Tag: Nonfiction
Novel about Vietnam veteran wins $5,000 William Colby prize
NEW YORK — A novel about a Marine's time in Vietnam and his struggles back home has won a $5,000 prize. Mark Treanor's “A...
Review: New collection of columns by the late Jenny Diski
“Why Didn’t You Just Do What You Were Told?” by Jenny Diski (Bloomsbury Publishing)
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Review: New collection of columns by the late Jenny Diski
“Why Didn’t You Just Do What You Were Told?” by Jenny Diski (Bloomsbury Publishing)
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Two books based on ‘1619 Project’ coming out in November
NEW YORK — Two books based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning “1619 Project” will be released this fall, with contributions from Jesmyn Ward, Jason Reynolds,...
Peter Manso, biographer of Mailer and Brando, dies at 80
TRURO, Mass. — Peter Manso, a writer and longtime Cape Cod resident known for his exhaustively researched books and articles, including biographies on the...
Barbara Ehrenreich among winners of PEN literary awards
NEW YORK — Barbara Ehrenreich, Ross Gay and Michael X. Wang are among the winners of prizes from PEN America, the literary and human...
British guitarist Thompson’s memoir revisits golden rock era
In 1968, the year “Hey Jude” hit the charts, Richard Thompson turned down an invitation to Paul McCartney’s birthday party.
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Dave Grohl memoir ‘The Storyteller’ coming out October 5
NEW YORK — Some unexpected free time in 2020 led Grammy winner Dave Grohl to put some thoughts and memories into words.
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‘Philip Roth’: Blake Bailey’s story behind the story arrives
NEW YORK — The life of Philip Roth was a story. So was the writing of his biography.
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‘Philip Roth’: Blake Bailey’s story behind the story arrives
NEW YORK — The life of Philip Roth was a story. So was the writing of his biography.
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