“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.” –Abraham Lincoln
1) Oscar Hijuelos, Who Won Pulitzer for Tale of Cuban-American Life, Dies at 62
Rest in peace to Oscar Hijuelos who wrote “The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love.” The piece of literature was later turned into a movie where Antonio Banderas acted as one of the mambo brothers.
2) The Shortlist: See The Finalists For The 2013 National Book Awards
On Wednesday, the National Book Foundation announced the finalists for the 2013 National Book Awards. The winners will be announced November 20, so be sure to check the books out and pick who think should win!
3) Where Is the Great American Novel by a Woman?
An article written by Jennifer Szalai that define what it means to be a “great” in terms of an American novel.
4) Inside the List: Paddle Your Own Canoe
Nick Offerman who plays Ron Swanson on “Parks and Recreation” has a new autobiography out “Paddle Your Own Canoe” where he discusses mustaches, meat, manliness and his life.
5) Alice Munro Wins Literature Nobel Prize
Canadian short-story writer Alice Munro has been awarded the Nobel Prize in literature.
“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”--Martin Luther King Jr.
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