Hope you’re recovered from Read Across America! Today we remember author Barry Hannah, argue about the best books turned movies, and take a literature quiz just for fun.
Barry Hannah, R.I.P.
- This week the literary community remembers novelist and short-story writer Barry Hannah, who passed away on Monday at the age of 67. Hannah was the author of eight novels and five short-story collections, including his National Book Award-nominated debut, Geronimo Rex. As a creative writing teacher, he worked with students around the country and helped develop the career of fellow Mississippi writer Donna Tartt. Omnivoracious and Jacket Copy have more information about Hannah’s life and work.
- Peter Hedges, author of What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, has a new book out this week, and he chats with ShelfLife about his favorite books turned movies (no, he does not include What’s Eating Gilbert Grape on his list of faves). He mentions classics like To Kill a Mockingbird and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and ShelfLife readers chime in with their own favorites below.
- And for you competitive literary types, the Guardian gives us “A Lenten quiz on hunger in literature.” Test your knowledge of hungry characters and meager rations, from Aesop’s Fables to Lord of the Rings. After the quiz, take a moment to appreciate the grocery store around the corner.
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