Contemporary & Spoken Word

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1606+ words) This year marks the 50th anniversary of the death of the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, and there are other landmark dates too including the 100th anniversary of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and the 50th anniversary of the final Miss Marple novel,…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (282+ words) NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. poet laureate Robert Pinsky has received a $100,000 lifetime achievement award and poet-children’s author Nikki Grimes has been named the next Young People’s Poet Laureate, the Poetry Foundation announced Wednesday. Pinsky, an acclaimed poet and translator…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (187+ words) Home News Bedford Clanger Literature Book lovers assemble: new ‘Write By the River’ literary festival arrives in Bedford Write By the River literary festival: Friday, 18 – Sunday, 20 September A new literary festival – Write By the River – is set to transform Bedford…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (163+ words) Cushing resident Ellen Goldsmith reads, writes and teaches poetry, all with equal enthusiasm. She will share Are We There Yet?, her first full length collection, on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m., at the Cushing Public Library. This collaborative community event, co-sponsored by…...

5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (282+ words) A literary evening is set to shine a spotlight on the life and legacy of one of Cumbria’s most beloved authors. Verey Books in Pooley Bridge will host Dr Penny Bradshaw, associate professor of literature at the University of Cumbria,…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (629+ words) Almost 20 authors across seven unique genres will be appearing at panels, signings, meet-and-greets and more on Sept. 19 and 20. A stack of books by local authors who will be appearing at the Smiths Falls Literary Festival on display at The Book’s…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (277+ words) Former National Poet of Wales, Gillian Clarke, will headline Cardigan’s Cellar Bards this Friday, offering an evening of poetry from her acclaimed works. Former National Poet of Wales Gillian Clarke is the star guest as Cardigan’s Cellar Bards kicks off…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (19+ words) WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News Word Garden poetry series connects Tallahassee writers...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago   (232+ words) RENOWNED poet, author and creative writing tutor Denise Blake has been announced as the judge of this year’s Allingham Poetry Competition. Literary enthusiasts across Fermanagh and the North West are looking forward to the return of the Allingham Festival, which…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (60+ words) The Times Cheltenham Literature Festival guide: 18 events to book now Here’s what not to miss, including a celebration of Jilly Cooper, a fiery Times debate and the world’s tallest author (Richard Osman, of course) £1 for 3 months Enjoy unlimited access to…...