Nominees for the Agatha Awards Announced
The mystery fan convention Malice Domestic has announced the shortlist for its annual Agatha Awards, which honor outstanding achievements in the cozy mystery genre. The awards have been given out since 1988. This year, the winners will be honored virtually during the More than Malice festival on July 17.
New Grant Program Will Aid Indie Bookstores
A new fundraising initiative has been launched today to help independent bookstores and comic shops that have been financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Survive to Thrive Grant Program, created by Ingram Content Group chairman John Ingram, is looking to raise a total of $2 million by the end of May to support indie booksellers.
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s Novel The Perfect Nine Makes History As International Booker Nominee
Kenyan novelist Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o is making history as the first writer to be nominated for the International Booker Prize as both the writer and translator of the same book. Additionally, Thiong’o’s nominated novel The Perfect Nine is the first work written in an indigenous African language to be longlisted. The author is among 13 authors nominated for the award for best translated fiction.
The Full List of International Booker Prize Nominees Is Here!
Head here to learn more and see the full list of nominees for the International Booker Prize.