Gary Shteyngaart's new novel Super Sad True Love Story won't be out until July, but the advance word is already good.Publishers Weekly called it "A rich commentary on the obsessions and catastrophes of the information age and a heartbreaker worthy of its title, this is Shteyngart's best yet." (The full review is here.) M&Q is … Continue reading Anticipation
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“We’d prefer it if there were alcohol available, but don’t want to force it in case you’re not the kind of person who’s into drinking on a Tuesday night.”
John Jodzio and Andrew De Young tell the story of how they first met in the latest issue of InDigest. John was a struggling author looking for publisher. Replacement Press (run by Andrew and his wife Sarah) was a new publisher looking for an author. The result of their meeting is If You Lived Here … Continue reading “We’d prefer it if there were alcohol available, but don’t want to force it in case you’re not the kind of person who’s into drinking on a Tuesday night.”
Hi IMPAC
The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Awardprize--sponsored by the Dublin City Public Libraries and the Improved Management Productivity And Control company--may not be the most glittering literary prize, but it has something special nonetheless. The prize brings with it a purse of over $135,000. The 2010 shortlist has been announced. The contenders are The Twin by … Continue reading Hi IMPAC
Musings from Magers and Quinn 