Clippings from the Blogosphere

• The Orange Prize for Fiction is awarded to the woman who, in the opinion of the judges, has written the best, eligible full-length novel in English. The Orange Prize for Fiction 2009 long list has been announced.

• Washington Post's review of Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult.

• The Man Booker International Prize recognizes one writer for their achievement in fiction. The 2009 contenders have been announced.