“The sneering tone that was levelled towards commercial fiction during The Books We Really Read was deeply counterproductive to the night’s aims of actually encouraging people to read novels.”
Tag: 04.18.11
Protester Destroy “Piss Christ” Photo In French Gallery
“Just after 11am on Sunday, four people in sunglasses entered the gallery where the exhibition was being held. One took a hammer from his sock and threatened security staff. A guard restrained one man but the remaining members of the group managed to smash an acrylic screen and slash the photograph with what police believe was a screwdriver or ice pick.”
How Arab Literature Has Transformed In 10 Years
“The Facebook generation has broken down barriers and internationalised cultural reference points. Arab literature is less parochial. In some ways this has reflected the Arab diaspora, and Arab familiarity with Europe and America, through residence, study or visits.”