Literature News Monitoring

Book review: Come to Joseph

'Ir-Raġel ta' wara l-kwinti' Author: Joe Camilleri Publisher: Horizons Publications  / 2025 Pages: 152pp   "Ite ad Joseph" "Go to Joseph" - this quotation is taken from the Old Testament, from Exodus, and refers to a …

Latino poetry focus of Georgetown library workshops

Mario Vargas Llosa — endlessly versatile giant of Latin American literature

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Mario Vargas Llosa, who has died aged 89, nearly became president of Peru in 1990. Standing on a liberal platform for the …

Poetry workshops set for April 15 and 29 in DeKalb

DeKALB – Adults and teens can attend workshops at the DeKalb Public Library to view various poetry examples. The workshops will be held at 6 p.m. April 15 and 29 in the library’s lower-level Bilder Family Meeting Room, 309 Oak St. Attendees can view poetry …

Literature hostage to the elite

There was a time when literature throbbed with the heartbeat of the people, a time when the pens of writers shook empires, exposed social inequalities and sparked revolutions. Literature was not a commodity – packaged, marketed and sold in a system that …

Peruvian Novelist and Nobel Winner Mario Vargas Llosa Dies at 89

The prolific Peruvian novelist and Nobel laureate Mario Vargas Llosa has died aged 89. Vargas Llosa’s death of Sunday was confirmed by his children, who announced on social media that he had “passed away peacefully... surrounded by his family.” Vargas …

Poem of the week: Death sets a Thing significant … by Emily Dickinson

Death sets a Thing significant The Eye had hurried by Except a perished Creature Entreat us tenderly To ponder little workmanships In Crayon — or in wool — With “This was last her fingers did” — Industrious until — The Thimble weighed too heavy — The …

A Safe Space for Dark Times: Libraries and Dystopian Literature

This article originally appeared in the March/April 2025 issue of Information Today.There are obvious reasons to have dystopia on the brain these days, but dystopian literature has a long-standing popularity I wanted to ask library workers about. I …

Park Street to RG Kar case—Kolkata is ripe for crime novels. Women detectives are in demand

Kolkata: It was a Saturday dedicated to crime stories and those who have made it their calling. On 29 March, at the Storyteller Bookstore in Kolkata’s Picnic Garden area, crime writers from across the city came together to share notes, encourage young …

Mario Vargas Llosa, who won the 2010 Nobel Prize in Literature, has died aged 89

Mario Vargas Llosa, in New York, on April 19, 2001. HOLGER KEIFEL / FOCUS / COSMOS In his 2011 Nobel Lecture, In Praise of Reading and Fiction, Mario Vargas Llosa said that literature can change reality. Because it "dissipates chaos, …

General : Pak Lah's Poem 'Ku Cari Damai Abadi' Resurfaced Across Social Media

KUALA LUMPUR,  April 15 (Bernama) --  The poem Ku Cari Damai Abadi (I Seek Eternal Peace), written by Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in 2004, resurfaced today as Malaysian netizens shared it across social media in remembrance of the country’s 5th Prime Minister …

Book Review: ‘The Gate, the Girl and the Dragon,’ by Grace Lin

THE GATE, THE GIRL AND THE DRAGON, by Grace Lin Fall into a hole and thump into Wonderland. Open a wardrobe and step into Narnia. Board a train on Platform 9¾ and end up at Hogwarts. Crossing thresholds comes naturally to children, which is one of the …

POEM's Jessica Cluff appointed Emotive head of earned creative

Independent creative agency Emotive has appointed Jessica Cluff to  the newly created role of head of earned creative. Cluff has expertise across PR, social, talent and partnerships most recently as CD of POEM and One Green Bean, last year she led Uber …

Roger Spitz’s Disrupt With Impact Wins Top Book Award for Business Strategy

'Disrupt with Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World' Wins 2024 Harvey Chute Best Business Book Award (Chanticleer International Book Award) SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roger …

'The world of literature is mourning': How Mario Vargas Llosa brought Spanish to splendour

Peru has been holding a day of mourning along with the world of literature to honour Mario Vargas Llosa. The celebrated Peruvian writer, and Nobel Laureate in Literature, has died at the age of 89 in Lima, leaving a huge void in the world of letters. His …

There’s a new prestigious poetry award that celebrates local poets in Victoria

Victoria’s literary scene is getting a major boost with the launch of a brand-new poetry award! The Victoria Book Prize Society just announced the creation of the DC Reid Poetry Prize, a new honour that will recognize outstanding poetry by authors living …

Nobel literature prize winner Mario Vargas Llosa dies

Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa died on Sunday, 14 April, 2025, aged 89. The Nobel laureate died in Peru's capital Lima surrounded by his family and "at peace," his son Alvaro Vargas Llosa, a well-known political commentator, said on X. …

To tell her own story, this acclaimed novelist turned to ChatGPT

Searches:Selfhood in the Digital Age, By Vauhini Vara. Pantheon. 332 pp. $30 “Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age” by Vauhini Vara. MUST CREDIT: Pantheon It doesn’t take much to gather what Vauhini Vara’s “Searches: Selfhood in the Digital Age” is all …

Novelist Llosa dies

Mario Vargas Llosa.—Reuters LIMA: Peru­vian writer Mario Vargas Llosa, who enchanted readers with his intellectual rigour and lyrical prose for five decades and nearly became president of his country, died on Sunday aged 89. He died in the country’s …

