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Top 5 Matthew Tobin Anderson Books You Need To Read

When it comes to children's book and young adult novels, Matthew Tobin Anderson books are some that would always make the mark. Anderson is famous for his different approach to writing which gives a unique world view altogether for readers of different ages. Also using M. T. Anderson as his pen name, the writer was born on November 4, 1968, in Cambridge, Massachusetts to an engineer father-  Will Anderson and...

10 Anthologies and Collections To Add To Your Shelf

Whether you are a short story lover or that of good essays, or poetry, there are certain anthologies and collections that you should definitely have on your shelf. Some of these books have been able to define the genres in many exceptional ways. Anthologies and collections are some of the best works available for people who love reading but do not necessarily have the time to sit and read novel-length...

10 National Book and Magazine Awards You Should Know About

In November each year, the National Book Awards are presented by the National Book Foundation to writers in different categories; fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people’s literature. The set of awards used to have many other categories which have now been done off with to have only these left. In addition to that, the "Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters" as well as the "Literarian Award...

25 Best True Crime Books of All Time According To AbeBooks

We can all admit that true crime stories are very disturbing, however, they are also quite fascinating as they delve into the human mind, particularly into the minds of those who perpetrate crimes. Authors of such books of the non-fiction genre, examine actual crimes, usually high profile and sensationalized murders, detailing the actions of all the people involved. Here are 25 of the best true crime books according to...

William Finnegan – Books, Biography and Facts About The Author

William Finnegan is a journalist and a writer whose work has covered a lot of things including racism, poverty, and politics among many other things. Although he is American, he is famous for his international journalism. He has covered various parts of the world such as Mexico during its political turmoil, Southern African issues including racism and conflict. In America,  his works also covered things like poverty among youths. William...

Amy Tan Books, Biography and Facts About The Author

Every writer from William Shakespeare to Harlan Coben, John Grisham to everyone else, has his own style. For Amy Tan, she is probably the most popular when it comes to mother-daughter relationships. Tan is a writer who has received much praise for her works, although she has also been criticized for what has been claimed to be racial stereotype towards the Chinese culture. She has released a good number...

Grantland Rice List of Books, Essays, Articles & Literary Works

The 1920s in America has most often been described by many historians as the Golden Age of Sports. While the extraordinary athletes of that era, the Jack Dempsey's, Babe Ruth's, and Bill Tilden's of the world, had a say in this being so, a lot has been attributed to the inspirational and heroic writings of sportswriter Grantland Rice. Through his own unique way, Rice was able to make games feel...

7 Must-Read Salman Rushdie Books and Stories

Ahmed Salman Rushdie is an American-British writer originally from India. He was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) India. He is an author and a well renowned religious satirist. Salman is known for controversial stories, magical realism and has been called a magician of words which has won him several awards and the hatred of millions and even the admiration of hundreds of million others. Salman Rushdie Books and Stories 1. The...

Brian Mockenhaupt List of Books, Works, Study Guides & Essays

Writer Brian Mockenhaupt is a United States Army veteran that now serves as a contributing editor at Outside magazine, and a non-fiction editor at the Journal of Military Experience. His work has been featured on magazines like Esquire, Reader’s Digest, The New York Times Magazine, Chicago, Pacific Standard, Backpacker, and The Atlantic. A former newspaper reporter, who went on to serve two tours in Iraq as an infantryman with the...

10 Must-Read Oliver Sacks Books and Literary Works

Before anything else, Oliver Sacks was a neurologist and historian of science. However, he was likewise very important as a writer in the field of neurology. Arguably, there is hardly any writer in history that has captured and explained the drama of humans which is triggered by illness and neurological problems as much as Sacks. Born Oliver Wolf Sacks on July 9, 1933, the neurologist has gained fame mostly for...

5 Roxane Gay Books That Everyone Should Read

Roxane Gay is a Haitian American Professor, writer, and editor. She has authored several award-winning and best-selling books. Her books include "Ayiti," "An Untamed State," "Bad Feminist," and Difficult Women," to mention a few. She also co-wrote the award-winning series "World of Wakanda" for Marvel. She is presently working on different television and film projects. Roxane Gay Biography The renowned writer was born in Omaha, Nebraska, the United States on the...

