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Joseph Solodow, ‘universally admired’ professor and scholar of Latin literature, dies at 76 yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/10/1…

Esperance author Fleur McDonald says US database Books3 'stole' literature to build AI linguistic software amp.abc.net.au/article/102957…

@goodreads Maybe some Handmaid’s Tale by Atwood, and maybe some Life Among the Savages by Jackson

It’s Friday! What are you reading this weekend?

Syrian author Khaled Khalifa, a titan of contemporary Arabic literature, dies at 59. Khalifa is considered one of the most important figures in contemporary Arabic literature, known for his vivid and moving writings. npr.org/2023/10/06/120…

The winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature has been announced. “I hope they can find a kind of peace in, or from, my writing.” - Jon Fosse nytimes.com/2023/10/05/boo…

Bob Mortimer and India Knight among Wodehouse fiction prize shortlistees theguardian.com/books/2023/oct…

@smswrites My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book Two by Emil Ferris!

it is once again That Time—editors, authors, publicists, et al, what books coming out in the first half of 2024 (jan-jul) are you most excited about?

Tamil writer Ambai has been selected for the Tata Literature Live! Lifetime Achievement Award that recognises and salutes sustained and outstanding contribution to writing and literature in India. thehindu.com/news/national/…

Combining theater, burlesque and modern dance: Seattle’s Noveltease Theatre, a literary burlesque company, is presenting “A Metamodern Prometheus” Oct. 5-7 at Theatre Off Jackson. seattletimes.com/entertainment/…

Chinese author Can Xue favourite to win 2023 Nobel prize for literature theguardian.com/books/2023/oct…

@aplangman @goodreads Only correct reply

Spooky season has begun! Share your Halloween-vibe book recommendations in the comments!

@KirkusReviews Falling for both brothers 🤢🤢🤢

Following up on our question from yesterday—what romance tropes do you think are truly overdone?

“We're committed to the idea that access to books and education, literature, reading materials, these are human rights, and everyone deserves to have them including people behind bars.” thedaonline.com/news/morgantow…

Deal! WGA, AMPTP Reach Historic Contract Agreement to End 146-Day Writers Strike: ‘This Deal Is Exceptional’ variety.com/2023/biz/news/… via @variety

@goodreads Don’t be shy, drop the address!

Spent my weekend reading at a bar/coffee shop/bookstore. It was decked out with literary-themed mixed drinks and so many places to read in: comfy chairs, outdoor tables, and a bar. It was such a dream reading there among other book lovers! 😍 Where do you like to read?

On September 28th, Granada will host the first International Seminar on Arabic literature atalayar.com/en/articulo/cu…

‘Eating away at democracy’: book bans in US public schools rise by a third in a year theguardian.com/books/2023/sep…

Independent journalism saved the Greenbelt from development: thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-ont…

The Booker Prize shortlist has been revealed. npr.org/2023/09/21/120…

Northern Ireland libraries can no longer afford to buy books theguardian.com/books/2023/sep…