye on the Bookies. I’m just thrilled because it means I can put aside The Children’s Book without guilt (or with less guilt) and admit defeat… at least for now. And I almost … Continue reading The 2009 Man Booker Prize Winner… & My Apologies to Canada

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Fiction, Literary Awards, Sci-Fi / Fantasy, Update

It’s Monday? What Am I Reading?

Another Monday is upon us… *yawn*. Fortunately, this week should be a bit more exciting than most: October is the month of book awards! October 6th - 2009 Man Booker Prize Winner Announced October 8th - Nobel Prize for Literature Announced October 13th - 20 Finalists for the National Book Award are Announced (come on guys - you couldn’t come up with something snappier???) Also, … Continue reading It’s Monday? What Am I Reading?

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