Readers of literary fiction sometimes have to do a little homework. The “grace” is worth it
In perhaps the first of the great famine novels, The Black Prophet of 1846 by…
The Memphis Literary Arts Festival takes place June 15-16
The inaugural Memphis Literary Arts Festival will draw fiction and cuisine writers, poets and essayists…
American literary fiction giant Philip Roth dies at 85
Philip Roth, a colossus of American fiction whose novels and stories like “Goodbye, Columbus”, “The…
It’s an all-female literary arts lineup for Seattle Arts & Readings in 2018-19, and other literary news
Seattle Arts & Lectures’ Literary Arts Series at Benaroya Hall will, for the first time,…
Why is the spirit of experimentation absent from the literary arts?
At Phonica: One, Sue Rainsford dunked the pages she read and the notebooks she kept…
I believe in the future of literary fiction: Markus Dohle, CEO of Penguin Random House
“Let me mention three major trends in publishing. First, a significant shift in sales towards…
In the North Korean Literary Fiction Factory
With colorful rhetoric on idiots and nuclear buttons, North Korean propaganda is attracting worldwide attention.…
Women write the great successes of literary fiction. So where are their prices? | Stephanie Merritt
OAt first glance, the revelation that women writers dominated Britain’s literary bestseller lists in 2017…
Why readers are turning away from literary fiction
Literary fiction is in great difficulty. This has long been suspected by those writing it,…
Notable books by local authors in 2017 | Literary Arts | Pittsburgh
Photo courtesy of Brooke Wyatt Jenny Johnson Some notable releases from 2017 by…
The bookseller – News – The ACE report on literary fiction “a wake-up call”
Arts Council England’s report on the crisis in literary fiction should serve as a “wake-up…
Is Literary Fiction in Trouble? Readers and Authors Respond | fiction
Arts Council England has sounded the alarm bells for literary fiction with a report revealing…
Literary fiction is in crisis. New chapter in author funding must begin | Claire Armitstead
FFinally, it’s official: literary fiction is in crisis, and writers across the country are burning…
11 Perfect Memories For Literary Fiction Lovers Who Want To Try Something New
The world of literature is vast and almost endless, and readers sometimes need a little…
Why serious literary fiction like Ishiguro’s is vital at times like these | Alice O’Keeffe
It is always fun to observe the interaction between the media and a writer who…
The Search for Serious Literary Fiction for Republicans
The shelves of American bookstores do not accurately represent the inner life of their customers.…
Dear correspondence book: I am looking for a satirical, semi-fantastic and unusual literary fiction
Dear book of matches,I have read “The Norton Anthology of Short Fiction” for the past…
Lillian Ross, a pioneer of literary journalism, has died aged ninety-nine
Lillian Ross came of age at a time when it was rude to ask a…
Thinking of writing literary fiction?
Dark. The weather has never been so good.By James McWilliamsJames Patterson at the Aol Build…
Seven books of Jewish literary fiction to read this year
Fans of Jewish literary fiction have a lot to look forward to in the coming…
The Pittsburgh Stories of Canonical Novelist Willa Cather | Literary Arts | Pittsburgh
Click to enlarge There are as many literary works set in Pittsburgh…
Is earning a living writing books literary fiction?
Rumor has it that there are only 12 writers in Ireland who can make a…
Bouger Freud: literary fiction is the best therapy | Books
ohOne of my maxims as a professor of literature at the university was: “A great…
Readers of Literary Fiction Better Understand Other People’s Emotions, Study Finds | fiction
Literary fiction by Salman Rushdie, Harper Lee and Toni Morrison helps improve readers’ understanding of…
What is literary fiction? – India time
When I leave a book with the feeling of having lived the story myself; when…
Unlike sex and violence, childbirth is rarely described in literary fiction.
Are there still taboo subjects in the literature? Graphic violence and sex in all its…
Selection of the best literary fiction books May 2016 | Books | Entertainment
Catherine Banner’s House by the Night (Hutchinson, £ 12.99)This is a delicious start for adults…
Best literary fiction reads for Easter 2016 | Books | Entertainment
Freya: A Novel by Anthony Quinn Jonathan Cape, £14.99 On VE Day, Freya returns to…
Where do you draw the line between commercial fiction and literary fiction?
