Olga V. Mack is a Fellow at CodeX and a Generative AI Editor at law.MIT, dedicated to legal innovation.
Olga V. Mack is an award-winning general counsel, operations professional, startup advisor, public speaker, adjunct professor, and author of multiple books on legal and technology topics. [ more ]
Olga V. Mack is a prominent figure in the legal innovation field, dedicated to shaping the future of law through technology.
She has authored multiple books on topics such as corporate governance, smart contracts, and blockchain, reflecting her expertise in legal technology. [ more ]
Barbara Kingsolver, writer: You buy a book to take a break, not to be taught a lesson'
Barbara Kingsolver transitioned from a potential career as a pianist to become a renowned author with 17 published works, including The Poisonwood Bible and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. [ more ]
Joyce Carol Oates has three publishers for her different types of works: fiction, poetry, and experimental. She is also actively involved in The Ontario Review literary quarterly.
Ms. Oates is described as shy, striking-looking, and highly intelligent, with a dedicated focus on perfecting her writing and storytelling craft. [ more ]
Author Andrew Maraniss Latest Work is for Every Generation of Hoops Fans
Basketball has iconic moments like Michael Jordan's shot, but also untold stories like Perry Wallace's. Author Andrew Maraniss sheds light on overlooked narratives in the sports world. [ more ]
Rebecca Rego Barry on Mystery Author Carolyn Wells and the Erasure of Women in Literary History
Carolyn Wells was a prolific and successful author during the Gilded Age, with 180 books and 82 detective novels, yet she is not widely remembered today. [ more ]
Sophie Kinsella, Shopaholic' Author, Says She Has Brain Cancer
Sophie Kinsella revealed she has been undergoing treatment for glioblastoma, highlighting her strength and determination in the face of a serious illness. [ more ]
Barbara Megson was a dedicated educator and historian committed to providing education opportunities to all, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Her book 'Children in Distress' was a significant and enduring contribution to policy on disadvantaged children and used as a teaching resource in universities. [ more ]
Why the Bee Gees were like the Bronte Sisters and more from Bob Stanley's new book
The Bee Gees' early songs are emotional and wrenching, offering a stark contrast to their disco hits like 'You Should Be Dancing'.
Author Bob Stanley explores the evolution of The Bee Gees' music from psychedelic pop to funk, highlighting their ability to absorb and recreate various music styles. [ more ]
Dany Laferrière is a Haitian-Canadian author known for his autobiographical works.
Laferrière's books are interconnected and draw from his own experiences, including his exile from Haiti and his journey to bury his father's ashes. [ more ]
Edward Jay Epstein, Author and Stubborn Skeptic, Dies at 88
Edward Jay Epstein, an author known for his research on controversial topics, has died at 88.
Epstein wrote more than two dozen books that challenged conventional wisdom and raised questions about government conspiracies and corporate dereliction. [ more ]
Richard Osman among authors missing royalties amid ongoing cyber-attack on British Library
Richard Osman's 'The Thursday Murder Club' and Matt Haig's 'The Midnight Library' were the most borrowed library books in the UK last year.
PLR payments, which authors receive each time their book is borrowed from a library, will not be paid this year due to a cyber-attack on the British Library. [ more ]
The 2024 books lineup has a diverse range of offerings, including memoirs, novels, and nonfiction books.
Some anticipated releases include RuPaul's memoir, a posthumous novel from Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and books from authors such as Tana French and Kevin Kwan. [ more ]
The Atlas Six unexpectedly went viral, gaining a large following on social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok.
Olivie Blake, the author behind The Atlas Six, got her start writing fan fiction, which she believes provided invaluable experience for her writing career. [ more ]