Literature Nobel Goes to French Novelist Patrick Modiano
The Swedish Academy lauded Modiano "for the art of memory with which he has evoked the most ungraspable human destinies and uncovered the life-world of the occupation."
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French Novelist Patrick Modiano Wins Literature Nobel
The Swedish Academy lauded Modiano "for the art of memory with which he has evoked the most ungraspable human destinies and uncovered the life-world of the occupation."
Book News: Bob Dylan's Lyrics Get Their Own Book — And It's Massive
The 1,034-page collection sets out to annotate, illustrate and track the changes of Dylan's myriad songs. Also, after a decade on trial, Superman won't be reaching the Supreme Court.
Book News: Agatha Christie And The Secret Of The Lost Lockbox Jewels
Long hidden in a common trunk, Christie's family jewelry is now heading to auction. And the day's secrets don't end there: J.K. Rowling also stirred Twitter with a cryptic hint about her new book.
Book News: Murakami Drops A New Story, Just As Nobel Week Begins
In "Scheherazade," he tells the tale of a captive listener — in more ways than one. Also: A big week to come includes the Nobel Prize announcement, "Super Thursday" and several notable books.
For Her First Trilogy, Jane Smiley Returns To Iowa, 'Where The Roots Are'
Smiley used to live in Iowa and says something about the place still pulls on her imagination. Her new book, Some Luck, begins on a family farm in 1920.
Horror Of Horrors: Is H.P. Lovecraft's Legacy Tainted?
Lovecraft, the author who famously invented Cthulhu, was also known for his highly racist opinions. This has created some controversy around the World Fantasy Award statue that bears his likeness.
Behind The Sunglasses: The Lives Of Secret Service Agents
This week, following a series of security lapses, the Secret Service director resigned. For a look at the agency beyond the scandal, author Ben Dolnick recommends the novel Big If by Mark Costello.
Book News: Nicholas Sparks Is Accused Of Racism And Homophobia
The allegations come in a lawsuit filed by the ex-headmaster at a school that the best-selling writer founded. Also: The Authors Guild reveals it's requested a Justice Department probe of Amazon.
Book News: National Book Foundation Fills Out Its '5 Under 35' List
The list, which picks five promising writers under 35 years old, includes Phil Klay, an Iraq War veteran longlisted for this year's National Book Award. Also: An unpublished Bond story gets new life.