A tight-knit community of young-adult writers who belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has yielded smashes like “Twilight.” But religious doctrine can clash with creative freedoms.
Tag: Books and Literature
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Book Review: “Holly,” by Stephen King
His new novel, “Holly,” charges into thorny contemporary debates with a pair of unassuming fiends.
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Isabel Crook, 107, Dies; Her Life in China Spanned a Century of Change
A noted educator and anthropologist, she spent almost her entire life in China, where she was a committed friend of the Communist government.
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Robert McCloskey’s Artwork at Maine Library
Books or beach? In a coastal town, the decision is easy, thanks to artwork by the author of “Blueberries for Sal” and “Make Way for Ducklings.”
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What Can Literature Teach Us About Forgiveness?
American fiction has always grappled with sin, atonement and mercy. In the second installment of an essay series on literature and faith, Ayana Mathis examines what we can learn from forgiveness.