Literature News Monitoring

Book Review: National Trust Book of Nature Friendly Gardening

The National Trust's gardens, under new gardens head Sheila Das, are pushing for sustainable planting as a 21st century aesthetic, and this book reflects that shift. Das has spoken of replacing a seasonal plant Long Border at Cliveden with climate …

Book review - 'Shattering Dawn'

The Lost Night Files trilogy continues with its latest installment of “Shattering Dawn” by Jayne Krentz. It begins with podcast host Amelia Rivers hiring a private investigator to catch her stalker. Her private investigator, Gideon, suspects Amelia is a …

Book Review: Laurent Binet’s historical mystery Perspectives plays with Renaissance art and artists

Book Review: Author Adichie paints grief through immigrant lives, in Dream Count

Since her dazzling debut, Purple Hibiscus, announced her as a literary force in 2003, author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has worn many hats — novelist, essayist, cultural critic. Yet each of her new works manages to somehow deepen our understanding of her …

Book review: A tale of two forgotten revolutionaries from Bengal

My dip into the newspaper archive was prompted by Kavitha Rao’s recent book, Spies, Lies and Allies: The Extraordinary Lives of Chatto and Roy, where she paints vivid portraits of Virendranath Chattopadhyay (1880-1937) and M.N. Roy, two extraordinary lives …

On Murder And Mysticism—Novelist Faiqa Mansab’s Latest Release

Faiqa Mansab Naeem Khan After the success of her debut novel, This House of Clay and Water (published in 2017), Faiqa Mansab’s second novel, The Sufi Storyteller, was published by Neem Tree Press and Penguin Random House India earlier this month. …

Richard Gere reads Darwish poem in support of Palestinians

Gallaher’s pursuits in poetry yield productive spring with publications, festival appearance

April 25, 2025 | By Kathleen Harner, communication assistant Dr. John Gallaher, a professor in Northwest's Department of Language, Literature and Writing, teaches poetry, in addition to composition and literature courses. (Photo by Todd Weddle/ …

Publishing Poetry Today and Tomorrow: What Are You, In Love With Your Problems?

Preface In Search of an Author from a Pamphlet In Search of a Printer Visiting the downtown Cleveland Public Library, I noticed a book under that marble bench on the first floor—a green notebook, cheap, spiral-bound, covered in dust; yet, as I read through …

Ivan Vazov: Patriarch of Bulgarian Literature

Upon arriving at the Ivan Vazov House Museum in Sofia, Bulgaria, I wondered whether the building feels somewhat squeezed among its neighbours compared to a century ago. Located at 10 Ivan Vazov Street, the house's exterior appeared like any other …

Which of Terry Pratchett's Discworld Novels Is the Best of All Time? We're Asking You to Vote Now

As Terry Pratchett's beloved Discworld novels enter a new era with a shared universe of fresh adaptations, we're asking fans of the series their opinion: what's the greatest Discworld novel of all time? At the end of this article, you'll …

Old Schwamb Mill: Poetry today, Arlington 250 exhibition

The Old Schwamb Mill, the oldest continuously operating mill site in the United States, has announced a series of events scheduled in April, many in partnership with this year's Arlington 250 celebrations. On display at the mill are two exhibitions …

Victoria Book Prize adds poetry corner to popular literary awards

The Victoria Book Prize Society adds a poetry corner to its roster of awards for 2025.   “Poetry is a vital part of our city’s cultural fabric, and the DC Reid Poetry Prize is a wonderful way to recognize the exceptional poets who make Victoria their home …

'Kesari: Chapter 2' Dialogues Copied? Yahya Bootwala Slams Makers For Stealing Lines From His Poem

Kesari: Chapter 2 has received immense love and critical acclaim upon its release. While the cast is basking in the success of the film, Ananya Panday's performance as 'Dilreet Gill' has left the audience unimpressed. The actress is being …

The Printemps des Poètes-Luxembourg: 18-years of poetry

Melissa chats with François Brouxel, the new president of Printemps des Poètes-Luxembourg, who shares the story of the festival’s 18th year – a celebration of multilingual poetry and creativity. The Printemps des Poètes-Luxembourg festival returns for the …

Colombia: 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties celebrated with China-Latin America Literature Salon

Sergio Fausto Cabrera Cárdenas, ambassador of Colombia to China speaks at the "Spring Reading" - China-Latin America Literature Salon at the hall of the embassy in Beijing on April 22, 2025. Photo: Chen Tao/GTThe year 2025 marks the 45th …

“Almost like poetry”: The Kate Bush song Greta Gerwig became obsessed with

(Credits: Far Out / YouTube Still) It’s easy to think that music and film are completely different media, and that never the two shall meet. But imagine watching a movie in complete silence – so much would be lost to the artform, meaning that sonics …

Sinophone literature outside of China: Interview with writer Zhang Lijia

Zhang Lijia. Photo used with permission. There are about 50 million Chinese people living outside of China. Often reduced to a purely economic actor, this large diaspora is also active in media and culture, including literature, whether its members write …

Poetry in Frame: A Blooming Beginning

Sara Landry, a Southern Humboldt native who grew up in Honeydew and now calls Fields Landing home, brings a different perspective to our pages with Poetry in Frame, a column featuring her poetry paired with her photographs. I too have come to fertilize …

