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Literary Links
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The TurboBookSnob recommends these literary links
to assist the discerning reader in acquiring books, learning more about
the Man Booker Prize, or keeping abreast of the latest news in the literary
world.
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Nicholas
and Helen Burrows are British book dealers who specialize in contemporary
literary fiction.
They
have their fingers on the pulse of British fiction. It's a good
idea to check their site frequently to read their latest recommendations.
Book prices
include surface shipping to the United States. The TurboBookSnob has
always received extraordinary customer service from Nicholas and Helen
Burrows, and recommends them highly. Books are wrapped with great
care, and always arrive in a timely manner. |
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The
official site of the Man Booker Prize.
Check
out the site on the following dates, or sign up for e-mail alerts
containing the latest news about the prize.
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The TurboBookSnob is
a proud partner of Powell's City of Books. Powell's is the largest
independent bookstore in the United States, occupying an entire city
block in Portland, Oregon. It is TurboBookSnob's Mecca. |
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Granta
publishes four periodicals per year, delivering the best in new
writing.
Since 1983, Granta has been selecting
the Best Young British Novelists for each decade. This list has included
novelists such as Salman
Rushdie , David
Peace , Jeanette
Winterson , A.L.
Kennedy , and Alan
Warner . |
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Guardian Books provides
a wonderful resource for the discriminating reader, including reviews
and literary news. x |
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The
London Review of Books provides excellent articles and reviews by
well-known authors.
In the August 19, 2004 issue, Andrew
O'Hagan reports from the United States at the Democratic National
Convention . |
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Scotland on Sunday provides
an excellent selection of literary reviews. |
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Virago Press publishes
books by women, about women, and for women. It is home righteous babe
female authors, including Jenny
Diski , Michele
Roberts , Emma
Donoghue , and Sarah
Waters . |
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BBC Books provides a
book club, a compendium of authors, message boards, and information
on literary events. |
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William
Hill is the “Booker's Bookie,” setting the odds for the Booker Prize
shortlist and longlist. You have to love Great Britain—what other
country would bet on the outcome of a literary prize?
The
betting for the Booker Prize can be accessed from the Specials link
on the left-hand side of the page. |
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