The Time Traveler’s Wife Canceled at HBO
HBO has canceled the drama series The Time Traveler’s Wife, based on the novel by Audrey Niffenegger. The series starred Rose Leslie and Theo James and was adapted by Steven Moffatt. “Though HBO will not be moving forward with a second season of The Time Traveler’s Wife, it was our privilege to partner with master storytellers Steven Moffat and [director] David Nutter,” HBO said in a statement. “We are so grateful for their passion, hard work and care for adapting this beloved book. We also thank Theo and Rose, and the rest of our brilliant cast for their heartfelt performances, which completely captivated audiences.”
Jesmyn Ward Wins the 2022 Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction
Two-time National Book Award-winning author Jesmyn Ward has just become the youngest-ever winner of the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction. Ward, author of Salvage the Bones and Sing, Unburied, Sing, is 45. The Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction was established in 2008 as a lifetime achievement award and aims to honor “an American literary writer whose body of work is distinguished not only for its mastery of the art but also for its originality of thought and imagination.” The Award is presented annually by the Librarian of Congress at the National Book Festival. “Jesmyn Ward’s literary vision continues to become more expansive and piercing, addressing urgent questions about racism and social injustice being voiced by Americans,” Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden said in a statement. “Jesmyn’s writing is precise yet magical, and I am pleased to recognize her contributions to literature with this prize.”
Joseph Coelho Chosen as Britain’s New Children’s Laureate
Poet and children’s author Joseph Coelho has been chosen as Britain’s new Children’s Laureate. Coelho was announced as the new laureate at an event today at the Unicorn theatre in London. The author was given his bespoke laureate medal by Cowell. At the ceremony, Coelho performed a new poem titled “The Power of a Poem,” which he wrote to mark the occasion. Coelho will take over the role, a two-year tenure, following How to Train Your Dragon author Cressida Cowell.
July 2022 Horoscopes and Book Recommendations
It’s July! Here’s what book you should read this month, according to your horoscope.