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US novelist Barbara Kingsolver wins Women’s Prize for Fiction for second time

Two-time winning American novelist hailed for her epic work

Evening Standard

Barbara Kingsolver wins Women’s Prize for Fiction for second time

The American author previously won in 2010 with The Lacuna.

The Independent UK

Barbara Kingsolver wins the Women’s prize for fiction for second time

Winning for Demon Copperhead, a ‘deeply powerful’, US-set Dickens update, the American novelist becomes the first writer to win the contest for a second time

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Barbara Kingsolver's 'Demon Copperhead' and the enduring devastation of the opioid crisis

Barbara Kingsolver’s literary honors range from the National Book Prize of South Africa to the PEN/Faulkner Award.

The Conversation

Two class-conscious novels named as winners of 2023 Pulitzer Prize for fiction

Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead and Hernan Diaz’s Trust, were both awarded the prestigious literary prize on Monday.

The Independent UK

Barbara Kingsolver, Hernan Diaz share fiction Pulitzer Prize

The Pulitzer Prize for fiction was awarded Monday to two class-conscious novels: “Demon Copperhead,” Barbara Kingsolver’s modern recasting of the Dickens classic “David Copperfield,” and Hernan Diaz’s “Trust,” an innovative narrative of wealth and deceit set in 1920s New York

The Independent UK

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in April

Authors, critics and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

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Women’s Prize for Fiction 2023: the novelists and their books in the running

From stories about the US opioid crisis, to novels set in 16th century Italy, this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist has something for everyone

Evening Standard

Kingsolver, O'Farrell among Women's Prize fiction finalists

An Appalachian update on Charles Dickens and a tale told by a dolphin are among six finalists for the prestigious Women’s Prize for Fiction

The Independent UK

Three debut novels compete among Women’s prize for fiction shortlist

First-time novelists are joined by two former winners on the diverse list, as the six ‘ambitious and hard-hitting’ contenders are revealed

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist recognises works by older debut novelists

Priscilla Morris, whose book tackles the Siege of Sarajevo, is the youngest at 49.

The Independent UK

Stormzy and Tracey Emin join Hay festival 2023 lineup

The UK’s best-known literary festival has a new CEO and promises ‘11 days of different’ as it unveils its full lineup featuring Richard Osman, Dua Lipa, Margaret Atwood and more

The Guardian - UK

Louise Minchin says Women’s Prize for Fiction longlist deals with hard truths

The former BBC Breakfast presenter said she feels there is still a ‘huge appetite’ for reading and she is encouraged that her daughter is doing so.

The Independent UK

Maggie O’Farrell and NoViolet Bulawayo make Women’s prize for fiction longlist

Nine debut novels are among the 16 books up for the 2023 award, alongside novels by Natalie Haynes, Sophie Mackintosh and Barbara Kingsolver

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Barbara Kingsolver returns to Appalachia to tackle opioid crisis, in Dickens-inspired novel Demon Copperhead

Barbara Kingsolver, author of The Poisonwood Bible, returned to her home turf of Appalachia to tackle one of its most urgent issues — with a little help from David Copperfield.

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Hundreds of authors give support to striking workers at HarperCollins

Authors such as Barbara Kingsolver and Jacqueline Woodson have pledged not to submit work to HarperCollins until the strike has resolved.

The Guardian - UK

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver review – Dickens updated

This powerful reimagining of David Copperfield follows one boy’s struggle to survive amid America’s opioid crisis

The Independent UK

5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver and Cat Lady by Dawn O’Porter.

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The Guardian - UK

Barbara Kingsolver: ‘Middlemarch is about everything, for every person, at every age’

The novelist on taking lessons from Doris Lessing, being inspired by John Steinbeck and why she can no longer read JD Salinger

Tribune News Service

Review: 'Demon Copperhead,' by Barbara Kingsolver

FICTION: Barbara Kingsolver's latest, and best, re-creates "David Copperfield" in America's Appalachians.

Chicago Sun-Times

Barbara Kingsolver’s ‘Demon Copperhead’ is new Oprah book club pick

Winfrey called Kingsolver’s 560-page novel “the kind of epic you want to read this fall.”

The Independent UK

Barbara Kingsolver's 'Demon Copperhead' is new Oprah pick

Oprah Winfrey’s newest book club choice is Barbara Kingsolver’s “Demon Copperhead,” a modern retelling of Charles Dickens’ “David Copperfield."

The Guardian - UK

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver review – Appalachian saga in the spirit of Dickens

The novelist’s take on David Copperfield is a bold, heartbreakingly evocative tale rooted in America’s opioids crisis

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