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OH. This is insane!
Thank you!
Representing some of the most exciting new work from around the world today, the shortlisted writers for the 2023 Queen Mary New Writing Prize are:
Fiction (judged by Leila Aboulela):
@andreagissdal
@sharikanair_k
@EveNewstead
Dushi Rasiah
Shere Ross
The fun thing about writing is how these completely unhinged characters show up and make themselves at home on the page, while you, their gracious host, actually had something else in mind entirely.
In this 2023 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize shortlisted fiction piece by Andrea Gissdal, the narrator's obsession with the harmful and toxic effects of mobile phones is depicted through her husband's infidelity.
wasafiri.org/content/virgin-…
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In this 2023 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize shortlisted fiction piece by Andrea Gissdal, the narrator's obsession with the harmful and toxic effects of mobile phones is depicted through her husband's infidelity.
wasafiri.org/content/virgin-…
It is not a war though, is it?
How long the Gaza war goes on depends largely on Joe Biden. He continues to reject calls for a ceasefire. But his administration has concerns about Israel's long-term strategy, many voters are unhappy with his policy, and so are America's Arab partners. economist.com/middle-east-an…
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Irish PM Varadkar on Gaza: "To me, it amounts to collective punishment. Cutting off power, cutting off fuel supplies and water supplies, that's not the way a respectable democratic state should conduct itself."
Puts him at odds with most Western leaders.rte.ie/news/primetime/2023/1…
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"As Gaza loses power, hospitals lose power, putting newborns in incubators and elderly patients on oxygen at risk…Without electricity, hospitals risk turning into morgues."
The words of the International Red Cross.
The siege of Gaza is murder. It is a war crime.
So maybe anthropomorphising animals is "wrong" but look at this tiny little giant puppy wuppy baby who just wants to have a cuddle and a chat about why the dog next door is such a meanie
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Posting “wow super problematic” under everybody’s Halloween costume and then responding “I will not do the labor of educating you” when they ask for an explanation.
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Do yourself a favor and read this book. If you’ve already read it, read it again.
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Representing some of the most exciting new work from around the world today, the shortlisted writers for the 2023 Queen Mary New Writing Prize are:
Fiction (judged by Leila Aboulela):
@andreagissdal
@sharikanair_k
@EveNewstead
Dushi Rasiah
Shere Ross
Andrea Gissdal retweeted
Celebrating new writers, our international Prize in 2023 received entries from a remarkable 68 countries – 84% of the world.This shortlist was characterised by the judges as 'packed with bold and exciting voices', and 'rich with potential'.
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100% team If I Survive You here
‘Together these works showcase the breadth of what world literature can do, while gesturing at the unease of our moment.’
We are delighted to reveal the #BookerPrize2023 shortlist. Huge congratulations to all six authors.
Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/bp2023
One of the most insane parts of his defence here, and there are many insane parts, is that he 'he felt no desire for her'.
Oh right, that's ok then?
theguardian.com/football/vid…
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One week to go until the #BookerPrize2023 longlist is announced.
Join us at 9am BST on Tuesday, August 1 to find out which books have been longlisted 📚️
I am an indoorsy book reading woman in Dubai with zero fireplaces.
Saving this for my Ted talk about targeting.
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If I had the finances of Siobhan Roy, I would not wear what she wears. It is distracting how awful her clothes are
#Succession