Literary Fiction

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An ornate literary award sits on a pedestal in a grand library, symbolizing the complex relationship between accolades and authorial burden.

What Is the Real Impact of Literary Awards on Publishing?

Helen DeWitt famously declined the $175,000 Windham-Campbell prize, not for lack of recognition, but due to its promotional obligations.

Claire Donovan·May 13, 2026

A solitary book, 'John of John' by Douglas Stuart, sits on a table in a remote Scottish cottage during a storm, symbolizing the novel's themes.

Books

Oprah Winfrey Selects Douglas Stuart's 'John of John' for Book Club

After his debut novel sold over a million copies, Scottish author Douglas Stuart spent six years and 16 weeks researching on remote Scottish islands to craft his latest work, 'John of John'.

Claire Donovan·May 6, 2026