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Novel On Islam's Prophet Finds New Publisher
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:40:00 -0400
Independent publisher Beaufort Books agrees to publish The Jewel of Medina after Random House backs out. Random House had feared Sherry Jones' historical novel about the Prophet Mohammed and his wife, Aisha, could be offensive to Muslims.
Bacardi Biography Details The 'Fight For Cuba'
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:03:00 -0400
Tom Gjelten's new book, Bacardi and the Long Fight For Cuba, threads the history of the family-owned Bacardi Rum Co. together with that of the nation in which it was founded.
Arrr! The Oxymoron That Is Radio Cartooning
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:07:00 -0400
Most think of cartooning as something best reserved for the print medium. Well, if Mo Willems has his way, he's going to draw for the radio — with your help, of course.
Whodunits Pack Literary Punch
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:40:00 -0400
Two new novels take on the same theme: murder. Donald Pfarrer's A Common Ordinary Murder is at once both harrowing and exultant. John Darnton's Black & White and Dead All Over is for those who like a little satire with their blood.
'Book Of Lies' Examines Superman's Story
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:06:00 -0400
Brad Meltzer's new novel threads together the biblical story of Cain and Abel with the actual details of Superman creator Jerry Siegel's life.
Poking Fun At The 'Stuff White People Like'
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:12:00 -0400
In a new book based on his popular blog, Christian Lander tracks the trends and tendencies of white people, from fair-trade organic coffee to vintage T-shirts.

 

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Danny Yee's Book Reviews: The Mahabharata, The Ramayana - A review of Narayan's English translations of the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, the great Sanskrit epics.
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India's Prolific Storyteller Dies - New York Times obituary, with an overview of his works.

Krishnan's Journey in The English Teacher - Essay on the character Krishnan by Ian Mackean with additional commentary by S. N. Radhika Lakshmi.
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Life and Works of R. K. Narayan - Article by Pallavi Srivastava traces the personal influences in Narayan's work. (2001)
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Memorable books by R.K. Narayan - An appreciation of Malgudi Days, My Days: A Memoir, The Guide, and Narayan's retelling of the Ramayana.

404 My America by R. K. Narayan - Article compares life in America with life in India. (October 1985)

N. Ram Remembers His Good Friend, R. K. Narayan - N. Ram, one of India's leading journalists, recalls his friendship with R. K. Narayan. Included are links to other articles.
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New York Review of Books: The Great Narayan - A narrative of R. K. Narayan's life and works by Pankaj Mishra. (February 22, 2001)
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Outlook India: R. K. Narayan - Review of The Indian Epics Retold, with links to other Outlook India articles about Narayan.

The Guide by R. K. Narayan - Notes by Paul Brians for students reading Narayan's The Guide. Includes links to Indian traditions and mythology.

The Man-Eater of Malgudi - Western Michigan University review discusses postcolonial issues in India: industrialism, caste, and preserving traditions. Bibliography, links, and teaching guidelines.