Frederick Forsyth, the acclaimed author of The Day of The Jackal, has passed away at the age of 86 after a brief illness. His legacy includes numerous best-selling books, with The Day of The Jackal inspiring a film and a series featuring Eddie Redmayne. Forsyth's rich life history as a former RAF pilot, journalist, and successful novelist has left an indelible mark on the literary world.
Indian author Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi won the International Booker Prize for fiction for their collection of 12 short stories chronicling the everyday lives and struggles of women in southern India. The stories were originally written in Kannada and were praised for their socio-political richness and focus on women's lives, reproductive rights, faith, caste, power, and oppression.
Kinky Friedman, a satirical musician, author, and former politician, has passed away at the age of 79. He was known for his unique approach to country music, writing detective novels, and his colorful personality.
NPR discusses the recent controversies surrounding the resignations of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA with author Amy Argetsinger.
Author Amor Towles discusses his new short story collection Table for Two and how it continues the story of Eve from his novella Rules of Civility.
Laurent de Brunhoff, author of the 'Babar' book series, has passed away at the age of 98. The series, which has sold millions of copies worldwide, follows the adventures of an elephant-king named Babar. De Brunhoff's work faced criticism for its portrayal of colonial themes.