Discovering the World of John Irving Oh boy, let me tell you about John Irving. This guy is a literary legend. He’s written 14 novels, a handful of screenplays, and has won awards left and right. But, let’s start from the beginning. John Irving was born in Exeter, New Hampshire in 1942. He grew up…
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From Calcutta to the World: The Unconventional Journey of Pulitzer Prize Winner Jhumpa Lahiri
Discovering the Literary Mastermind of Jhumpa Lahiri Hey there friend! I am so excited to talk to you about Jhumpa Lahiri! I mean, who doesn’t love a good Pulitzer Prize-winning author, am I right? Jhumpa Lahiri is an Indian-American author and professor who has made a name for herself in the literary world. Born in…
Read moreDiscover the Untold Story of Junot Diaz: The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Who’s Changing the Literary Game!
Junot Diaz: Unveiling the Untold Story Oh boy, let me tell you about Junot Diaz! This dude is a literary powerhouse, a total bad-ass when it comes to writing about the immigrant experience, masculinity, and the Dominican Republic. If you haven’t read his work yet, you’re missing out on one of the most exciting voices…
Read moreJohn Updike: The Man Behind the Literary Legend
The Literary Genius of John Updike John Updike is the epitome of cool. He was a writer, poet, literary critic and cartoonist who left an indelible mark on American literature in the second half of the 20th century. He is best known for his Rabbit series of novels, which follow the life of Harry “Rabbit”…
Read moreColson Whitehead: The Mind Behind Literary Masterpieces
Uncovering Whitehead’s World Hi everyone! I’m so excited to be here talking about one of the most influential authors of the 21st century, Colson Whitehead. For those of you unfamiliar with Whitehead, he is an American novelist, essayist, and journalist. He has written six novels, two books of non-fiction, and one collection of essays. He…
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