- The Nobel Prize in Literature goes to Mo Yan. Have you read any of his work? I'm intrigued by the notion of "hallucinatory realism." (via NPR).
- The National Book Award finalists have been revealed! Congrats to two of my all-time favorite authors, Dave Eggers and Junot Diaz!! (via Publishers Weekly) Also, check out the coverage over at The Millions (they've got excerpts!)
- Newsflash: Democrats are three times more likely to have read Jonathan Franzen novels. In related news, fire is hot. Check out this fun infographic over at Book Riot.
- Precious Moments Grey. Absolutely. "Names of Nail Polishes My 74-year-old Grandma Barb Would Just Love" over at McSweeney's Internet Tendency.
- I just read this part in Joseph Anton! Salman Rushdie Meets Super Mario over at The Millions
