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Film
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

Liza Doc Is a Fabulous Profile of the Star - San Francisco Bay Times

The documentary explores Liza Minnelli's life through personal stories, influential figures, and candid moments, showcasing her journey as a performer.
Film
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

Liza Doc Is a Fabulous Profile of the Star - San Francisco Bay Times

The documentary explores Liza Minnelli's life through personal stories, influential figures, and candid moments, showcasing her journey as a performer.
Paris food
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

How to Look at Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin's legacy fluctuates between romanticized hero and controversial figure, reflecting more on public perception than on his actual life.
#political-history
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
SF politics

In 'The Party's Interests Come First,' Joseph Torigian tries to understand Xi Jinping through his father

fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago
SF politics

In 'The Party's Interests Come First,' Joseph Torigian tries to understand Xi Jinping through his father

#freddie-mercury
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
London politics

Princess Diana's trip to gay bar with Freddie Mercury resurfaces as new book details late royal's night out in drag

London music
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Freddie Mercury's Alleged Secret Child Revealed in New Biography

Freddie Mercury's alleged daughter claims she has proof of their relationship through diaries he entrusted to her.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
London politics

Princess Diana's trip to gay bar with Freddie Mercury resurfaces as new book details late royal's night out in drag

#mark-twain
Humor
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

6 new books this week showcase top talent: Ocean Vuong, Ron Chernow and Dave Barry

Mark Twain's early career was filled with diverse but failed pursuits before becoming a celebrated novelist.
Books
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Inside the mind of Mark Twain: Obsessive author and arrogant genius

Twain's complexity extended beyond humor; he sought revenge on critics through 'Huckleberry Finn' but was restrained by his wife.
Humor
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

6 new books this week showcase top talent: Ocean Vuong, Ron Chernow and Dave Barry

Mark Twain's early career was filled with diverse but failed pursuits before becoming a celebrated novelist.
Books
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Inside the mind of Mark Twain: Obsessive author and arrogant genius

Twain's complexity extended beyond humor; he sought revenge on critics through 'Huckleberry Finn' but was restrained by his wife.
#documentary
#music
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Russell Watson looks back: My success felt like a wave that kept rolling. Until it didn't'

Russell Watson reflects on his journey from a humble childhood to becoming a bestselling classical crossover artist, cherishing music's role in his life.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Russell Watson looks back: My success felt like a wave that kept rolling. Until it didn't'

Russell Watson reflects on his journey from a humble childhood to becoming a bestselling classical crossover artist, cherishing music's role in his life.
London music
fromPitchfork
2 weeks ago

Yusuf / Cat Stevens to Publish Memoir Cat on the Road to Findout

Yusuf/Cat Stevens' autobiography details his journey from musician to humanitarian, emphasizing spirituality, personal experiences, and his conversion to Islam.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Margaret Drabble: Our family had a passion for Georgette Heyer'

My earliest reading memory being taught to read by my father using a primer called The Radiant Way inspired my love for literature and writing.
Books
#literature
Books
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Book Review: I Dream of Joni,' by Henry Alford; Song So Wild and Blue,' by Paul Lisicky

Joni Mitchell's music inspires new explorations of her life through engaging narratives rather than traditional biography in two recent books.
Social justice
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Chesnutt's commitment to racial representation shaped his literary legacy, contrasting with ideas of his contemporaries.
Sebo advocates for expanding moral consideration to include non-human entities with welfare needs.
Writing
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

How a surprising Shakespeare discovery was found in a letter used as scrap paper

A newly discovered letter suggests Shakespeare lived with his family in London, altering perceptions of his life and relationships.
Books
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Book Review: I Dream of Joni,' by Henry Alford; Song So Wild and Blue,' by Paul Lisicky

Joni Mitchell's music inspires new explorations of her life through engaging narratives rather than traditional biography in two recent books.
Social justice
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Chesnutt's commitment to racial representation shaped his literary legacy, contrasting with ideas of his contemporaries.
Sebo advocates for expanding moral consideration to include non-human entities with welfare needs.
Writing
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

How a surprising Shakespeare discovery was found in a letter used as scrap paper

A newly discovered letter suggests Shakespeare lived with his family in London, altering perceptions of his life and relationships.
#memoir
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Bill Gates reflects on his youth, beginnings of Microsoft, in new memoir

