So true!
http://www.malcolmgladwellbookgenerator.com/
The Vast Terrain of Canadian Fiction
Glad to see that someone remembers Robertson Davies, his books are hugely enjoyable
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704858404576134230969080832.html
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All Icelandic Literature to go Open Source
2011 Best Translated Book Award Longlist
The award has grown greatly over the past few years. Beginning as an online-only event, the Best Translated Book Awards now feature an awards ceremony and a $5,000 cash prize—awarded to each winning author and translator, thanks to the support of Amazon.com .
Read all about it
http://www.rochester.edu/news/show.php?id=3757
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Orhan Pamuk and the Marginalisation of Writers
Writer laments near-invisibility of writers in languages other than English, and persistent shortage of translations.
(Always tricky)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/jan/26/orhan-pamuk-attacks-marginalisation-non-english
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Cotzee at Jaipur’s Lit Festival
The future belongs to the big imperial language
Future belongs to the big imperial language, says Coetzee
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Libraries of the Rich and Famous
Karl Lagerfeld’s wins!
http://flavorwire.com/141846/celebs-theyre-geeks-like-us-libraries-of-the-rich-and-famous
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Literature About The Land Down Under
From the Wall Street Journal, so many misses!
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704590704576092163034317884.html
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Jaipur Literature Festival
From the pink city
http://books.hindustantimes.com/2011/01/turn-to-jaipur-for-a-magical-literary-tour/
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