They are therefore odious, “commercial” and “literary” categories. Handcuffs forged by the spirit. But they…
7 literary fiction series to reread in 2016
Lists are one of the Internet’s great gifts to mankind. From to-do lists to top…
What is literary journalism, and why did Sean Penn fail to do it?
On Saturday night (UST), Rolling Stone posted an interview (the first in decades) with Joaquín…
Year in Review: Notable Literary Novels and Documentaries from North Carolina
What does it even mean to read local? That’s the question I’ve faced when thinking…
Gifts That Celebrate Rochester’s Literary Arts
If you’re looking for holiday gifts that celebrate both Rochester and the literary arts, you…
4 things to look forward to in the new Literary Arts section
My writing career started many years ago when I was growing up.In fourth grade, I…
‘The Discreet Hero’ turns extortion, arson, adultery and mysticism into literary fiction
Make a list of crises, twists and disasters that lead The quiet hero, the assured…
The best of literary fiction March 2015 | Books | Entertainment
A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale (Tinder Press, £16.99)A break from his usual vibrant…
How genre fiction became more important than literary fiction
Writers Kazuo Ishiguro and Ursula K. Le Guin have a very old-fashioned debate on the…
Miranda July’s ‘The First Bad Man’ breaks the mold of literary fiction
“It’s the most disturbing book you’ve ever read,” said a friend of mine when placing…
Horrifying Plot in ‘The Grand Hotel’ Turns into Literary Fiction
The Grand Hotel by bestselling author Scott Kenemore is a mind-bending thriller full of fascination…
Kate Mosse: My talent is storytelling, not literary fiction | Kate Moss
For the millennium, the electronic revolution, plus the credit crunch, has sponsored all sorts of…
The genre debate: ‘literary fiction’ is just smart marketing | fiction
“Genre fiction” is a nasty expression – when did genre become an adjective? But I…
The Genre Debate: Science Fiction Goes Beyond Literary Fiction | science fiction books
As a writer of science fiction and fantasy, and on behalf of all the variants…
Reading literary fiction can make you less racist
(Photo: Thinglass/Shutterstock)The benefits of reading literary fiction are many, from making us more comfortable with…
Literary fiction has a problem with happy endings | Books
Speaking just after winning the Guardian’s First Book Award, Donal Ryan was unsure if he…
Reviews | Does literary fiction teach empathy?
For the editor:“For Better Social Skills, Scientists Recommend a Bit of Chekhov” (front page, October…
Reading literary fiction improves empathy, study finds | fiction
Have you ever felt that reading a good book makes you more able to connect…
Reading literary fiction makes you a nicer person
By Colin Barras Original ideas(Image: Rita Scaglia/Picturetank) Read any good books lately? If so, friends…
Literary fiction can boost mental reading skills
Reading a piece of fiction could improve one’s “mind-reading” skills, suggests a new study which…
Want to read other people’s thoughts? Try reading literary fiction: Shots
Would spending time with Anton Chekov, famous for his subtle and flawed characters, make you…
Discovering a Novel: Reading Literary Fiction Improves Empathy
What is the importance of reading fiction in the socialization of schoolchildren? Researchers at The…
Reading literary fiction makes you a better person — Quartz
If your reading material consists only of Chick Lit and Amazon bestsellers, you’re probably not…
Want to understand others? Read literary fiction
Greg Toppo | USA TODAYIf you want to understand how the people around you are…
Reading literary fiction improves ‘mind-reading’ skills – ScienceDaily
Heated debates over the quantifiable value of the arts and literature are a common feature…
Jesus spends a moment in literary fiction | Books
IIf you haven’t read Colm Tóibín’s The Testament of Mary, you might know it as…
Literary arts: Discarded books become art in the classroom of UW’s summer youth programs
Arts and shows | Education | Learning | UW and the community July 24, 2013…
“Most contemporary literary fiction is terrible”
In a recent article on Review Review, Dan Chaon writes about the need for young…
The Field of Literary Fiction – The Washington Post
In his vaguely reasoned review, “Kingsolver’s eco-novel charts unique territory” [Style, Oct. 31], post-fiction editor…
On the Rules of Literary Fiction for Men and Women
But some of the most acclaimed female novelists wrote shamelessly and authoritatively about women. And…
Best Literary Fiction of 2009: The Soul of Cromwell, a Chilean Labyrinth and a Small Town in Ireland | The Independent
“For everything there is a season.” True, for the most part, but even Bible prophecy…