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Announcing The 2021 Hugo Award Winners

The 2021 Hugo Awards were announced last night at a ceremony in Washington D.C. T. Kingfisher and Martha Wells in particular had a goodnight, taking home the award in two categories each. Other winners include Nghi Vo, Maria Dahvana Headley, and Ellen Datlow. Check out the full list of winners and finalists!

Hollywood Bard, Muse And Reveler Eve Babitz Dies At 78

Eve Babitz, best known for her writing and work in visual design, has died at age 78. She was well known in Hollywood, befriending multiple celebrities, dating many actors and musicians, and writing about her LA experiences in a uniquely magical way. Some of the work she leaves behind include Eve’s Hollywood, Black Swans, and L.A. Woman. She was 78.

Reveling In The Joys Of Books, And Reading, At A Baghdad Book Fair

In Baghdad, the Baghdad International Book Fair is a place where a love of literature is bringing thousands of people together despite uncertainty in recent years. The New York Times visits the fair, talks to readers, and shares some of the rich literary history in the city, along with hopes for the future.