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Dorothy Allison, Creator of Bastard Out of Carolina, Dies at Age 75
Although her second novel, Cavedweller was fairly good and bought effectively, Allison will endlessly be identified for Bastard Out of Carolina. The subject material is a troublesome because it will get–abuse of all types is depicted with a steely resolve. Allison’s ear is especially good, and the dialogue and language is sharp and grounding. It’s been awhile since I learn it, however I feel it nonetheless holds up as a superb as an outline of sophistication, gender, and violence in America as you will discover. Actually extra fascinating than a sure best-selling e-book by a VP-elect I might title.
Barnes & Noble Opening 12 New Shops in November, Bringing 2024 Whole to 60
I appeared round a bit to see if these new shops opening in November, and from the entire yr truly, are leading to a internet acquire of places for B&N or are being offset by closings elsewhere. No actual geographical focus both: these new tales are far and wide (Utah, California, Kansas, New York, New Hampsire, and many others). Nonetheless, 5 years in the past if you happen to would have instructed me that they might be averaging 5 new shops a month in 2024, I might marvel how we acquired right here. And if you happen to used the worlds Covid and TikTok, I might have understood even much less.
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In Tumultuous Occasions, Readers Flip to ‘Healing Fiction’
I’ve by no means learn a type of books you see in bookstores translated from Japanese which have like a cat or a cup of tea or a bowl of noodles on the quilt, however I’ve been sorely tempted. First, as a result of I’m taken with seeing what the deal is. And second, they actually do like, kinda comforting. I hadn’t encountered the time period “healing fiction” earlier than, and whereas I’m not positive coziness is therapeutic, it actually might be palliative. That is trying like the subsequent translation growth. Been awhile since we had one–Ferrante being the final I feel? And earlier than that Scandinavian noir?
“In October 2021, I put together the first comprehensive guide to fighting book bans and challenges at Book Riot during the rising wave of censorship. Despite linking to this again and again and despite it being the foundation from which Book Riot put together an entire ebook last February—How to Fight Book Bans and Censorship—and despite the fact that we are absolutely flooded with “how to” assets all over the place, I’m nonetheless requested for extra. So let’s just do that. Right here’s probably the most fundamental, boiled-down primer for battle e-book bans in 2024. It’s brief, candy, and to the purpose.”