Literary Events/Celebrities

The first Waverley Words Literary Festival in Sydney has finished, but the Author Talks at Bondi Beach's Gertrude & Alice bookstore one more writer to finish off 2009.

Dec 3, 2009 - Rachel Williamson

Celebrated Canadian author reads from her dark, sharp, funny novel before appreciative Los Angeles audience

Oct 11, 2009 - Amber Nasrulla

More than as a historian, adventurer or cartographer, Freya Stark's merit lies in her unique style of travel writing.

Sep 29, 2009 - Inka Piegsa-Quischotte

A civilised oasis of calm in Edinburgh's hectic August festival season, the Book Festival has something for everyone, whatever your age or interests.

Aug 26, 2009 - David Chadderton

Thousands of mystery fans will convene online to meet and mingle with their favorite mystery authors at the first ever mystery writing conference on October 24, 2009.

Aug 3, 2009 - Janice Hally

Estevan Vega had two novels published by the time he was eighteen and is about to release a third. In this interview, he talks about his experiences as a young writer.

Jun 25, 2009 - Alana Tutwiler

Estevan Vega is the author of two novels and has a third one scheduled for release. This article continues an interview with him and talks about his virtual book tour.

Jun 25, 2009 - Alana Tutwiler

Infinite Summer kick-off this week lets readers worldwide discover - or rediscover - the genius of the contemporary author who committed suicide in 2008 at age 46.

Jun 22, 2009 - Keith Moyer

This year marks the 10th anniversary celebration of Get Caught Reading Month. A look at the history and how individuals and communities can join in the festivities.

May 19, 2009 - Lisa Rufle

The week of April 12, 2009 is the annual National Library Week, sponsored by The American Library Association. Here's a look at some of the events taking place.

Apr 13, 2009 - Lisa Rufle

The only son of poets Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes committed suicide on Monday, March 16th. Nicholas Hughes was 47 and had a history of depression.

Mar 24, 2009 - Katherine Kuzma-Beck

David Foster Wallace's unfinished third novel is scheduled for publication in 2010.

Mar 21, 2009 - Lisa Rufle

The year 2008 marked the 100th anniversary of the publication of Anne of Green Gables, by Prince Edward Island's Lucy Maud Montgomery.

Mar 13, 2009 - Kelli Hanrahan

F.A.Hayek's "The Intellectuals and Socialism" and "The Road to Serfdom" were penned before his Nobel Prize for Economics.Hayek's markets and morality are inseparable.

Mar 7, 2009 - Judy Joyce

Held in the cultural hub of Geelong, at the Geelong West Library PolyGlots 2009 celebrated the mixing of cultures, languages, and the written and spoken word.

Mar 4, 2009 - Raechel Gleeson

This year marks the 8th annual signature literary event,hosted by Laura Bush and free to the public.

Oct 1, 2008 - Lisa Rufle

Best known for his essays, short stories and lengthy novels, David Foster Wallace will be remembered as one of the most innovative American authors of his time.

Sep 18, 2008 - Lisa Rufle

From October 15 to 19 Frankfurt will be the focus of the literary world: For the 60th time the Frankfurter Buchmesse opens its gates to business visitors and audience.

Aug 29, 2008 - Renate Oetjens

Each year, the American Library Association (ALA) compiles a list from schools and libraries of the most challenged and controversial books. Here's a look at 2008's list.

Aug 22, 2008 - Lisa Rufle

Though the final Harry Potter book is published, J.K. Rowling's fan base is still going strong, as evidenced by Portus 2008, a conference held in Dallas, TX, July 10-13.

Jul 21, 2008 - Travis Prinzi

The annual American literary event offered something for book lovers of every age and genre.

Jul 13, 2008 - Lisa Rufle

Sheryll Townsend of Harry Potter for Grownups has been involved in Potter conferences since 2004. She and friends of hers wanted the books taken seriously as literature.

Jun 26, 2008 - Travis Prinzi

Aziza Aba Butain is the Chair of Public Relations for Portus 2008: A Harry Potter Symposium. She took time to answer some questions about the upcoming conference.

Jun 25, 2008 - Travis Prinzi

Father's Day gifts don't have to cost a lot. Gregory Lang authored Daddy's Little girl and offers great gift ideas for the spring holiday.

May 27, 2008 - Maryan Pelland

The case of Peter Carey reveals the difficulty in negotiating the terrain between the public literary figure and the private man.

Apr 5, 2008 - Adair Jones