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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Percival Everett has won the National Book Award for Fiction for his novel 'James,' marking a significant achievement in his literary career.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Vulture
Percival Everett's latest novel, "James," reimagines Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from enslaved Jim's perspective, challenging assumptions about the kind of books he should write and how his characters, many of whom are Black, should behave. The novel, far darker and more imaginative than anticipated, showcases Everett's ability to continually upset expectations. Through the character of James, Everett explores themes of freedom, bondage, and the power of language, while employing metafictional devices to create a richly imagined world.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
During a concert in Massachusetts, Taylor Swift revealed that she named some of her characters in her songs after Blake Lively's daughters, James, Inez, and Betty.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Professor Robert Kelly, known as the "BBC Dad," celebrated the six-year anniversary of his viral BBC interview, where his two toddlers hilariously crashed his live commentary, by sharing new family photos of his now-grown children, Marion and James. The family rose to internet fame following the incident, with Marion and James even becoming the subjects of an animated cartoon show. The father thanked the internet for the many jokes spurred by the incident and expressed his family's gratitude for the kindness of his followers.