Want new fiction from Hilary Mantel? Visit the Guardian.
In today’s news, discover original (and free!) short stories from prominent authors, catch up on your Stieg Larsson gossip, and join a Jonathan Franzen book club. Enjoy!
- It’s time for the Guardian‘s “Summer short story special,” an online fiction treat that features short stories from Hilary Mantel, David Mitchell, Barbara Trapido, Roddy Doyle, Tea Obreht, and Guardian short story contest winners. The stories are free and waiting for you, so go ahead and read one!
- Move over Eat Pray Love–Stieg Larsson’s The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo is also becoming a big budget American movie. Earlier this week, Daniel Craig (James Bond!) and relative newcomer Rooney Mara signed on to play the leads. Jacket Copy has more on what to expect from the film version of Larsson’s trilogy.
- Jonathan Franzen’s new novel, Freedom, releases August 31st, and there’s a serious risk of being deafened by the buzz before then. But if you really can’t get enough of Franzen, check out the Jonathan Franzen book club on the Rumpus. Hosted by critically acclaimed author Stephen Elliott, the club gives readers a chance to discuss one of the year’s most anticipated books (and interact with Franzen in an online chat). Visit the Rumpus for details on how to join.
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