As a kid, you dream about meeting a great novelist. You imagine them as kind, noble, wise, omniscient. When I met James McBride, I felt like I’d had coffee with a hysterically funny 21st century ...

McBride, 66, said in a statement that he was wished his mother were alive to hear of his prize. He then joked, “Does it mean I can use the Library? If so, I’m double thrilled.” ...

Library of Congress awards prize for American fiction to James McBride by: HILLEL ITALIE, Associated Press Posted: Jul 11, 2024 / 09:01 AM EDT Updated: Jul 11, 2024 / 09:01 AM EDT ...