#Margaret Atwood Booker prize

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Booker Prize für Space Opera von Samantha Harvey

Die Britin Samantha Harvey ist für ihren Roman »Orbital« mit dem Booker Prize ausgezeichnet worden. Der Roman, der von sechs Raumfahrer:innen erzählt, erscheint in dieser Woche in der Übersetzung von Julia Wolf unter dem Titel »Umlaufbahnen« bei dtv.

Die Britin Samantha Harvey ist für ihren Roman »Orbital« mit dem wichtigsten Literaturpreis der englischsprachigen Welt ausgezeichnet worden. Damit hat erstmals seit 2019 wieder eine Frau den renommierten Booker Prize gewonnen. Der Roman, der von sechs Raumfahrer:innen erzählt, erscheint in dieser Woche in der Übersetzung von Julia Wolf unter dem Titel »Umlaufbahnen« auch in…

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Happy 84th birthday to esteemed Canadian novelist and poet Margaret Atwood! She is pictured here attempting to burn an 'unburnable' copy of her novel "The Handmaid's Tale" with a flamethrower. A single unburnable copy was created last year to raise awareness about increasing censorship; her dystopian science fiction novel, which centers around one woman's quest for freedom in a totalitarian theocracy where women's rights are completely suppressed, has been the subject of numerous censorship challenges since its publication in 1985. The unburnable copy was auctioned off after Atwood's flamethrowing attempt, raising $130,00 for PEN America, a literary and free expression advocacy organization. As Atwood famously asserted in her poem "Spelling": "A word after a word after a word is power."

Born in Ottawa, Ontario in 1939, Atwood is the author of 15 books of poetry and numerous novels, including Cat's Eye, The Robber Bride, The Edible Woman, and Oryx and Crake. She won the Booker Prize -- which honors the best original novel published that year -- for "The Blind Assassin" in 2000 and has been shortlisted several additional times. She has also won two Governor General's Award, Canada's highest literary honor. This year, the American Academy of Arts and Letters elected Atwood as a Foreign Honorary Member of the Academy.

Atwood’s classic dystopian novel "The Handmaid's Tale” is available at https://www.amightygirl.com/the-handmaid-s-tale

There is also a t-shirt featuring the iconic artwork from the novel’s first edition for teens and adults at https://www.amightygirl.com/the-handmaid-s-tale-t-shirt

To introduce kids to the power of their own words, we recommend the 'IlluStory Create Your Own Book Kit' for ages 5 to 10 (https://www.amightygirl.com/make-your-own-book-kit) and the creative writing guides "Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly" for ages 8 to 12 (https://www.amightygirl.com/writing-magic) and "Dear Ally, How Do You Write a Book?" for ages 13 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/dear-ally)

And for books for tweens and teens about girls living in real-life oppressive societies with little respect for freedom of expression, visit our blog post "The Fragility of Freedom: Mighty Girl Books About Life Under Authoritarianism" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=32426

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When Alice Munro won the Man Booker International prize in 2009, many considered it a beatification that was long overdue. For decades, Munro has been publishing collection after collection of beautiful short stories, widely admired, widely read, but it's been an unflashy career, seemingly careless of the trappings of fame or bestsellerdom. This is simply a good writer doing what she loves.

Her fellow Canadian, Margaret Atwood, said, "Among writers, her name is spoken in hushed tones," but unlike many authors who are considered to be writers' writers, Munro's deceptively straightforward, narrative-based stories have achieved an audience beyond her immediate fanbase, despite her rare public appearances and refusal to give interviews. The corollary of her steady, unimpressed attitude to the trappings of fame is mirrored in her cool prose. Each of the 14 stories in this collection is like a novel-in-miniature, concerned primarily with the telling of the tale rather than rhetorical flourishes.

These are not stories that can be read quickly, back-to-back, any more than you would read 14 novels back-to-back. Each needs to settle in the mind because Munro has an uncanny knack of convincing the reader that the characters have real lives before the stories commence and continuing existences after. "On the bench outside the station I sat and waited…" begins "Amundsen", the second tale in the collection – and it's a classic example of how Munro takes the reader straight into a life-in-progress, in this case an account of a young woman, Vivien, on her way to work as a teacher at a residential home for children with tuberculosis. She soon catches the eye of the medic in charge, the aptly named Dr Fox, and the rest of the staff hear wedding bells. Vivien does too, but the ringing sound will have a slightly off-beat echo for most readers as Munro drops one hint after another that Dr Fox is not reliable. When the wedding is aborted, it comes as an inexplicable shock to her, yet seems inevitable to us.

