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‘I’ve dealt with anti-hillbilly bigotry all my life’: Barbara Kingsolver on JD Vance, the real Appalachia and why Demon Copperhead was such a hit

As the Pulitzer-winning author’s little-known first book is published in the UK, she discusses the roots of division in the US, her wild childhood, and putting the story straight about where she’s from

The Guardian - UK

'Demon Copperhead' author Barbara Kingsolver to receive National Book Award for lifetime achievement

The National Book Foundation has awarded Barbara Kingsolver a medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters (DCAL), which has previously been given to Toni Morrison, Philip Roth and Joan Didion among others

The Independent UK

Thomas Keneally: ‘When I met Barbara Kingsolver I burst into geriatric tears’

The Australian author on wise words from his mother, being blurbed by Graham Greene, and why it’s best to read Dostoyevsky when you’re 80

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You know that book everyone raves about? Just give in and read it!

There’s no virtue in avoiding something simply because it’s popular. And yes, it has taken me a year to tackle the latest Barbara Kingsolver, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK

Kentucky RB Ray Davis Has Always Been Able to Adapt

The Wildcats’ star rusher spent much of his childhood alone, fending for himself. Now he’s exploding against ranked teams, with his eyes on the NFL.

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American reworking of Dickens classic wins world’s oldest literary prize

Barbara Kingsolver was named as one of the two winners of the James Tait Black Prize for her book Demon Copperhead, which reworks David Copperfield.

The Independent UK

Barbara Kingsolver: I’m mad the Women’s Prize for Fiction is still needed

The US author, 68, said that books by women were still not ‘discussed or reviewed’ in the same way as their male counterparts.

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Female novelists don’t need their own prizes. Let’s abolish them

Barbara Kingsolver and others are no longer oppressed – they dominate book sales

The Guardian - UK

Just because men are in the minority in fiction, it doesn’t mean we should scrap the Women’s Prize

Barbara Kingsolver took home the prestigious award this week for her novel ‘Demon Copperhead’. With women accounting for nearly 80 per cent of book sales across the UK and North America, hasn’t the Women’s Prize already served its purpose? Yes, writes Claire Allfree... but there’s more to it

The Independent UK

Barbara Kingsolver: ‘Rural people are so angry they want to blow up the system’

The first author to win the Women’s prize for fiction twice on how Charles Dickens – and rage about the opioid crisis - helped her write ‘the great Appalachian novel’

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Prize winner Barbara Kingsolver on creating ’empathy’ for the opioid crisis

The writer took home the top prize for her Charles Dickens-inspired novel Demon Copperhead. By Prudence Wade.

The Independent UK

US author on second Women’s Prize for Fiction win: Lightning has struck twice

Barbara Kingsolver said she is happy that her readers will follow her ‘wherever I go in a literary way’ following her historic win.

The Independent UK

Barbara Kingsolver becomes first author to win the Women’s prize for fiction twice

Kingsolver’s ‘Demon Copperhead’ won by unanimous decision

The Independent UK

US novelist Barbara Kingsolver wins Women’s Prize for Fiction for second time

Two-time winning American novelist hailed for her epic work

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Barbara Kingsolver wins Women’s Prize for Fiction for second time

The American author previously won in 2010 with The Lacuna.

The Guardian - UK

Barbara Kingsolver wins the Women’s prize for fiction for second time

Winning for Demon Copperhead, a ‘deeply powerful’, US-set Dickens update, the American novelist becomes the first writer to win the contest for a second time

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Barbara Kingsolver's 'Demon Copperhead' and the enduring devastation of the opioid crisis

Barbara Kingsolver’s literary honors range from the National Book Prize of South Africa to the PEN/Faulkner Award.

The Independent UK

Two class-conscious novels named as winners of 2023 Pulitzer Prize for fiction

Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead and Hernan Diaz’s Trust, were both awarded the prestigious literary prize on Monday.

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The Independent UK

Barbara Kingsolver, Hernan Diaz share fiction Pulitzer Prize

The Pulitzer Prize for fiction was awarded Monday to two class-conscious novels: “Demon Copperhead,” Barbara Kingsolver’s modern recasting of the Dickens classic “David Copperfield,” and Hernan Diaz’s “Trust,” an innovative narrative of wealth and deceit set in 1920s New York

The Guardian - UK

What we’re reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in April

Authors, critics and Guardian readers discuss the titles they have read over the last month. Join the conversation in the comments

Evening Standard

Women’s Prize for Fiction 2023: the novelists and their books in the running

From stories about the US opioid crisis, to novels set in 16th century Italy, this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist has something for everyone

The Independent UK

Kingsolver, O'Farrell among Women's Prize fiction finalists

An Appalachian update on Charles Dickens and a tale told by a dolphin are among six finalists for the prestigious Women’s Prize for Fiction

The Guardian - UK

Three debut novels compete among Women’s prize for fiction shortlist

First-time novelists are joined by two former winners on the diverse list, as the six ‘ambitious and hard-hitting’ contenders are revealed

The Independent UK

Women’s Prize for Fiction shortlist recognises works by older debut novelists

Priscilla Morris, whose book tackles the Siege of Sarajevo, is the youngest at 49.

The Guardian - UK

Stormzy and Tracey Emin join Hay festival 2023 lineup

The UK’s best-known literary festival has a new CEO and promises ‘11 days of different’ as it unveils its full lineup featuring Richard Osman, Dua Lipa, Margaret Atwood and more

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