Writer and editor John Freeman discusses his transition from book criticism to editing Granta, and now, to launching his own journal, Freeman’s.
American Book Critics Pick Finalist for NBCC Awards
The National Book Critics Circle has selected its finalist for this year’s annual book prizes, as well as awards for lifetime achievement and reviewing.
National Book Critics Circle Awards Shortlist Includes Just One Translation
Add to the growing list of prize shortlists the latest from the NBCC, which includes just a single translation: Lauren Binet’s HHhH, translated by Sam Taylor.
Our Editor on C-SPAN Discussing the Digital Future
By Edward Nawotka At BEA this year I had the privilege to sit on a panel hosted by the National Book Critics Circle about the effect e-reading is having on criticism and book reviews. The panelists included myself, Jane Ciabattari, president, National Book Critics Circle; Carolyn Kellogg, book blogger, The Los Angeles Times; Denise Oswald, editorial director, Soft Skull Press; Nicholas Latimer, director of publicity, Knopf, and …