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		<title>The Wainwright Golden Beer Prize: Celebrating Excellence in Nature Writing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In the world of literature, numerous awards celebrate the written word, but few do so with the distinct focus and reverence for nature as The Wainwright Golden Beer Prize. Established in 2014, this prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievements in books &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/2017/6/2/the-wainwright-golden-beer-prize">The Wainwright Golden Beer Prize: Celebrating Excellence in Nature Writing</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the world of literature, numerous awards celebrate the written word, but few do so with the distinct focus and reverence for nature as The Wainwright Golden Beer Prize. Established in 2014, this prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievements in books &hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/2017/6/2/the-wainwright-golden-beer-prize">The Wainwright Golden Beer Prize: Celebrating Excellence in Nature Writing</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Edgar Allan Poe Competition Terms and Conditions</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:35:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Edgar Allan Poe Competition is an exciting opportunity for writers and Poe enthusiasts to showcase their talent and creativity. To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the competition’s terms and &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/edgar-allen-poe-competition-tcs">Edgar Allan Poe Competition Terms and Conditions</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Edgar Allan Poe Competition is an exciting opportunity for writers and Poe enthusiasts to showcase their talent and creativity. To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the competition’s terms and &hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/edgar-allen-poe-competition-tcs">Edgar Allan Poe Competition Terms and Conditions</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>BLUEMOOSE BOOKS</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:32:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Gallows Pole</h2>
<p><strong>By Benjamin Myers</strong> David Hartley gathers a group of weavers and land workers from his secluded moorland home to start a criminal venture that threatens to collapse the economy, marking the biggest fraud in British history.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SO </h2>
<p>&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/bluemoose">BLUEMOOSE BOOKS</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><strong>By Benjamin Myers</strong> David Hartley gathers a group of weavers and land workers from his secluded moorland home to start a criminal venture that threatens to collapse the economy, marking the biggest fraud in British history.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SO </h2>&hellip;<p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/bluemoose">BLUEMOOSE BOOKS</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Win a Ravenous Bundle of Poe Goodies</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:28:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Attention all Edgar Allan Poe enthusiasts! Here’s your chance to win an exclusive bundle filled with incredible Poe-themed goodies. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of his work or new to his tales of mystery and macabre, this bundle is sure &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/win-poe-competition">Win a Ravenous Bundle of Poe Goodies</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Attention all Edgar Allan Poe enthusiasts! Here’s your chance to win an exclusive bundle filled with incredible Poe-themed goodies. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of his work or new to his tales of mystery and macabre, this bundle is sure &hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/win-poe-competition">Win a Ravenous Bundle of Poe Goodies</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>MEET AUTHOR STEPHEN GRAHAM JONES @SGJ72</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 06:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tell us about your latest book</h2>
<p><strong>Mapping the Interior</strong><br />Mapping the Interior is a horror novella. Couple kids and a mom trying to make it, but the dead dad won’t let them be.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">First memory of reading horror</h2>
<p>Whitley Strieber’s &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/horror-lounge-author-stephen-graham-jones">MEET AUTHOR STEPHEN GRAHAM JONES @SGJ72</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><strong>Mapping the Interior</strong><br />Mapping the Interior is a horror novella. Couple kids and a mom trying to make it, but the dead dad won’t let them be.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">First memory of reading horror</h2>



<p>Whitley Strieber’s &hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/horror-lounge-author-stephen-graham-jones">MEET AUTHOR STEPHEN GRAHAM JONES @SGJ72</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>Meet Eric Scott Fischl @eric_fischl #Horrorlounge</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 20:03:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Eric Scott Fischl</h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tell us about your latest book</h3>
<p>My latest book is “The Trials of Solomon Parker”, which is a loosely related follow-up to “Dr. Potter’s Medicine Show” … which is much more horrifying: the story of a traveling &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/horror-lounge-author-eric-scott-fischl">Meet Eric Scott Fischl @eric_fischl #Horrorlounge</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tell us about your latest book</h3>



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		<title>MEET AUTHOR AMELIA MANGAN @AMELIAMANGAN #HORRORLOUNGE</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:55:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Tell Us About Your Latest Book</h2>
<p><strong>Release</strong> is a Midwestern Gothic tale of madness, murder, and matricide. It follows Stanley Fitzgerald, who was institutionalized for killing his mother and later befriended by Marina Gardner, a fellow inmate. Upon his release, &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/horror-lounge-author-amelia-mangan">MEET AUTHOR AMELIA MANGAN @AMELIAMANGAN #HORRORLOUNGE</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p><strong>Release</strong> is a Midwestern Gothic tale of madness, murder, and matricide. It follows Stanley Fitzgerald, who was institutionalized for killing his mother and later befriended by Marina Gardner, a fellow inmate. Upon his release, &hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/horror-lounge-author-amelia-mangan">MEET AUTHOR AMELIA MANGAN @AMELIAMANGAN #HORRORLOUNGE</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>ENCOUNTERS</title>
		<link>http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/2017/8/10/after-the-fire</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:51:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<h2 class="wp-block-heading">By Janet Smyth</h2>
<p>Fictionalized accounts of true events are a forte of novelists, allowing readers to immerse themselves in historical moments and ponder personal responses. This year&#8217;s program features intriguing books set against recent historical backdrops, providing deeper insights beyond &#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/2017/8/10/after-the-fire">ENCOUNTERS</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></description>
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<p>Fictionalized accounts of true events are a forte of novelists, allowing readers to immerse themselves in historical moments and ponder personal responses. This year&#8217;s program features intriguing books set against recent historical backdrops, providing deeper insights beyond &hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/2017/8/10/after-the-fire">ENCOUNTERS</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
					
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		<title>24 Instagram Accounts for Book-Lovers #Bookstagram</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Looking for bookish inspiration? Check out these gorgeous bookstagram accounts to follow. These 24 Instagram accounts from around the world showcase beautiful books.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Halcyon Days of Summer</h2>
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<li><strong>Books Books Books</strong>: Siobhan, tweeting and goodreading in the UK.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sophia </h2>
<p>&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/2017/5/29/24-instagram-accounts-for-book-lovers">24 Instagram Accounts for Book-Lovers #Bookstagram</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Looking for bookish inspiration? Check out these gorgeous bookstagram accounts to follow. These 24 Instagram accounts from around the world showcase beautiful books.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Halcyon Days of Summer</h2>



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<li><strong>Books Books Books</strong>: Siobhan, tweeting and goodreading in the UK.</li>
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		<title>CRIMEFEST AWARDS &#8211; BEST YA CRIME NOVEL</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:34:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>CrimeFest happens in May every year in Bristol, celebrating crime fiction. This is a new award celebrating young adult crime. The winner, Kid Got Shot by Simon Mason, was announced on May 21st.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE WINNER</h2>
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<li><strong>Kid Got Shot</strong> by Simon </li>
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<p>&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="http://lounge-books.com/award-winners-we-lov/2017/4/26/crimefest-awards-best-ya-crime-novel">CRIMEFEST AWARDS – BEST YA CRIME NOVEL</a> first appeared on <a href="http://lounge-books.com">Lounge Books</a>.</p>]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>CrimeFest happens in May every year in Bristol, celebrating crime fiction. This is a new award celebrating young adult crime. The winner, Kid Got Shot by Simon Mason, was announced on May 21st.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THE WINNER</h2>



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