Most of these stories are set in the rural towns around Lake Huron in Munro's native Ontario, around the time of the second world war, and the petty humiliations of small-town life are apparent in each: in particular, the humiliations of being a woman in an era where being seen in public when pregnant, smoking or even expressing an opinion too forcibly was considered unbecoming. In "Haven", a young woman is forced to stay with an uncle and aunt while her parents are in Africa and becomes witness to the way in which the uncle continually undermines his wife and how his hatred of a musically talented sister persists unto the sister's untimely death. "There was a quantity of things that men hated…" the niece observes. "Or had no use for, as they said. And that was exactly right. They had no use for it, so they hated it."

Munro's stories are full of smart young women wryly observing men's desire for dominance and other women's collusion with their own subservience. In "Dolly", the narrator observes of a love rival, "men are charmed by stubborn quirks if the girl is good-looking enough… all that delight in the infantile female brain."

But it would be wrong to think of Munro as a chronicler of the particular disappointments of being female: she draws men just as well. There is a heartbreaking portrayal of a widowed policeman in "Leaving Maverley". Despite the inevitable end of his wife's lengthy and terminal illness, he realises as he leaves the hospital: 'He'd thought that it had happened long before with Isabel, but it hadn't. Not until now. She had existed and now she did not… And before long, he found himself outside, pretending that he had as ordinary and good a reason as anybody else to put one foot ahead of the other."

There is an interesting diversion at the end of this book: the final four stories are, in Munro's own words, "not quite stories… the first and last – and the closest – things I have to say about my own life." A less well-known writer would not be allowed to lift her hands and say, "Look, there are some bits here, and I'm not sure what they are, but there you go," but they are delightful additions to this collection. Plainer, with a slightly more bitter edge, than the "fictional" stories that precede them, they are a tantalising glimpse of the memoir Munro fans would swoon for, should she choose to write it. The first indeed – but let's hope she changes her mind and makes them not the last.

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Prophet Song is Irish author Paul Lynch's fifth novel (Photo: PA Media)

Booker Prize 2023: Ireland's Paul Lynch wins with Prophet Song

The 2023 Booker Prize has been awarded to Prophet Song, a dystopian vision of Ireland in the grips of totalitarianism.

It was written by Ireland's Paul Lynch, 46, marking the first time he has won the prestigious fiction writing prize.

Set in Dublin, it tells the story of a family grappling with a terrifying new world in which the democratic norms they are used to begin to disappear.

Lynch said Prophet Song was inspired by the Syrian war and refugee crisis.

Reacting to his win on stage at the award ceremony in Old Billingsgate, London, Lynch said it was with "immense pleasure" that he was taking the Booker back to Ireland.

He added that the novel was "not an easy book to write".

The book is Lynch's fifth and he spent four years working on it. He started writing it just before his son was born and, by the time he finished, his boy was able to ride a bike.

Head judge Esi Edugyan said the panel "sought a winning novel that might speak to the immediate moment while also possessing the possibility of outlasting it".

She added: "In these troubled times, we sought a novel with a guiding vision - a book to remind us that we are more than ourselves, to remind us of all that is worth saving."

Before the winner was announced Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe spoke about how much reading helped her while she was detained in Iran.

She said being able to read novels from the prison's secret library "transformed" her life and the books took her "to another world".

The other nominees were:

The Bee Sting by Paul Murray

Western Lane by Chetna Maroo

This Other Eden by Paul Harding

If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery

Study for Obedience by Sarah Bernstein

The Booker Prize is one of the leading literary awards in the English speaking world.

The winner of the prize receives £50,000. The sum of £2,500 is also awarded to each of the six shortlisted authors.

Previous winning authors include Margaret Atwood, Hilary Mantel, Bernardine Evaristo and Salman Rushdie.

The event was broadcast on BBC Radio 4's Front Row and was announced on the Booker Prize live stream on YouTube.

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Remember… the panel sought a winning novel that might speak to the immediate moment while also possessing the possibility of outlasting it. — Esi Edugyan, head judge, 2023 Booker Prize

Brian’s earlier same-day Post

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Bernardine Anne Mobolaji Evaristo, (born 28 May 1959) is a British author and academic. Her novel Girl, Woman, Other, jointly won the Booker Prize in 2019 alongside Margaret Atwood's The Testaments, making her the first woman with Black heritage to win the Booker. #bernardineannemobolajievaristo #bernardineannemobolajievaristoquotes #womenwriters (at Constantine, Algeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTXs12sYut/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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L'écrivaine britannique Samantha Harvey remporte le Booker Prize 2024 avec "Orbital", un roman qui offre une réflexion sur la crise climatique

Comparé au Goncourt français, le Booker Prize a contribué au succès d'écrivains comme Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood ou encore la Nobel 2024 Han Kang, qui l'avait remporté en 2016 avec "La Végétarienne".

