Hello, book lovers! Between awards, new and upcoming releases, and an exciting book-to-screen adaptation, there is so much to talk about right now. Not to mention the upcoming week’s jam-packed, virtual itinerary thanks to the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books! So, without further ado, enjoy this mix of stories from the book world.
Three Years After His Death, Ecco Will Publish Anthony Bourdain’s World Travel Guide: Bourdain’s longtime assistant, Laurie Woolever, has finished writing his last book, World Travel: An Irreverent Guide. — The New York Times
Detective Runs Away From the Present Only to Be Confronted by Her Past in Paula McLain’s Latest: Bestselling author of The Paris Wife, McLain, crafts an intimate and illuminating literary thriller in When the Stars Go Dark. — BookTrib
Don’t Miss Out on the Literary Fun! Attend the 2021 Festival of Books Virtually: Dozens of events and panels will be held online starting Saturday, April 17, and will run through Friday, April 23. — LA Times
N.K. Jemisin and Susanna Clarke Among 2021’s Hugo Award Finalists: For over 60 years the Hugo Awards have honored the best works of science fiction and fantasy. Check out this year’s finalists. — Tor
Author of the Highly Acclaimed A Little Life, Hanya Yanagihara, to Publish New Novel in 2022: Yanagihara’s much-anticipated To Paradise will span “three different centuries and versions of America.” — Vulture
NYT Bestselling Author Jason Reynolds Will Serve as First Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week: Reynolds, author of All American Boys, will “preside over … the festivities which will center around the theme ‘Books unite us, censorship divides us.’” — EW
10 Emerging Writers Honored With This Year’s Whiting Awards: The literary prize given to writers just beginning to break out has previously been awarded to stars like Colson Whitehead, Jericho Brown and Anne Boyer. — NPR
Film Adaptation of Regency-Era Romance Novel Mr. Malcolm’s List Is in the Works: Starring Freida Pinto, Theo James, Zawe Ashton and Sope Dirisu, filming for the project is already underway. — BookTrib
Top 51 Spring and Summer Debut Books Hitting Shelves Soon: With a lineup of gripping memoirs, stunning fiction and more, there’s something for everyone among this season’s much-anticipated releases. — Bustle
A Darkly Humorous Tale, Maria Kuznetsova’s Something Unbelievable Exceeds Expectations: Building on the vibrant style of her debut, Oksana, Behave!, Kuznetsova’s latest tells the story of two unforgettable women generations apart. — BookTrib
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