Marilynne Robinson

U.S. Author Homes Beats Mantel for Women’s Fiction Prize

U.S. writer A.M. Homes won the Women’s Prize for Fiction for “May We Be Forgiven” last night, beating the favorite Hilary Mantel and four other novelists.

John le Carre Withdraws From Man Booker International Prize

John le Carre withdrew from the 60,000 pound ($96,250) Man Booker International Prize, saying he doesn’t compete for literary awards.

Dutch Author Gerbrand Bakker Wins EU100,000 Irish Book Contest

Dutch author Gerbrand Bakker won the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award , overcoming competition from Zoe Heller and Marilynne Robinson for the prize of 100,000 euros ($124,000).

Mantel, Smith on Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist

Zadie Smith and Barbara Kingsolver, both past winners, join Hilary Mantel as finalists in the Women’s Prize for Fiction.

Miller’s ‘Achilles’ Wins $46,600 Orange Fiction Prize

Madeline Miller has won the Orange Prize for Fiction for “The Song of Achilles,” a novel set during the Trojan War which casts the Homeric hero’s relationship with his friend Patroclus as a love story.

Obreht’s ‘Tiger’s Wife’ Wins Orange Fiction Prize, $49,000

Tea Obreht won the Orange Prize for Fiction , receiving 30,000 pounds ($49,000) and a bronze statuette called “the Bessie” after overcoming competition from Emma Donoghue and four other novelists in the U.K. literary award for women.

‘Room,’ Tale of Woman in Dungeon, Becomes Orange Prize Finalist

Emma Donoghue’s “Room” was tapped as one of six finalists in the Orange Prize for Fiction , whose winner takes home 30,000 pounds ($48,900) and a bronze statuette called “the Bessie.”

Patchett, Miller on Orange Prize for Fiction Shortlist

One-time winner Ann Patchett and debut novelist Madeline Miller are finalists in the Orange Prize for Fiction, whose winner takes home 30,000 pounds ($47,850) and a bronze statuette called “the Bessie.”

Philip Roth Wins Man Booker International Prize, $97,600

American novelist Philip Roth won the Man Booker International Prize , defeating 12 other finalists for the literary award of 60,000 pounds ($97,600).

Kingsolver Wins 30,000-Pound Orange Prize for Fiction (Update1)

Barbara Kingsolver won the Orange Prize for Fiction , receiving 30,000 pounds ($43,700) and a bronze statuette after overcoming competition from Hilary Mantel and four other novelists in the U.K. literary award for women.

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Henry James

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Yen Weakens Against Dollar Before Fed Meeting; Aussie Declines

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