Authors representing 10 countries — 6 countries for the first time — are included on the shortlist for the Man Booker International Prize.
An Interview With Alain Mabanckou
Congolese writer Alain Mabanckou discusses his work and how immigrating to America impacted his writing.
Exile, Literature and the High Price of Freedom
Authors exiled from Iran, Cuba, Afghanistan, Egypt, Algeria and the Congo discuss oppression, inspiration, and the cost of freedom.
Vis-à-Vis French-US Lit Fest Hits Cali this Weekend
By Edward Nawotka “Vis-à-Vis,” a new French-American literary festival organized by the Cultural Services Department of the French Embassy, will take place in Venice, on May 15, 2010 and then travel to San Francisco on May 16. It’s free and open to the public. Authors participating include some serious bold-faced names, such as Philippe Djian, Steve Erickson, Alain Mabanckou, Véronique …