David Denby Books and Biography: All You Need To Know

David Denby is one of the well-known writers and movie critics in America. He gained widespread popularity for his 1996 book Great Books which talks about the philosophy, literature, music, high culture, and works of art that are very well valued in the western world and its core curriculum at the Columbia University where he graduated. He is known for his amazing way with words and how he pens them...

Top 5 George Packer Books That Everyone Should Read

George Packer has made a name for himself not just as a journalist, but also a non-fiction book writer with his expertise on the subject of U.S. foreign policy. The American journalist, who graduated from Yale college in 1992, is known for his writings that appear on publications like The New Yorker, Boston Review, The Nation, World Affairs, Harper's, and The New York Times, among many others. The 2001-2002...

10 Best Hacking Books Every Ethical Hacker Should Have

Uneasy as it may seem, there are millions of people all over the world or are making real money from hacking legally. Such people practice what is known as ethical hacking and are sometimes paid by big companies to find bugs on their websites or apps. While learning to hack may be hard on its own, there are many hacking books that will help one. Let’s point out, before anything...

Top 5 William T. Vollmann Books You Should Read

The writings of William T Vollmann are mostly large, but they always keep readers asking for more. Described as the last great writer of the twentieth century and first great writer of the twenty-first century, Vollmann is one of those writers that many believe must have already won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The writer was born DescriptionWilliam Tanner Vollmann on July 28, 1959, in Los Angeles California. When he...

20 Most Popular Children’s Book

Over the years, numerous authors, some more famous than others, have written various children's book that has gone a long way in helping the development of children's vocabulary while also teaching them a moral or religious lesson. While it is hard to pinpoint when exactly children's literature began, the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries are known as the Golden Age of children's book, as many classic books that have stood...

Facts You Need To Know About Lawrence Lessig’s One Way Forward

Unless you have lived in a cave in the past decade, and have less than zero interest in politics and society in general, you might not have heard anything regarding corporate welfare and crony capitalism in the United States, which are both indications that corporate money in politics is beginning to have excessive influence. Harvard law professor and political activist Lawrence Lessig take a look at this growing concern...

Top 5 George Saunders Books You Need To Read

Fans of American writer George Saunders will tell you that it is his intelligence and trademark tragicomic style of writing that made him a huge hit in the literary world. Known for darkly comic stories that skewer consumerism and mass culture, his writing is known to carry a satirical tone that also raises numerous moral and philosophical questions. It further does help that he mainly focuses on publishing a...

Top 5 Nicole Krauss Books You Need To Read This Year

Nicole Krauss is an American writer who was touted to be among the best writers to watch in 2010 by The New Yorker's "20 Under 40". Although she only has four novels to her name and many more short stories, Krauss has won many awards for her writing. Interestingly, most of Nicole Krauss books have been translated into over 30 languages. She is arguably one of the best novelists...

10 Best Ian Frazier Books You Need To Read

Ian Frazier books have become a must-read for not just his followers and readers of his columns on The New Yorker, but a wide range of people who are looking to enjoy his outstanding humor that has led to him being described by the New York Times as a prolific exponent of the reported essay and related forms, and someone who generates curiosity through his enthusiasm. The Ohio native has...

10 of The Hottest New York Times Bestselling Books

What's better to read for a lover of books than the New York Times Bestselling Books? Once it makes it to the list, it is a bestselling book in the United States and always, that makes it a great book for anyone to read. The books are grouped in different genres and format including Print and E-Book fiction, as well as print and E-Book Nonfiction. If you are looking for...

Martin Amis – Biography, Books, Facts About The British Novelist

Named by The Times in 2008 as one of the 50 greatest British writers since 1945, Martin Amis is a novelist best known for writing Money (1984), London Fields (1989), and Yellow Dog (2003). The James Tait Black Memorial Prize recipient, who has twice been listed for the Booker Prize for Fiction, has also dabbled into screenwriting, with notable works like Saturn 3 (1980) and London Fields (2018) to...

52 Spectacular Non-Fiction Books You Need To Read

While fiction books get most of the love and attention in the literary world, there are many spectacular non-fiction books that deserve as much attention. These books not only resonate with book readers all over the world but they are also captivating because of the lessons they offer and the insight they provide into the author's life. In doubt? Well, here are 52 spectacular non-fiction books to change your...

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