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Bardo to the Battlefield: The Historical Context Behind Lincoln in the Bardo

Professor Robert Cook considers the historical context to Saunders’ Lincoln and recommends the best Civil War history reads.

An Exclusive Introduction to George Saunders' Viral Lecture Hit, Congratulations, by the way

George Saunders' viral hit, Congratulations, by the way with an exclusive foreword and afterword written exclusively for Waterstones

A Walk in The Fictional Snow: Seven Chilling Winter Tales

Who needs the real thing when you can snuggle up in the warmth with a book and imagine a cool, white winter.

Review of the Year 2014: Part One

Another year is coming to a close, but oh, what a year it's been! In this, the first of three posts, we take a look at the book highlights from 2014, from January to April.

First Folio Prize Winner Announced

George Saunders has won the first Folio Prize for Fiction.

Interview: George Saunders - winner of the Folio Prize 2014

Matthew O'Donoghue speaks to Folio Prize 2014 winner, George Saunders...

Inaugural Folio Prize for Fiction shortlist announced

The all-encompassing fiction prize announces its first shortlist - which sports a distinctly American accent...

Review of the year: April - June

Here's the second part of our look back at the biggest booky events of 2013...

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