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Jul 03 2010: Beryl Bainbridge, one of the grandes dames of the UK's literary scene, died yesterday. Bainbridge was a prolific writer whose short, dark comic novels - which invariably included a streak of tragedy - landed her five shortlistings for the Man Booker prize (and the label...
Jul 01 2010: W. S. Merwin has been named the next Poet Laureate of the USA. At 82, Mr. Merwin is an undisputed master, having written more than 30 books of poetry, translation and prose over the course of six decades.
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Jun 29 2010: Harper Lee grants 3rd interview in 50 years. It's an interesting article that runs over 2000 words, even though the only words from her are "Thank you so much ...You are most kind... We’re just going to feed the ducks but call me the next time you are here. We have a ...
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Jun 22 2010: Apple have announced that the company has sold three million iPads in eighty days; and developers have created over 11,000 new apps specifically for the iPad, which join the more than 225,000 apps designed for the iPhone and iPod that also work on the iPad.
L.A. Women by Ella Berman
Two ambitious writers in 1960s LA face betrayal when one writes a novel based on the other's life.
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