USGrants.org Tracks Over $1.2 Billion in Federal Funding for U.S. Education Initiatives

USGrants.org Tracks Over $1.2 Billion in Federal Funding for U.S. Education Initiatives SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- USGrants.org, the nation’s trusted portal for government grants and federal funding …

RESULTS Technology Named to List of Top Vertical Market MSPs

Recognized for Excellence in Financial Services Industry OVERLAND PARK, KS, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RESULTS Technology, a leading provider of managed IT services in the financial services sector, is proud to announce …

Nevada Industries Run Smoother with Support of Outsourced AP and AR Management Experts

Nevada firms boost cash flow, cut costs with outsourced AP/AR managemnt solutions. IBN Technologies drives efficiency and accuracy. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to rising challenges in managing …

INFORM’s Justin Newell Named to Elite Senior Executive Think Tank

Justin Newell brings insight and expertise to AI Think Tank ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INFORM N.A., a global pioneer in AI-driven optimization software, is proud to announce its CEO, Justin Newell, has been …

Splan Reports Spike in Visitor Attendance with AI-Powered Physical Identity and Access Platform at ISC West 2025

Splan reported a year-over-year spike in attendance attributed to more customers, security partners and integrators wanting to experience the new features FREMONT, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Splan Reports Spike in …

An Intracoastal Waterway Estate and a Gulf Front Escape Selling At or Above at Online Auctions Beginning April 28th

Two fully furnished Florida properties will be sold via Interluxe Auctions selling at or above $2.5M and $1.5M. SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interluxe Auctions, the leading online luxury real estate auction …

Madison Education Group Launches New Certificate Program

New Certificate Program in Leadership Principles and Developing Visionary Leadership Skills MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madison Education Group and the Madison School of Professional Development are proud …

HB Strategies Analyzes State Attorneys General Races in New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fifth of six reports from the HB Strategies 50 State Team is out today analyzing state attorneys general races in New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island. …

Nexus Square Expands Real Estate Accounting and Advisory Services for Multi-Entity Investors

BREA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Managing a portfolio of real estate investments across multiple entities can be overwhelming. As structures grow more complex, accurate accounting, real-time reporting, and proactive …

Alfonso Cahero Honored in Abu Dhabi for $60B Net Worth Milestone: Global Finance Leader Recognized at Investment Forum

Global finance visionary Alfonso Cahero recognized in Abu Dhabi for surpassing $60B net worth, redefining sustainable wealth and ethical capital leadership. ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the …

Appalachian Finance Hub Summit Draws 90 Leaders from Five States to Pittsburgh to Advance Regional Investment Strategy

PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nearly 90 leaders from five Appalachian states gathered in Pittsburgh on April 2, 2025, for the Appalachian Finance Hub Summit, held downtown at the Energy Innovation Center. The …

Randy Carver Ranked 92nd Among America's Top Wealth Advisors by Forbes

Randy Carver, President and Founder, has been ranked 92nd on Forbes' 2025 list of America's Top Wealth Advisors. MENTOR, OH, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Carver Financial Services is pleased to announce that Randy …

Silverman Law Office CEO A Finalist for National Entrepreneurial Award

Silverman Law CEO Joel Silverman is a finalist for Entrepreneurial Attorney of the Year, honoring innovation, leadership, and growth in legal practice. HELENA, MT, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joel Silverman, founder and …

Quantum Insights Unveils FinWeis Upgrade Led by Leonard Hohenberg

BERLIN, GERMANY, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Quantum Insights has officially launched the next-generation version of its flagship FinWeis system, introducing enhanced AI capabilities for real-time investment strategy optimization. Led by …

Statement on the Departure of Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka from the NCUA Board

SNELLVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The African-American Credit Union Coalition (AACUC) acknowledges the departure of former NCUA Board Members Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka with appreciation for their service and …

Optimizing compressor availability with the new module ‘Predictive Intelligence’ for PROGNOST®-NT

As the first mover in the market, BC is able to support operators of reciprocating compressors by predicting the remaining useful lifetime of their assets. WINTERTHUR, SWITZERLAND, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital solutions are proven to be …

National Bar Association and AfCFTA Secretariat Forge Groundbreaking Alliance to Advance Trade and Economic Justice

Historic Memorandum of Understanding Positions NBA as a Strategic Partner in Strengthening Legal Frameworks and Investment Opportunities Across the Continent ACCRA, GHANA, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 5, 2025, the National Bar …

Why the Tax Network USA Legit Strategy Focuses on Case Law and Documentation

Tax Network USA uses legal standards and detailed financial analysis to ensure each IRS relief case is accurate, compliant, and fully documented. ENCINO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At Tax Network USA, the foundation …

E&I Cooperative Services Releases 2025 State of Higher Education Procurement Industry Report

Timely analysis examines the complex challenges facing procurement professionals in higher education JERICHO, NY, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- E&I Cooperative Services, the only member-owned, nonprofit sourcing …

Payarc, AWS Collaborate to Enhance Payment Processing Operations with AI

GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Payarc is taking AI-powered payments to the next level, using Amazon Web Services (AWS) to drive unprecedented automation, intelligence, and efficiency across its platforms. By …