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“The Woman in the Garage” – An Essay by the Author of Woman at 1,000 Degrees

In the internationally bestselling and award-winning Woman at 1,000 Degrees, which has been published in fourteen languages, noted Icelandic novelist Hallgrímur Helgason has created a true literary original. In this essay, he explains how he came upon the story — and the fascinating woman — behind it. . . . Being a novelist is aContinue reading

The Beach at Galle Road: B&N Discover

With the civil war in Sri Lanka still resounding in recent news, Joanna Luloff’s The Beach at Galle Road resonates even louder. The interconnecting stories illustrate how experience can link people together, even as the country around them is being torn apart. The book has been recently named as a Barnes & Noble Discover Great NewContinue reading

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