Current Books and Literature News Today

Good Books
On behalf of PJ Library, a program dedicated to giving the gift of quality Jewish children’s literature to families across North America and doing so at a rate of 95,000 books each month, I would like to respond to Deborah Kolben’s Jan. 31 column. “Where Have All the Good Jewish Books for Kids Gone?”

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:20:52 -0800

Books: Newbery and Caldecott prizes for U.S. children’s literature awarded
This year’s winners of the top U.S. prizes in children’s literature were honoured this week for stories of resilience over the most everyday troubles: a boy grounded by his parents, a dog that loses its favourite toy.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:00:48 -0800

India Ink: Myth and Fiction at the Jaipur Literature Festival
William Dalrymple writes about the Salman Rushdie controversy.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:17:55 -0800

Human Library invites readers to browse shelves
Wednesday February 8, 2012 K.D. NORRIS Arts and Entertainment Editor WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- They say you can't tell a book by its cover; just as you can't tell much about a person by simply looking at them -- you must read the book and, in the case of books in Human Library, you must listen to the story one has to tell.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:45:21 -0800

Don't Mention Technology to Jennifer Egan; Salman Rushdie Goes Symphonic
Today in publishing in literature: The Visit from the Goon Squad author explains why she hates her iPad but doesn't fear e-books, a video guide to book sizes, and a new Salman Rushdie story is available for download with a full orchestral score.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:14:44 -0800