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The Trailblazing Black Librarian Who Rewrote the Rules of Power, Gender and Racial Passing
Belle da Costa Greene, the first director of the Morgan Library, was a Black woman who passed as white in the early 20th ...
In Stephen Graham’s World, Nice Guys Finish First
The British actor, who stars in the new Hulu show “A Thousand Blows,” has built a career playing intimidating bruisers. But ...
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Author who grew up next to south Dublin library launches ‘gripping and skilful’ debut novel
Described by Donal Ryan as “a beautiful and important novel” and by Joseph O’Connor as “a gripping and skilful debut from a hugely talented storyteller”, author Sharon Guard launched Assembling Ailish ...
Tom Robbins, comic author of ‘Even Cowgirls Get the Blues,’ dies at 92
He gained a cult following through novels that married zany, acid-tinged humor with philosophical inquiry and literary zest.
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Novelist Tom Robbins of La Conner dies at 92
Published in 1971, Robbins' debut novel sold little in hardcover despite praise from Graham Greene and Lawrence Ferlinghetti among ... version of "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues." Robbins' other books ...
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‘Even Cowgirls Get the Blues’ author dies at 92
Published in 1971, Robbins' debut novel sold little in hardcover despite praise from Graham Greene and Lawrence Ferlinghetti ...
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Tom Robbins, ‘Even Cowgirls Get the Blues’ author who had ‘crazy wisdom,’ dies at 92
Published in 1971, Robbins' debut novel sold little in hardcover despite praise from Graham Greene and Lawrence Ferlinghetti ...
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Tom Robbins, literary prankster-philosopher, dies at 92
"Your books make me laugh, they make think ... Published in 1971, Robbins' debut novel sold little in hardcover despite ...
Nottingham Post16d
Stephen Graham BBC drama shelved after just one series despite great ratings
A major BBC drama has been shelved after just a single season. The show, starring Stephen Graham, garnered critical acclaim and high viewership when it debuted in 2023, spanning four episodes.