Elizabeth McCracken is the author of eight books, including the National Book Award finalist, “The Giant’s House.” She’s been on the faculty at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop and holds the James A.

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Jason Blum and Ann Patchett are receiving a big honor! On Tuesday, Dec. 2, PEN America announced that the film producer, 56, and novelist, 62, will be honored at its 2026 Literary Gala. Blum, the ...

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NEW YORK (AP) — Oscar-nominated producer Jason Blum is now getting some recognition from the literary world. PEN America will honor him at its fundraising gala next spring with the Business Visionary ...