Writers Namwali Serpell and Tracy K. Smith engaged in a conversation focused on Toni Morrison’s novel The Bluest Eye.
The discussion appeared on Literary Hub yesterday. It featured the two authors examining key elements of the classic work.
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Several celebrities shared insights during red carpet interviews at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Tyla revealed her secret to making music, while Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page praised Kendrick Lamar. Tyriq Withers spoke about creating enduring art.
A new discussion on Toni Morrison’s Song of Solomon features writers Namwali Serpell and Hanif Abdurraqib.
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Tracy Clark-Flory and Kate Schatz, both Bay Area feminist writers, recently shared insights into their new books inspired by their mothers' experiences in 1960s homes for unwed mothers. Clark-Flory's memoir 'My Mother’s Daughter' recounts her DNA reunion with a sister her mother placed for adoption, while Schatz's novel 'Where the Girls Were' fictionalizes similar isolation and secrecy. Their conversation highlights research challenges, family traumas, and joyful sibling reunions.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jayne Anne Phillips has published her first memoir, Small Town Girls, detailing her upbringing in small-town West Virginia and her literary journey. The book, released by Alfred A. Knopf, explores decades from the 1950s onward through essays that resonate thematically with broader American experiences. Phillips describes it as a work capturing personal and public tragedies alongside human resilience.
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In recognition of International Women's Day on March 8, RTL Today has compiled a selection of influential books written by women. The list highlights stories of resilience, identity, and empowerment through diverse narratives from mythology to dystopia. These works offer insights into women's experiences across different eras and settings.
A new essay on Literary Hub addresses questions of indigenous identity.
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Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis has made her fiction debut with 'Judge Stone,' a legal thriller co-written with bestselling author James Patterson. The novel, set for release on March 9, 2026, centers on a Black female judge in rural Alabama facing a controversial case involving rape and abortion. Davis drew from her personal experiences to shape the characters, emphasizing the need to address sensitive topics openly.