Old Post Books https://oldpostbooks.com Old Post Books covers books & literary culture, including Literature, History and Reviews, with clear reporting, context, and practical guides. en-US Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:47:15 GMT Literature Books News Reviews History Art News Where to Start with Toni Morrison: A Reading Order for Newcomers https://oldpostbooks.com/literature/where-to-start-with-toni-morrison-3/ https://oldpostbooks.com/literature/where-to-start-with-toni-morrison-3/ Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:56:24 GMT Ruth Kaplan Literature Percival Everett's *James* Wins the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction https://oldpostbooks.com/books-news/percival-everett-james-wins-2025-pulitzer-3/ https://oldpostbooks.com/books-news/percival-everett-james-wins-2025-pulitzer-3/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:56:23 GMT David Morgan Books News How a Pulitzer Prize in Fiction Actually Gets Decided https://oldpostbooks.com/books-news/how-a-pulitzer-in-fiction-gets-decided-3/ 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