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Justin Torres wins 2023 National Book Award, Gaza speech ends night

Justin Torres and Ned Blackhawk among winners of 2023 National Book Awards, which featured an Oprah cameo and closed with calls for a Gaza ceasefire.

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Yale historian wins National Book Award in nonfiction

Los Angeles author Justin Torres and Yale historian Ned Blackhawk were the big winners at the 74th National Book Awards, honored for their works in fiction and nonfiction, respectively, as the prestigious literary prizes were announced Wednesday at a gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

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2023 National Book Award finalists, reviewed by Vox

We read all of the 2023 nominees. Here’s what we thought.

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At Westerly Library and Wilcox Park: Get ahead of the National Book Awards

Each year, the National Book Awards are given to one book in 5 different categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translation, and young people’s literature. This year’s winners will be announced on

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Best Books 2023: Publishers Weekly : Publishers Weekly

Best Books 2023: Publishers Weekly : Publishers Weekly
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Beyond the Door of No Return by David Diop review – a colonial obsession

A gripping semi-historical imagining of the memories and experiences of a French naturalist in 18th-century Africa

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Beyond the Door of No Return by David Diop review – a journey into the slave trade

The Senegalese-French writer’s fictionalised account of a real 18th-century naturalist’s experiences in Senegal serves as a compelling critique of colonial violence

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LITERARY FICTION

In 18th-century France a young woman is bequeathed her late father's entire possessions, right down to a rusty oil lamp and a spyglass with a broken lens.

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FBM75: Buchmesse Veterans Recall 'Frankfurt Moments'

The industry in Frankfurt's 75 years has changed, a lot. But some faithfully recall their personal highs – those 'moments' at Buchmesse.

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AT THE LIBRARY: Historical fiction brings realism without the burden of current events

Historical fiction takes you on a journey to another time, teaching you about history as you go. If you like realism, but at arm’s length from our current era, try

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