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“World’s most mysterious manuscript”
While enthusiasts across the world pored over the Voynich manuscript, one of the most mysterious writings ever found – penned by an unknown author in a language no one understands – a research team at the UA solved one of … Continue reading
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Tagged University of Arizona, Voynich manuscript
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Jeff Lindsay: Dexter Down Under
“I GET a lot of trouble from people who just don’t realize Dexter is a highly moral person; there are simply lines he will not cross, no matter what,” Jeff Lindsay says of his antihero. – [ The Australian ] … Continue reading
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Tagged Dexter, Jeff Lindsay, Perth Writers Festival, The Australian
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Jaimy Gordon : National Book Award 2010
Writer Races to Victory From Way Off the Pace. Another surprise award winner joins the likes of Paul Harding and his Indie Bestseller “Tinkers“–which won the Pulitzer for fiction this year–as small publishers garner yet more literary awards. Gordon’s “Lord … Continue reading
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Tagged Jaimy Gordon, Lord of Misrule, National Book Award, NBA, NYT
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The Hand-Sell
“People don’t buy cars from factories or dealerships. They buy cars from salesmen.” Friend of Sanddollar: Sarasota’s own David Hagberg reflects on the indispensable dynamic created between an author and the booksellers that recommend his books. In a recent PW … Continue reading
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Tagged David Hagberg, Hand-selling, Publishers Weekly, The Cabal, The Expediter
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