“The world is a fine place and worth fighting for and I hate very much to leave it.” * “All that need be said here about the new Hemingway novel can be said in relatively few words. For Whom the Bell Tolls is a tremendous
Congratulations to the winners! Visit the article to see the full list. The judges were very impressed with the submitted collections and wish to thank all who participated. The Awards Ceremony will take place at the Library of Congress, James Madison Building, Montpelier Room on
Margaret Atwood is coming to Netflix with an adaptation of Alias Grace. We’re pleased with the trailer so far…take a look and let us know what you think! Sarah Gadon in ‘Alias Grace’/Image © Netflix Hot on the heels of Hulu’s success with the adaptation
The 6-year-old children’s book character struck a chord when she debuted in the 1950s. Now a new exhibition shines a light on how Eloise came to be. (Image credit: Collection of Hilary Knight/ Copyright Kay Thompston/ New York Historical Society) Source: ‘Eloise At The Museum’
BiblioWorks is raising money for their annual literacy festival, Sucre Reads! Every dollar helps to purchase books, to get transportation for students to visit the city in the festival, and to make sure that everyone learns more about the love of reading. Even if you
Francois Truffaut and Eric Rohmer, two filmmakers from the French New Wave period, are of particular interest to the readers among us because they were both so literary in their concerns. Truffaut’s most famous film, Jules et Jim, is based on the novel of the
For the first time in several years, book lovers have a big reason to flock back to Philly. The Philadelphia Book & Ephemera Fair will take place Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22, 2010. “This is the only major vintage Book & Ephemera event
Did you know that Ingmar Bergman first thought to make films as a consolation for punishment?
As the saying goes, the book is better than the film. This is usually the case. There are times when both are good. There are times when the film is better. Sometimes, though, they are both great, and maintain their formal integrity as a book
I’ve just returned to Asheville from Buffalo, NY where I attended this years Buffalo Small Press Book Fair. Organized by Buffalo artist/poet/printer Chris Fritton, “the Buffalo Small Press Book Fair is a regional one day event that brings booksellers, authors, bookmakers, zinesters, small presses, artists,