Kim Thúy’s book “Ru” follows the journey from life in Vietnam to life in Canada - among other things. It proved to be a huge bestseller in its original language of French, and is now available for English readers to share in the author’s experiences. The book has been described as a “song for Vietnam and a love letter to her new homeland of Canada,” and WatchMojo.com was lucky enough to chat with Thúy about the book.
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British novelist Roald Dahl passed away on November 23, 1990 at the age of 74. continue reading...
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Back on this day in 1926, the children’s book “Winnie-the-Pooh,” by A. A. Milne, was first published. continue reading...
Anita Rau Badami is a best-selling author whose books “Tamarind Mem” and “The Hero’s Walk” have charmed readers and critics alike. Her most recent literary effort is “Tell It to the Trees,” a novel involving family and mystery set on the backdrop of northern British Columbia.
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If he were still alive today, Roald Dahl would have celebrated his 95th birthday today. continue reading...
The death of a Canadian businessman in South Africa is the event that sparks the plot of this book, and brings together three women. The book shows their differences, and proves to be an emotional and thought-provoking novel. WatchMojo.com was lucky enough to speak with Ruby-Sachs about her page-turning debut.
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Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle passed away 81 years ago today on July 7th, 1930. continue reading...
Yann Martel, who wrote the prize-winning novel “Life of Pi” turned 48 years old this past Saturday. continue reading...
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Calling all museum-lovers: today, May 18th is International Museum Day! continue reading...
Tackling the dreaded midlife crisis from a male perspective, author David Homel introduces us to Ben Allan, the protagonist of his book, “Midway.” Ben has written an award-winning essay on the topic of the midlife crisis, but with his fiftieth birthday coming up, he can’t help but see his own life reflected in those about whom he has written. WatchMojo was lucky enough to speak with David Homel about his book, and the themes therein.
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