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The Thread® - Books and Literary News

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Amid sex abuse scandal, Swedish Academy won't award literature Nobel this year

Amid sex abuse scandal, Swedish Academy won't award literature Nobel this year

It would mark the first time since World War II that the body failed to award the prestigious prize. Earlier this month, the Academy's permanent secretary quit over her handling of the allegations.
by Scott Neuman

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Literature Nobel in doubt amid harassment claims

Literature Nobel in doubt amid harassment claims

The Swedish Academy was already reeling from sexual assault allegations against a man close to the group, which has been weighing whether to postpone this year's prize. Now, new claims have surfaced.
by Colin Dwyer

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John McCain makes an appeal for civility and humility

John McCain makes an appeal for civility and humility

The Arizona senator and former prisoner of war, dealing with the effects of brain cancer, writes in a forthcoming book about what contributes to toxicity in U.S. politics, predating the Trump era.

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Questlove aims to save your brain: 'Creativity might be in jeopardy'

Questlove aims to save your brain: 'Creativity might be in jeopardy'

The Roots bandleader and Renaissance man has a new book called "Creative Quest," in which he advises readers on how to consider creativity, how to pursue it and how to channel it.
by Audie Cornish and Melissa Gray

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