Eva Stachniak’s beautiful novel “The Winter Palace” follows the rise of one of history’s strongest women: Catherine the Great. However, this story is told through the eyes of a servant girl. It’s a fascinating story of power, seduction and more, and WatchMojo.com was lucky enough to speak with the author about her book, and about Catherine the Great herself.
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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...
Back on this day in 1969, the educational children’s show known as “Sesame Street” made its television debut. 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...
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If he were still alive today, Roald Dahl would have celebrated his 95th birthday today. continue reading...
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Scottish writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle passed away 81 years ago today on July 7th, 1930. continue reading...
She has been hailed by many as a very talented writer, and her first novel “Certainty” won a slew of awards and was translated into several languages. Madeleine Thien is back with “Dogs at the Perimeter,” which contrasts present-day Canada with the history of Cambodia. All this is set against a missing-person mystery that chronicles how deeply lives can be intertwined. WatchMojo was lucky enough to speak with Thien about her second book.
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Calling all museum-lovers: today, May 18th is International Museum Day! continue reading...
In her book, “Bride of New France,” author Suzanne Desrochers blends history and fiction to tell the tale of Laure Beausejour and les filles du roi. The story takes place during an important period in the history of Canada, when Laure is taken from her home in Paris and sent to New France to marry and produce children. While her story is fiction, the themes of the book are historically accurate. WatchMojo.com was lucky enough to speak with Desrochers about her book, “Bride of New France,” and to learn more about les filles du roi.
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