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What we’re reading Wednesday: ‘Americanah’

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie Knopf • $26.95 • ISBN 9780307271082 published May 14, 2013 • read our review Was it the intimidating triple name? The comparisons to serious authors like Achebe? The preconception that books about Africa were likely to … Continue reading

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What they’re reading: Tara Conklin

Ask and you shall receive! In one of our recent weekly contests, we asked what you would like to see more of on The Book Case. Many of you chimed in expressing curiosity about what your favorite authors are reading. … Continue reading

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2013 brings long-awaited releases

When pulling together our early 2013 forecast, one thing stood out: This year heralds the arrival of plenty of long-awaited releases. Below are several novels that readers have been anticipating for quite some time—here’s hoping they were worth the wait! … Continue reading

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Fiction forecast: early 2013

We’re gearing up to recap the best books of 2012, but first, here’s a look forward at a few of the fiction releases we’re excited about in the first half of 2013. (Note: this post may be periodically updated as … Continue reading

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A third novel from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Fans of world literature, mark May 14 on your calendar: brilliant young writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will be publishing her fourth book, Americanah (Knopf). The title comes from the word Nigerians use for those who have left the country for the … Continue reading

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The best (recent) story collections

Several of you requested a Top 10 list of short story collections back when I asked what “best” lists you want to see. This one was tough to compile. To make it easier on ourselves—and to mix it up—we decided … Continue reading

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The New Yorker’s top writers under 40

Yesterday the New Yorker announced its top 20 writers under 40, who will be featured in the June 14 & June 21 fiction issue. This is the first time the publication has made such a list since 1999—a list that … Continue reading

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