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Announcing the Finalists for the Aspen Words Literary Prize

Announcing the Finalists for the Aspen Words Literary Prize

Four Novels and One Short Story Collection Make Up the Shortlist for the $35,000 Award

By Literary Hub | February 20, 2019

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31 Books in 30 Days: Kate Tuttle on Adam Winkler

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31 Books in 30 Days: Mark Athitakis on Robert Christgau

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By Literary Hub | February 15, 2019

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31 Books in 30 Days: David Varno on Denis Johnson

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31 Books in 30 Days: Laurie Hertzel on Richard Beard

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On Translating Bolaño (and His Obsessions)

On Translating Bolaño (and His Obsessions)

A Q&A with Natasha Wimmer, Translator of The Spirit of Science Fiction

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31 Books in 30 Days: Marion Winik on Lawrence Wright

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31 Books in 30 Days: Victoria Chang on Diane Seuss

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Said the Publisher to the Writer: 'Rewrite Kafka, But Better.'

Said the Publisher to the Writer: 'Rewrite Kafka, But Better.'

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