The 28th Miami Book Fair International, an eight-day party for book lovers, is taking place on Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College from November 13th to November 20.
Book Giveaway! Huck by Janet Elder
Book Giveaway! A copy of Janet Elder’s book, Huck will be given to a Her Circle Ezine reader! Huck is the true story of the tenacity of one small dog, the unexpected, extraordinary kindness of strangers, and a family’s devotion to each other. Elder’s son, Michael, was four when his relentless campaign for a dog [...]
Book Giveaway! The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman
Book Giveaway! Win a copy of Margot Mifflin’s “The Blue Tattoo: The Life of Olive Oatman.” Read the book review on October 1st, leave a comment and qualify to win!
Banned Books Week – Sept. 24 – Oct. 1
It’s Banned Books Week, an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment.
Genni Gunn’s ‘Solitaria’ Long-Listed for Canada’s Giller Prize
Genni Gunn’s novel, Solitaria, has been long-listed for Canada’s Giller Prize, announced Tuesday.
Connie Willis Awarded 11th Hugo Prize
Ten-time winner takes the prize home again.
Award-winning Turkish Author Elif Şafak Accused of Plagiarism
Elif Şafak, an internationally-acclaimed and award-winning author, has been accused of plagiarism with respect to her newest work, Iskender.
BookTour Closes Shop
In an email to subscribers Tuesday, BookTour announced it will be closing its virtual doors as of Sept. 1, 2011. Citing “fewer author tours and changes in book marketing budgets,” the company reports that its business has become “financially unviable.” BookTour provided a set of tools for authors to promote their books, as well as [...]
Book Giveaway—The Choosing by Andrea Myers
Her Circle Ezine is pleased to announce a new book giveaway. Read the UpClose Interview with Rabbi Andrea Myers on August 15, 2011, share your thoughts and qualify to win a copy of her book, The Choosing: A Rabbi’s Journey from Silent Nights to High Holy Days (Rutgers University Press, 2011).
Afghan Women’s Writing Project Solicits Donations for New Campaign
The Afghan Women’s Writing Project (AWWP) is in the final weeks of its “Freedom to Tell Your Story Campaign” soliciting donations to fund its work. The campaign, which runs from June 15 until August 15, will enter donors into a drawing to win gifts from artists and authors from around the world.
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