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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The new work by Isabel Allende: 'The Magic Word. A Written Life', on sale April 9

Isabel Allende's new book, 'The Magic Word. A Written Life', will be released on April 9, offering insights into her writing process and personal journey.

Feb 27 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students of a municipal school become book authors: 'It was a surprise,' says child

Students from a municipal school in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, have experienced the joy of becoming authors through a project that inspired them to write and publish their own books.

Feb 26 • 10:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sonsoles Ónega talks about her new novel: "They made me doubt myself and this book is the confirmation that nothing was a lie"

Sonsoles Ónega discusses her new novel, reflecting on her journey of self-discovery and confirmation through her writing process.

Feb 25 • 12:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Camila Sosa Villada: "As a child, I kept my parents' lovers, the blows at night, and the violence of alcohol to myself"

Argentinian writer and actress Camila Sosa Villada discusses her latest book and the complexities of truth in her writing during a Zoom interview from Córdoba while connecting with audiences in Madrid.

Feb 24 • 23:07 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

It was 1932 and Einstein was writing with Freud about how to prevent another war. Their thoughts are relevant today (excerpt from the book)

The correspondence between Einstein and Freud explores the timeless question of how to prevent war, reflecting on the failures of international institutions and human nature.

Feb 24 • 14:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Marcos Giralt Torrente, Umbral Award: "I wouldn't dedicate a novel to heartbreak. I prefer love"

Marcos Giralt Torrente, honored with the Francisco Umbral Award, expressed his preference for writing about love rather than heartbreak during a discussion about his book 'Los ilusionistas.'

Feb 23 • 19:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Historians Fusi and García Cárcel defend themselves against the accusation of writing a book through AI: 'I don't even know how Artificial Intelligence works'

Historians Juan Pablo Fusi and Ricardo García Cárcel respond to criticism suggesting their new book potentially relied on AI due to its numerous typographical errors.

Feb 23 • 10:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Eligijus Masiulis Reveals About the Book Written in Prison: 'I Held onto Those Stories'

Former Lithuanian politician Eligijus Masiulis discusses his motivations for writing a book during his time in prison, focusing on political customs and power dynamics.

Feb 21 • 09:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

When Poet Kim Hye-soon, the 'Poet of Death', Speaks about 'The Ethics of the Writer'

Kim Hye-soon discusses the complexities of writing and the responsibilities of authors towards trauma survivors in her new book 'Ventriloquism in the Air.'

Feb 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

At the Vilnius Book Fair - Danguolė Kandrotienė's children's detective 'Ghost School'

Danguolė Kandrotienė discusses her inspiration for writing a children's detective book set in a school for ghosts at the Vilnius Book Fair.

Feb 19 • 17:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A History We Are Writing: The International Book Fair in Damascus Closes After 11 Days of Intellectual Activity

The International Book Fair in Damascus concluded its 11-day run with a focus on cultural revitalization in the region.

Feb 17 • 11:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When Hariharan recorded an album in Lahore, he said - two months...

Renowned Indian singer Hariharan shares his musical journey and the writing process behind a book about his ghazals during the Literature Aaj Tak 2026 event.

Feb 15 • 12:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Inside Rob Beckett's life as comedian 'steps back' from limelight for author wife

Comedian Rob Beckett discusses stepping back from his career to support his wife Louise as she embarks on her own writing journey.

Feb 14 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Marisha Rasi-Koskinen Presents a Book at Vilnius Book Fair, an Idea She Carried for 10 Years

Marisha Rasi-Koskinen will present her long-developed book at the Vilnius Book Fair, showcasing her unique writing style and connection with youth.

Feb 13 • 12:54 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Gallimard suspends the publication of Jack Lang's book on François Mitterrand

Gallimard has postponed the publication of Jack Lang's book on François Mitterrand due to the author's unfinished writing amidst personal controversies.

Feb 13 • 10:54 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"The letters of Pedro Friedeberg are an ode to writing": Déborah Holtz

Deborah Holtz discusses the importance of Pedro Friedeberg's letters, which showcase his artistic discipline and affection for literature, to be featured in an upcoming book.

Feb 13 • 08:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Book, Paper, and Pen in the Digital Age: The Conference at the Ministry of Education

A conference titled "Book, Paper, and Pen in the Digital Age" was held at Italy's Ministry of Education, discussing the importance of traditional reading and writing in the era of artificial intelligence.

Feb 11 • 14:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Book that Changed My Life | Johanna Roos and 'Sterne'

Johanna Roos discusses how Margit Lõhmus' collection 'Sterne' has significantly impacted her life and writing.

Feb 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A black plastic bag lay at the door. The discovery revealed a pale lifeless hand.

Norwegian crime writer Jørn Lier Horst has released the 18th book in the William Wisting series titled 'The Last Case.'

Feb 7 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Yasmina Reza: "The place of the writer is to have no judgment. Writing is a perpetual questioning"

Yasmina Reza's new book 'Casos reales' explores the French judicial system through literary chronicles of judges, prosecutors, and lawyers.

Feb 7 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Núria Cadenes: 'The novel demands a music from me. I am the crazy one who reads aloud'

Núria Cadenes expressed her emotional connection to her work during a book club discussion about her novel 'Qui salva una vida', emphasizing her practice of reading her writing aloud to find its rhythm and melody.

Feb 6 • 16:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The novelist Don Winslow reappears and defines Trump as "a schoolyard bully"

Don Winslow, a prominent contemporary noir novelist, returns with a new book after a hiatus to campaign against Trump, calling him a 'schoolyard bully.'

Feb 4 • 11:01 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Arturo González-Campos: 'Compared to what appears in the newspapers, I am an exemplary citizen'

Arturo González-Campos, a versatile writer and humorist, reflects on his public perception and releases a new book titled 'Cinema with More Things.'

Jan 14 • 01:20 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

How John Kennedy, a G.O.P. Senator, Became a Best-Selling Book Author

John Kennedy, a Republican Senator, has achieved success as a best-selling author, showcasing his experiences and insights in his writings.

Jan 13 • 20:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Tomáš Hudák: The story of the book 'Amerikáni' I carried inside me for a long time and had to tell it, otherwise I would not have peace

Tomáš Hudák, a stand-up comedian and screenwriter, discusses his bestselling debut novel 'Amerikáni', sharing insights on his sources, historical realities, and writing intentions.

Jan 9 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Skin, ink, and power: the day the book stopped being a roll

The article discusses the historical significance of parchment as a writing medium that revolutionized the way books were created, moving beyond the limitations of scrolls.

Jan 6 • 04:54 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Feminist Book under Authoritarianism: When the World Looked at Three Marias

In 1973, under Portugal's dictatorship, women globally rallied for the release of three authors facing trial for writing about patriarchal oppression.

Jan 4 • 17:26 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Love as a Political Force: "We Need Islands of Love"

Daniel Schreiber believes that love can combat political polarization, discussing hardness, enemy images, and writing workshops in his new book.

Dec 31 • 11:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

A Roma child raising their hand in class caused such surprise that I realized it was their first time

The author discusses a notable moment in a classroom involving a Roma child and reflects on her views as a children's book writer.

Dec 30 • 12:00 UTC

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