Bill Gates reflects on his past in his new autobiography, acknowledging both regrets and formative experiences that shaped his character.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Bill Gates reflects on his youth, beginnings of Microsoft, in new memoir

Bill Gates reflects on his past in his new autobiography, acknowledging both regrets and formative experiences that shaped his character.
#pope-francis
Juventus
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Timeline of the Life of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, felt a calling to become a priest at 16 after a profound experience at a church.
Juventus
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

A Timeline of the Life of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, felt a calling to become a priest at 16 after a profound experience at a church.
#art
fromIndependent
1 month ago

The wartime journalist who rose from the Dublin slums to hobnob with world leaders and win a bet with Lloyd George

Dr Emile J Dillon, War Writer, Dead" was the main headline on a New York Times article published on June 10, 1933. "Former Correspondent of the London Telegraph: Noted as Scholarly Journalist," a secondary headline recorded. An obituary in the Irish Independent described Dillon as 'a famous figure' who had once been 'the best-informed man in Europe.'
World news
#personal-struggles
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Yoko Ono didn't break up the Beatles, she kept the band together - and Lennon from falling apart: book

"There's a version of the Beatles story in which there'd be no 'Let It Be' or 'Abbey Road' without Yoko. During the writing and recording of those albums, John had a foot out the door."
Music
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Curious Case Of Kash Patel's Law School Education - Above the Law

Kash Patel, recently confirmed as FBI director, has a notable resume but his law school background raises eyebrows due to its vague geographic reference.
NYC politics
#family
World news
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Anne Frank's legacy is complex and often distorted by her father Otto's role in preserving her memory.
Neil Shubin's exploration of polar regions intertwines scientific research with personal anecdotes from his expeditions.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Julian Casanova, historian: The good things Franco did were done by democracies without torture or death sentences'

History must be understood through deep investigation, free from notions of good and evil.
Parenting
fromConsequence
3 months ago

The Notorious B.I.G.'s Mother Voletta Wallace Dead at 78

Voletta Wallace, mother of The Notorious B.I.G., has died at 78 from natural causes, leaving behind a lasting legacy connected to her son's memory.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A Voyage Around the Queen by Craig Brown audiobook review juicy insights

Craig Brown's biography presents a unique and entertaining portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, focusing on public perception rather than her personal life.
fromVulture
4 months ago

Dave Franco Knows Who He Looks Like

I have never received more texts in my life about anything. Anyone who has my phone number has reached out about it.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Books to Read About Jimmy Carter's Life, Presidency and Reputation

In recent years, historians have increasingly explored Jimmy Carter's presidency and post-presidential work, contrasting his administration's troubles with his later impactful achievements.
Digital life
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

A Timeline of Jimmy Carter's Life

James Earl Carter Jr.'s life journey illustrates the significant impact of early experiences and education in shaping future leaders.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Bob Dylan As the Original Hipster

Dylan's influence on style is undeniable, as he predated and possibly inspired many trends, including workwear and boot-cut jeans, showcasing his role as a fashion innovator.
Digital life
Miscellaneous
fromVulture
1 year ago

Why Can't Music Biopics Be Good?

Music biopics are formulaic, often romanticizing fame while ignoring the impact of drugs and exploitation.
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago

New Medieval Books: A Brief Life of Thomas Aquinas - Medievalists.net

This biography of the 13th-century theologian, penned by one of the foremost experts on Aquinas, offers deep insight into his life and legacy. It sets itself apart through the author's impressive expertise and its approachable, informal writing style, making Aquinas's life and ideas accessible to a wider audience.
History
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

In "Valley So Low", Jared Sullivan details how workers who cleaned up the 2008 Kingston coal ash spill were misled about safety, leading to severe health crises.
Writing
Writing
fromNature
5 months ago

The contentious genius who made black holes real

Roger Penrose's life illustrates the complex interplay between genius and personal sacrifice, revealing both intellectual triumphs and emotional costs.
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

He Bungled the Literary Scoop of the Year. Now He's Ready to Explain Himself.

Britt insists in the story that she doesn't feel like a victim, a sentiment echoed in Vanity Fair's headline: 'I Loved Him. He Was My Safety.'
Writing
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