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30 Top Novels of the Last Ten Years The last decade has been a golden era for literature, with a diverse range of voices and stories coming to the forefront. From groundbreaking debuts to stunning works by established authors, the literary world has been treated to an array of novels that have captured the imagination of readers worldwide. This article delves into 30 of the top novels from the last ten years, exploring their themes, impact, and the reasons behind their acclaim. The Power of Storytelling: A Decade in Review The past ten years have seen significant shifts in the literary landscape, with novels tackling complex issues such as identity, politics, and the human condition. These stories have not only entertained but also challenged readers to see the world from different perspectives. The rise of digital platforms and social media has also played a crucial role in promoting diverse voices, allowing for a more inclusive and global literary conversation. Exploring the Top 30 Novels Compiling a list of the top novels from the last decade is no small feat, given the sheer volume of quality literature produced. However, by considering critical acclaim, reader reviews, and cultural impact, we've curated a selection of 30 novels that stand out for their originality, storytelling prowess, and contribution to contemporary literature. Groundbreaking Debuts and Literary Triumphs "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern (2011) - A magical duel between two young illusionists sets the stage for this enchanting debut. "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn (2012) - This thriller redefined the genre with its twisty plot and complex portrayal of marriage. "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt (2013) - A Pulitzer Prize winner that combines exquisite prose with a compelling narrative about art and loss. "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (2013) - A powerful exploration of race, identity, and love across continents. "The Martian" by Andy Weir (2014) - A gripping survival story set on Mars, showcasing human ingenuity and resilience. "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr (2014) - A beautifully written tale of two lives intertwined during World War II. "A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara (2015) - An emotionally intense story about friendship and trauma that has sparked much debate. "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead (2016) - An imaginative reenvisioning of the historical Underground Railroad as an actual railway system. "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi (2016) - A sweeping narrative that traces the lineage of two sisters and their descendants across continents and generations. "Lincoln in the Bardo" by George Saunders (2017) - A unique blend of historical fiction and supernatural elements, exploring themes of grief and redemption. Continuing the Literary Legacy "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng (2017) - A thought-provoking look at race, class, and motherhood in suburban America. "Normal People" by Sally Rooney (2018) - A nuanced portrayal of young love and the complexities of social class in Ireland. "Circe" by Madeline Miller (2018) - A feminist retelling of the life of the Greek goddess Circe, filled with magic and mythology. "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood (2019) - The long-awaited sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," exploring the dystopian world of Gilead from new perspectives. "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens (2018) - A mesmerizing mystery and coming-of-age novel set in the North Carolina marshes. "The Water Dancer" by Ta-Nehisi Coates (2019) - A profound tale of slavery and supernatural redemption in the antebellum South. "Girl, Woman, Other" by Bernardine Evaristo (2019) - A vibrant tapestry of black womanhood in modern Britain, co-winner of the Booker Prize. "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett (2020) - A compelling exploration of race, identity, and family through the lives of twin sisters. "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell (2020) - A heartrending account of the life and death of Shakespeare's son, Hamnet, and its impact on his work.

"The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig (2020) - A thought-provoking novel about life's possibilities and the choices that define us. Emerging Voices and New Perspectives "Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro (2021) - A poignant look at love and humanity through the eyes of an artificial intelligence. "The Prophets" by Robert Jones, Jr. (2021) - A powerful debut that reimagines the lives of two enslaved men in love on a Deep South plantation. "Detransition, Baby" by Torrey Peters (2021) - A bold and insightful exploration of gender, parenthood, and identity. "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir (2021) - A thrilling space adventure that captures the spirit of human exploration and survival. "Beautiful World, Where Are You" by Sally Rooney (2021) - A reflective novel about the complexities of friendship, love, and the search for meaning in contemporary life. "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles (2021) - A captivating journey across 1950s America, exploring themes of freedom and destiny. "Cloud Cuckoo Land" by Anthony Doerr (2021) - An ambitious and sprawling tale that connects past, present, and future through the power of storytelling. "Harlem Shuffle" by Colson Whitehead (2021) - A crime novel set in 1960s Harlem, blending humor, social commentary, and noir. "Matrix" by Lauren Groff (2021) - A visionary reimagining of the life of Marie de France, exploring themes of power and creativity. "The Love

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Margaret Eleanor Atwood CC OOnt CH FRSC (born November 18, 1939) is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, teacher, environmental activist, and inventor. Since 1961, she has published 18 books of poetry, 18 novels, 11 books of non-fiction, nine collections of short fiction, eight children's books, and two graphic novels, as well as a number of small press editions of both poetry and fiction. Atwood has won numerous awards and honors for her writing, including two Booker Prizes, the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the Governor General's Award, the Franz Kafka Prize, Princess of Asturias Awards, and the National Book Critics and PEN Center USA Lifetime Achievement Awards. A number of her works have been adapted for film and television.

Atwood's works encompass a variety of themes including gender and identity, religion and myth, the power of language, climate change, and "power politics". Many of her poems are inspired by myths and fairy tales which interested her from a very early age.

