literary
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Russell, a respected literary publisher, is an eternal bon vivant, while Corrine, who works in philanthropy, is the pragmatist of the pair.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
This has been her literary project: to remember, to revive, to conjure, to connect, in images shuffled and shaped into stories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Friday is now studying English and literary studies at a university in Nasarawa, a state which borders the capital, Abuja.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
To make our lineup, The Times surveyed more than 200 authors, publishers, journalists and general book club enthusiasts to select the best book club reads in 10 categories, including romance, mystery, memoir and literary fiction.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
“My mother used to say you would become a leading literary critic.”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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