Today, the New York Public Library announced the finalists for its Young Lions Fiction Award, which celebrates fiction by “exceptional early-career authors” (read: 35 years old or younger). This year’s judges are Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Raven Leilani, and Alexander Sammartino, who won the award last year. Here are the finalists: Ariel Courage for Bad NatureKyle
Hardcore music may have reached a new level with the Baltimore Orioles upcoming promotional night involving Turnstile, whose breakout keeps getting bigger. What the Baltimore Orioles are Offering Fans We could probably argue all day about whether Turnstile are a hardcore band or not (you’d be wrong if you said they’re not). But there is no
Dave Grohl has recalled the time he accidentally insulted David Bowie, saying that he “backpedalled so fast”. The Foo Fighters frontman appeared as a guest on the latest episode of Nick Grimshaw and chef Angela Hartnett’s food and drink podcast, Dish. At one point in the conversation, Grohl told the hosts about a particular awkward
Connor Tomlinson is already making history after his Love on the Spectrum departure. During an interview with Swooon, Connor explained that he is a massive fan of “weaponry and literature.” On LOTS, he has shared his love for history, specifically British History. From heading to a Renaissance faire on a date to chatting about dire wolves, it’s
Toby Jones as Philip Burton in ‘Mr. Burton’. Photo: Icon Film Distribution. Opening in UK theaters on April 4th is the new biopic ‘Mr. Burton’, which was directed by Marc Evans (‘Hunky Dory’) and focuses on the early life of legendary actor Richard Burton. The film stars Toby Jones (‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’), Lesley Manville
Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle Michael Jackson in the eponymous Michael will assuredly be a talking point among the film’s viewers for months ahead, as the younger Jackson delivers an impressive, spot-on take on the King of Pop, from his look to his mannerisms, smile, dance moves — and yes — his voice. Regarding
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Octavia E. Butler’s Lost Novel, Survivor, is Being Republished Survivor by Octavia E. Butler was originally published in
Accor told investors Thursday that oil-price fallout from the Iran war won’t derail its 2026 profit targets. The market didn’t fully buy it. Shares closed slightly down. “The only, frankly, rate pressure we see is really in the UAE, where rates are clearly down,” said Martine Gerow, chief financial officer. “We’re not seeing that pressure
Welcome to Who What Wear Travels, a series of curated guides to destinations the fashion set loves. Consider this your download on everything from the chicest stays to the most memorable meals to the perfect travel wardrobe, all vetted by stylish locals and well-traveled fashion folks. Of all the places that linger on our travel
TODAY: In 1902, Halldór Laxness is born. The perfect gift guide (for mothers who are writers). | Lit Hub “Possibly the greatest lesson I got from the zine is that writing is about community.” How zines taught Jeff Miller to be a novelist. | Lit Hub Craft Bernd Heinrich on why his life in the
Iron Maiden’s legacy will extend beyond the concert stage and into the ring when wrestler Lizzy Rain, the niece of late Maiden drummer Clive Burr, makes her WWE debut next week. Rain, formerly known as Rayne Leverkusen, will debut next Tuesday (April 28) in WWE’s NXT division, a developmental brand that serves as a training
Dave Grohl has revealed his booze-filled secret to keeping his vocal cords in healthy condition. Foo Fighters are preparing to release their 12th studio album ‘My Favorite Toy’ tomorrow (April 24) via Roswell Records/Columbia Records, and they have previewed it with the singles ‘Asking For A Friend’, ‘Your Favorite Toy’, ‘Caught In The Echo’ and ‘Of All People’. With some big dates confirmed for later in the
What To Know In Chicago Fire Season 14 Episode 18, Violet and Novak are taken hostage while responding to an emergency. Hanako Greensmith and Jocelyn Hudon break down the stressful hour and where it leaves their partnership. You know what they say: The partners that work together to get themselves out of a hostage situation
Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Lost Daughter, The Bride!, Crazy Heart) will be the president of the international jury of the competition at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, running Sept. 2-12. Organizers unveiled the U.S. director, actress, screenwriter and producer as the head of the jury, which will decide the Golden Lion for best film and others awards this year. The decision
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Percival Everett won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for his novel James, a modern masterpiece that retells The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim, the enslaved man who accompanies Huck on
In 2025, international demand papered over a softer U.S. performance by major hotel groups. First quarter 2026 might be the opposite. The major hotel groups will likely report that U.S. hotels had their best quarter in a year. That would be consistent with the first-quarter picture painted by industry-wide CoStar data. Revenue per available room,
I recently asked my mother what she wanted for Mother’s Day. Jokingly (or maybe not?), she said Chanel. FYI, little does she know (and I’m hoping she doesn’t read this) that I purchased the heavenly Chanel Chance hand soap. I have it in my powder room, and she always compliments it, so I thought it
National Library Week is a moment to pause and reflect on what libraries truly are and what they make possible. They are, of course, places of books. But they are also places of access, of memory, of connection, and of discovery. They bridge books, media, community, and culture. They are where people come to connect,
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