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Lund municipality ends collaboration with residency author Bisan Edwan
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Politicians in Lund's culture and leisure committee propose ending the collaboration with residency author Bisan Edwan following revelations of her support for the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Edwan will lose her stipend and housing but receive three months' notice. The decision draws criticism for threatening freedom of speech.
Japanese author Mieko Kawakami spoke about her novel Sisters in Yellow, now available in English from Knopf, in a recent Literary Hub interview. The book, translated by Laurel Taylor and Hitomi Yoshio, follows protagonist Hana's memories of life in a 'yellow house' with three other women amid poverty and exploitation. Kawakami describes it as a loose homage to Jun’ichiro Tanizaki’s The Makioka Sisters, exploring sisterhood's complexities.
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Havana Times created a new section dedicated to books and authors in March 2026, prioritizing Latin American and Caribbean authors. The idea gained momentum after contact from Selena Mercuri, a Cuban-Italian book editor based in Toronto.
The American Booksellers Association has revealed the shortlists for the 2026 Indies Choice Book Awards, honoring the best books of 2025 selected by independent booksellers. The awards return after a hiatus since 2019, with voting open until March 25 and winners to be announced on April 8. Categories include adult fiction, young adult, and debuts, with each winner receiving $2,000.
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The 15th Nantucket Book Festival has revealed its lineup of authors for the June 2026 event. Featured writers include Ann Patchett, Jenna Bush Hager, and Richard Russo among others. The festival aims to bring diverse voices to the island community.
Vickie Carr, a distinguished journalist and author, died peacefully at her home in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts, on March 6, 2026, following a prolonged illness. Known for her empathetic storytelling and literary contributions, she left a legacy of compassion and truth in her professional and personal life. She was 69 years old.
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The Bogotá International Book Fair (Filbo) 37th edition will take place from April 21 to May 4 at Corferias, with India as the guest of honor. Filbo director Adriana Cecilia Ángel Forero highlights its role in literary tourism and publishing internationalization. Nearly 600,000 visitors are expected, with an economic impact similar to last year's $64 billion pesos.
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