Topic: Man Booker International Prize

Chapter & Verse Lydia Davis wins 2013 Man Booker International Prize

Lydia Davis is best-known for her very brief short stories and work as a translator.

Chapter & Verse Chinua Achebe is remembered as the 'father of modern African literature'

'Things Fall Apart' author Chinua Achebe wrote his first book in 1958 and won awards for his work that included the Man Booker International Prize.

Evan Connell dies: Author penned book on Custer's Last Stand

Evan Connell dies: The acclaimed author of 'Son of the Morning Star' wrote over a dozen books. Evan Connell dies having written 'Mrs. Bridge' and 'Mr. Bridge,' about a Kansas City lawyer and his wife.

A slap at Philip Roth – or a dig at American writers?

A Booker International Prize judge quits when the award goes to Philip Roth.

Too Much Happiness

A new collection of nine short stories from a master of the genre.

Man Asian Literary Prize Awarded