Literature
Marjane Satrapi, author of Persepolis, dies at 56
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Iranian French author Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56. Her best-known work, Persepolis, introduced millions of readers to everyday life in Iran during the Islamic Revolution.
The Commonwealth Foundation has cleared three writers accused of using AI in their prize-winning short stories. An investigation concluded that no AI tools were involved in the works.
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The Seoul International Book Fair opened Wednesday, drawing expected crowds of 150,000 amid the continuing text-hip trend among younger generations.
A Trinidadian writer has come under scrutiny after winning a regional award for unpublished short fiction. Social media users accused Jamir Nazir of using artificial intelligence to create his entry.
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The 2026 Locus Awards honored standout works in science fiction, fantasy, and horror. The winners were revealed on May 30 during a ceremony featuring specific guests of honor and masters of ceremonies.
A list of seven poetry books is highlighted for readers this month.
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Author Dhonielle Clayton is set to release a new romantasy novel for adults titled Conjure the Bones on March 2, 2027. The story is set in New Orleans and features supernatural elements.
Egypt’s 23rd Central Upper Egypt Literary Forum opens in Minya
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