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Helen Garner, Diana Reid, Nam Le and others: Australian books to look forward to in 2024

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short horror stories for teenagers :: Article Creator Saraciea Fennell: "The Black Girl Survives In This One" Is The Representation I Didn't See In Horror Books I've always been obsessed with horror. From childhood, when I bunked with my siblings and primas, we told each other spooky stories in the middle of the night to rock ourselves to sleep. Every evening we would take turns telling stories, and the stories seemed to get scarier and scarier. When it was my night to tell a story to the group, I knew I had to bring the best jump scares. I'd find myself spinning stories until my sisters' and primas' bodies would tense up in fear. I knew then that horror stories were something I could weave. There's something about having fear knotted up in your belly; it's like riding a roller coaster and waiting for the thrill of the drop. Horror has always been a part of my life, so it felt natural for me to work on a book

The 29 Best and Most Anticipated Nonfiction Books of 2024

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new mystery novels :: Article Creator WW Book Club April 30th – May 6th: 5 New Reads You Won't Be Able To Put Down Welcome to the WW book club! This week, we're sharing our favorite new books in a variety of genres. From romance to cozy mysteries, thrillers and more, these reads are sure to entertain. And there's another thing we can guarantee: These books will lift your mood, lower your stress and help you feel great. Here is our WW book club roundup for April 30th – May 6th, 2024. Let us know which ones you end up reading and what you think. We love hearing from you! (To quickly access all our WW book club recommendations, click here.) Cozy Mystery Patchwork Quilt Murder by Leslie Meier Kensington Cozies A fun and fast-paced whodunit ensues in the latest installment of Leslie Meier's Lucy Stone Mystery series. When a community center opens in town, reporter Lucy Stone is suspicious of the new director, Darleen Busby-Platt

57 books by past CBC Literary Prizes winners and finalists that came out in 2023

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creative writing powerpoint :: Article Creator Creative Writing Students may pursue a creative writing concentration within the major by completing three creative writing courses, one of which is in addition to the ten courses required for the major. The creative writing concentration is regarded not as an offshoot of the traditional major, but rather as a rigorous investigation of the importance of such a major. Students who wish to earn an English major with a creative writing concentration must take the same literature courses required for the traditional English major in addition to the three required creative courses. English majors with a concentration in creative writing must satisfy the requirements for the major, including an introductory-level and an advanced-level creative writing course in a single genre (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or screenwriting), and an additional elective course in another genre of creative writing. Two of thes

60 Books That Will Be Adapted Into TV and Movies in 2022

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memoir class :: Article Creator PEOPLE Picks Our Favorite Memoirs, Fiction And Nonfiction Books By Asian Authors Reading is a great way to broaden your experience of the world, no plane ticket or post-travel laundry pile required. Books from authors with a wide array of backgrounds can help you learn more about a particular period in history that may not have piqued your interest during school days, explore a facet of the human experience that differs from your own or even deepen your understanding of your own background or family. And if you need an excuse to add even more books to your TBR pile, May is a great time to pick up some books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander authors. AAPI Heritage Month is observed throughout May in the United States to recognize the contributions and influence of AAPI Americans to the rich fabric of our society. Below, PEOPLE staff ch