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"Unlike biographies or memoirs, these stories take inspiration from real-life events and people. Some are meticulously researched to provide a believable, though fictional, account, while others merely borrow details from real events to weave an im..."

"The Carol Shields Prize for Fiction is the first major English-language literary prize to celebrate creativity and excellence in fiction by women and non-binary writers in Canada and the United States. The shortlist will be announced April 21st. T..."

"March 14 is Pi(e) Day and what better way to celebrate than with a freshly baked dessert. Find a collection of our favourite pie cookbooks compiled by VPL's reading specialists below."

"Created for someone who is primarily looking for speculative fiction in translation, written by women. They have previously enjoyed "The Cure for Drowning," "The Salt Grows Heavy," "Lapvona," and "You Drive the P..."

"Originally known as the Orange Prize for Fiction and more recently as The Bailey's Prize for Fiction, this award was created as a response to the male dominated literary prizes. Speaking on this year's longlist, chair Julia Gillard says: "A..."