Jaya’s newsletter 5 ( 1 Dec 2016)

Since the last newsletter it has been a whirlwind of book releases, literature festivals and fabulous conversations. For instance a lovely evening spent at the
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14th Raymond Crossword Book Award ( 29 November 2016)

( The Crossword literary award has been through many avatars but remains one of the most significant literary prizes to be given in India. For years
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Jaya’s Newsletter 4 (19 November 2016)

Hello! The business of publishing continues to be fascinating. Simon & Schuster India celebrated its 5th year and announced its inaugural list at a wonderful
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Jeffrey Archer author tour in India, November 2016

To launch the final volume of the Clifton Chronicles by the master storyteller, Jeffrey Archer is in India for an author tour. ( The first
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Guest post: Renuka Narayan on “Bolshoi Confidential”

(In 2013 Sergei Filin, Artistic Director, Bolshoi Ballet was attacked with acid. Later Pavel Dmitrichenko, a dancer at the Bolshoi was convicted of organizing the horrific
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On reading melas and more

Reading melas are being organised by the Delhi government in a bid to improve literacy. These are being promoted with ads and radio spots but
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Jaya’s newsletter 3 – 11 November 2016

( Please feel free to write with suggestions and comments: jayabhattacharjirose1 at gmail dot com ) Hello! On 8 September 2016, the demonetization of Rs 500
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Tribute to Gillon Aitken by Patrick French

( This tribute to the legendary literary agent, Gillon Aitken, was posted on 29 October 2016 on Patrick French’s Facebook page. I have reposted the
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Ann Patchett’s “Commonwealth”

Bookseller and award-winning author, Ann Patchett’s seventh novel, Commonwealth is an extraordinarily beautiful ode to daily life in America. It is about an ordinary American family. A
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Jaya’s newsletter – 2

(Thank you for the response to my inaugural newsletter. Please feel free to write: jayabhattacharjirose1 at gmail dot com ) The biggest news in terms
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