Atwood is a founder of the Griffin Poetry Prize and the Writers' Trust of Canada. She is also a Senior Fellow of Massey College, Toronto.

Atwood is also the inventor of the LongPen device and associated technologies that facilitate remote robotic writing of documents.

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Margaret Eleanor Atwood, CC OOnt FRSC (born November 18, 1939) is a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, essayist, and environmental activist. She is among the most-honored authors of fiction in recent history. She is a winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award and Prince of Asturias award for Literature, has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize five times, winning once, and has been a finalist for the Governor General's Award seven times, winning twice.

While she is best known for her work as a novelist, she is also a poet, having published 15 books of poetry to date. Many of her poems have been inspired by myths and fairy tales, which have been interests of hers from an early age. Atwood has published short stories in Tamarack Review, Alphabet, Harper's, CBC Anthology, Ms., Saturday Night, and many other magazines. She has also published four collections of stories and three collections of unclassifiable short prose works.

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Book Review: The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

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Book Review: The Testaments by Margaret Atwood Margaret Atwood is a Canadian author, poet, and literary critic. She has written numerous books, including “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which has been adapted into a successful TV series. “The Testaments” is a sequel to “The Handmaid’s Tale” and won the 2019 Booker Prize. Overview “The Testaments” is set fifteen years after the events of “The Handmaid’s…

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Celebrating Amazing Women for the Month of March: Margaret Atwood

 Celebrating Inspirational Women throughout the month of March.

Born: November 18, 1939 in Ottawa, Ontario.

Margaret Atwood, a Canadian poet, novelist, literary critic, teacher, environmental activist and inventor. 

Margaret has published more than fifty books in forty-five countries. She is a co-winner of the 2019 Booker Prize for her latest novel “The Testaments”. A number of her works have been adapted for film and television. 

she is also the inventor of The LongPen which is a remote signing device that was debuted in 2006, it allows a person to write remotely in ink anywhere in the world via tablet PC, and a robotic hand over the internet. 

Some of her famous novels include:

The Handmaid’s Tale

Cat’s Eye

The Robber Bride

The Blind Assassin

The Heart Goes Last

Hag-Seed

The Testaments

Find out more about her at http://margaretatwood.ca/

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Margaret Atwood: ‘It would be fun to talk to Simone de Beauvoir’ | Margaret Atwood

Margaret Atwood is the author of more than 50 books of fiction, poetry and essays. Her novels include Cat’s Eye, The Robber Bride, Alias Grace and The Blind Assassin. Her 1985 classic, The Handmaid’s Tale, was followed in 2019 by a sequel, The Testaments, which shared the Booker prize. Old Babes in the Wood is her first collection of stories since then – and since the death of her partner, Graeme…

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Manifesto by Bernardine Evaristo review – how she became a Booker winner The writer’s no-nonsense delivery adds extra bite to her guide to turning a creative passion into a professionIn her introduction to Manifesto, Bernardine Evaristo recalls her experience of becoming an “overnight success” after four decades of working in the arts. The author won the Booker prize in 2019 for her novel Girl, Woman, Other (she shared the award with Margaret Atwood). The book quickly topped bestseller lists and, as the first Black woman to win the Booker, Evaristo became headline news. At the time, she told interviewers she felt “unstoppable”, though it also led her to thinking about her path to success.Her aim, then, in Manifesto, is to reflect on what shaped her achievements and what it took “to keep going and growing”. The result is part memoir, part manual dispensing tips on turning a creative passion into a profession, complete with advice on self-discipline and maintaining a “PMA” (Positive Mental Attitude). Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/mar/03/manifesto-by-bernardine-evaristo-review-how-she-became-a-booker-winner

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Nell is coming to terms with life after her beloved partner Tig’s death in a story from Atwood’s first collection since The Testaments jointly won the Booker prize in 2019, and since her own partner, Graeme Gibson, died in...

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JOMP BPC | January 7: Award Winning

I just finished this at like 2am today and wow it is stunning. First five star read of 2021!

The winner of the 2019 Booker Prize, Margaret Atwood’s The Testaments (along with Bernardine Evaristo’s Girl, Woman, Other). I found The Testaments to be a powerful sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale because it provides a lot more nuance about Gilead through the perspectives of an Aunt (Aunt Lydia herself, in fact), a girl brought up as a Commander’s daughter and an outsider from Canada. As horrible as Gilead seems at first, you learn more about why the people within it accepted (somewhat) the regime and what kind of conditions allowed them to come to power in the first place. Perhaps the scariest thing is that it isn’t as impossible for us to head in that direction as we might like to believe...

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After reading  The Testaments by Margaret Atwood, I frivolously keep wondering what *my* Aunt name would be. Per the book, they get to pick from women-related brands (perfumes, shampoos, deodorants, fashion, etc).

Hear me out:

Aunt Sure Fresh.