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Washington State Book Awards 2026 Finalists Announced

Of the 41 finalists for the 2026 Washington State Book Awards, more than half—21 titles—hail from Seattle authors, appearing in every single category.

Amelia Frost· Aug 26· 3 min read
3 Reasons Mike Bassett's Debut Novel Stands Out for Coming-of-Age Readers

3 Reasons Mike Bassett's Debut Novel Stands Out for Coming-of-Age Readers

Sponsored by Mike Bassett · Aug 25
Diverse crowd enjoying authors and books at a lively outdoor US book festival, highlighting community and storytelling.

US book festivals celebrate authors and storytelling

Amelia Frost · Apr 23
A dramatic image of Dr. Sara Cohen, bestselling author Freida McFadden, revealing her dual identity as a physician and thriller writer, with symbolic elements representing both professions.

Bestselling Author Freida McFadden Reveals Her True Identity

Amelia Frost · Apr 9
Six diverse book covers, representing the 2026 International Booker Prize shortlist, displayed on an elegant award stage, symbolizing global literary achievement and translated fiction.

2026 International Booker Prize Shortlist Announced, Featuring Six Novels

Amelia Frost · Mar 31
A lively outdoor literary festival with crowds of people, book displays, and author signing booths under a sunny sky.

Morristown Festival of Books Reveals 2026 Award-Winning Author Lineup

Award-winning author Dur e Aziz Amna, recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2022 and winner of multiple literary prizes, is among the more than 85 acclaimed authors slated for the 2026 Morristown Festiv

Amelia Frost· Aug 11· 3 min
A dimly lit study with an open book on a desk, symbolizing the enduring literary legacy of Benjamin Alire Sáenz.

Benjamin Alire Sáenz's literary legacy continues to inspire readers

Benjamin Alire Sáenz, the first Latino and only the second gay writer to win the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, died on July 28 in El Paso, Texas, at age 71, according to The Guardian and elpasomatte

Amelia Frost· Aug 4· 3 min