Lorrie Moore

Required Reading: Devastatingly Sad Books

flavorwire.com | Posted 07.12.2011

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We’re the first to admit that, sometimes, the best cure for a hard week, a long day or just a rainy weekend is a really sad book....

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Battle Of The Literary Titans?

nytimes.com | JENNIFER SCHUESSLER | Posted 05.25.2011

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When Jonathan Franzen and Lorrie Moore met Monday night at the 92nd Street Y for a joint reading, the vibe among the sold-out crowd was a bit like tha...

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In Defense of Good Writing: Where Are the Strong Female Writers?

Koa Beck | Posted 05.25.2011

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Koa Beck

With the exception of a few female literary giants, it seems that even when a big publication does take note of a compelling female voice, she isn't nearly as strong a writer as her male colleagues.

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New Yorker Festival 2010 Lineup Announced: Stephen King, Malcolm Gladwell, Dave Eggers

Posted 05.25.2011

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The weekend of October 1st is going to be very busy in the literary world, as heavy hitters from across all book genres are slated to appear at the 11...

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Orange Prize Shortlist Announced: Barbara Kingsolver, Lorrie Moore, Hilary Mantel Are Finalists

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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LONDON — American writers Barbara Kingsolver and Lorrie Moore and Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel are among six finalists for Britain's Orange...

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Orange Prize WINNER Announced: Barbara Kingsolver Beats Out Hilary Mantel With 'The Lacuna'

Posted 05.25.2011

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LONDON (AP) - American novelist Barbara Kingsolver took home the prestigious Orange Prize for Fiction on Wednesday with her sixth novel, "The Lacuna,"...

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Orange Prize

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Fiction, Women Writers, A Gate at the Stairs, Barbara Kingsolver, The Lacuna, Women, Lorrie Moore, Literary Prizes, Wolf Hall, Books, Orange Prize, Hilary Mantel, Books News

LONDON — American novelist Barbara Kingsolver took home the prestigious Orange Prize for Fiction on Wednesday with her sixth novel, "The Lacuna,...

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PEN/Faulkner Award Nominees Announced: Alexie, Kingsolver Top The List

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Barbara Kingsolver, The Lacuna, PEN/Faulkner, Lorrie Moore, Literary Prizes, Sherman Alexie, Books, PEN/Faulkner Prize, War Dances, Books News

NEW YORK — Sherman Alexie and Barbara Kingsolver are among this year's finalists for the PEN/Faulkner Award. The nominees for the fiction prize...

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National Book Awards: What Do You Think? (PHOTOS, POLL)

The Huffington Post | Jessie Kunhardt | Posted 05.25.2011

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The National Book Foundation rolled out the nominations for the 2009 National Book Award on Wednesday, and the winners will be announced November 18. ...

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Women Dominate Short Story Writing: Who You Should Be Reading

The Guardian | Sarah Crown | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Short Stories, Helen Simpson, Women Writers, Grace Paley, Mavis Gallant, Women, Lorrie Moore, Literary Prizes, Short Story Writers, Authors, Katherine Mansfield, Books, Alice Munro, Reading, Books News

Given that 2009 looks set to live in literary memory as the year that brought us Dan Brown's "The Lost Symbol", Jordan: "Pushed to the Limit" and "Pri...

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The New York Times' Best Books Of 2009

The New York Times | The New York Times Book Review | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Book Review has made these selections from books reviewed since Dec. 7, 2008, when we published our previous Notables list. It was not easy pickin...

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The Shelf Talker: Lorrie Moore, Rebecca Solnit and Silly Putty

Kevin Smokler | Posted 05.25.2011

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Kevin Smokler

Does the name Lorrie Moore mean anything to you? To us, she's only like the best short story writer ever.

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