Tony Robbins & Dean Graziosi Present The Thrive In 2025 Event to Help People Reclaim Purpose & Rewrite Their Future

This powerful 3-day Thrive In 2025 Event is designed to help you rediscover your voice, unlock your potential, and create a life on your terms—starting now. PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tony Robbins and Dean …

Career Fair - Haven Treatment Center - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haven Treatment Center invites job seekers to its Career Fair, taking place Monday, April 28, 2025, through Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Attendees will have the …

Raising Orchid Kids Condemns Secretary Kennedy's Harmful Comments on Autistic Kids, Adults and Families

D.C. area coaches dedicated to supporting families of neurodivergent children speak out against RFK's inaccurate, misleading and harmful comments about autism. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raising …

Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration - Vancouver, Washington

VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Join us at this event on May 2nd from 4:30pm-6:30pm for our Haven Treatment Center Community Celebration! Bring your children, families, and friends for a fantastic lineup of fun- …

Justice Department Announces Two Cases Involving Judicial Misconduct and Obstruction of Law Enforcement

The Justice Department today announced federal criminal charges in two separate cases involving the alleged obstruction of federal law enforcement operations and unlawful concealment of individuals residing illegally in the United States. “The allegations …

RINO Removal Project Launches Nationwide Effort to Promote Voter Engagement and GOP Candidate Accountability

New grassroots initiative launches state chapters, scoring system, and digital tools to boost primary voter turnout. LEXINGTON, KY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The RINO Removal Project (RRP) has launched a national campaign aimed …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup on Budget Legislation for April 30

WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, April 30th at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider budget legislation to advance President Trump’s agenda to provide tax …

'Alan and the Rulers of the Air' MAY 2 RELEASE AMID LAWSUIT SURGE—THRILLER EXAMINES SPIRITUAL FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS

BMG-GLOBAL ANNOUNCES "Alan and the Rulers of the Air" MAY 2 RELEASE AS RELIGIOUS LIBERTY LAWSUITS SURGE NATIONWIDE—THRILLER EXAMINES FORCES BEHIND ATTACKS LOS ANGELES, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As debates around …

Eastern Shore Seniors Rally to Defend Social Security, Medicare; Urge Rep. Andy Harris to Protect Vital Programs

Local Seniors and Advocates Unite to Demand Protection for Earned Benefits Amid Ongoing Threats from Congress CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NOTE TO MEDIA: Visuals will include signs, seniors in motion with …

Shadow SEC Warns of Dangerous Cuts to SEC Budget and Staff

The SEC is facing cuts’ due to budget reductions, staff cuts, and a new Executive Order requiring all policy decisions to receive prior approval from the OMB. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Deminor’s latest article …

Black Saber Group Making Big Strides

Black Saber Group showcased at Iridium Partner Conference 2025, established new partnerships, and have sold hundreds of E-Clips and E-Docks TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Black Saber Group, a company focused …

Justice Department Corrects Past Administration’s Manipulation of Legal System that Sought to Force States to Provide ...

In a pair of filings today in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, the Justice Department undid the past administration’s abuse of the legal system that pushed an agenda driven by politics, not law. The Justice Department’s Civil …

Two Foreign Nationals Arrested in Serbia for Directing Interstate Stalking and Harassment Scheme Targeting Los Angeles-...

Yesterday, Serbian law enforcement authorities arrested two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom, at the request of the United States. Today, the United States unsealed its criminal complaint alleging …

Armenian National Committee of America Calls on President Trump to Properly Recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenian Americans Reject Trump’s Re-Enforcement of Turkey’s Gag Rule; Call for Policy Reset to Counter Azerbaijan’s Genocidal Aggression WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of …

Higgins Urges ATF to Update Firearms Transaction Form to Protect Americans from Mistakenly Committing Felonies and ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) today is calling on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make necessary updates to its firearms transactions record form (Form 4473) to protect …

DLNR News Release – TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF POLOLŪ TRAIL AND LOOKOUT ON MAY 3

  STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ‘ĀINA        JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR   DAWN CHANG CHAIRPERSON     TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF POLOLŪ TRAIL AND LOOKOUT MAY 3   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …

Steel Slag Market Outlook 2025: Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Trade Policies

Key companies covered in steel slag market report are ArcelorMittal, Nippon Steel Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, Tata Steel, POSCO, Voestalpine Group. NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global steel slag market size …

Maryland Man Indicted for Conspiring to Provide Material Support to Armed Separatist Fighters to Murder, Kidnap, and ...

A federal grand jury in Baltimore returned an indictment yesterday charging a Cameroonian national, Eric Tataw, also known as “the Garri Master,” 38, of Gaithersburg, Maryland, with conspiring to provide material support to armed separatist militias in …

Scalise to Lead Bipartisan House Delegation to Attend Funeral of Pope Francis

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), the highest ranking Catholic in the House of Representatives, announced he will be leading a bipartisan Congressional delegation of House Members to attend the funeral services of His Holiness Pope …

BCYF Draper Pool is Open!

Stop by the Open House on April 29 to learn about programming and meet the Pool Manager. BCYF Draper Pool in West Roxbury, closed for critical systems repairs, reopened on Wednesday, April 23. There will be an Open House on Tuesday, April 29, from 12:00 p. …