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fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago
History

The Not at All Funny Life of Mark Twain

Twain's personal life was marred by gullibility and emotional immaturity despite his literary genius.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Writing

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

Cormac McCarthy had a sexual relationship with a teenager that influenced his writing.
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago
History

The Not at All Funny Life of Mark Twain

Twain's personal life was marred by gullibility and emotional immaturity despite his literary genius.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Writing

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

Cormac McCarthy had a sexual relationship with a teenager that influenced his writing.
more#literary-criticism
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Books

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

The author's reading experiences significantly shaped their understanding of literature and desire to write.
Typography
fromDefector
1 week ago

The Perfect Fascist | Defector

Curzio Malaparte navigated the complexities of Italian fascism, adapting ideologically throughout his life while crafting a self-mythologizing narrative.
Poker
fromCardplayer
1 week ago

Father-Son Writing Duo Secure Rights To Stu Ungar's Life Story

A new project about Stu Ungar's life will be developed by a father-son writing team, promising a detailed narrative of his story.
fromNew York Post
1 week 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

Princess Diana escaped royal life for a night out in drag at a gay bar with Freddie Mercury, an anecdote detailed in a new biography.
#film
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago
Film

Book Excerpt: Gandolfini: Jim, Tony & the Life of a Legend by Jason Bailey | Features | Roger Ebert

Gandolfini's profound impact on film and television was marked by his relentless work ethic and deep understanding of his characters.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago
Writing

The Operatic Drama of "Maria" Misses Its Cue

Pablo Larraín's 'Maria' explores the tension between an artist's passion and the art world's indifference, making it the strongest of his biopic trilogy.
fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago
Film

Book Excerpt: Gandolfini: Jim, Tony & the Life of a Legend by Jason Bailey | Features | Roger Ebert

Gandolfini's profound impact on film and television was marked by his relentless work ethic and deep understanding of his characters.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago
Writing

The Operatic Drama of "Maria" Misses Its Cue

Pablo Larraín's 'Maria' explores the tension between an artist's passion and the art world's indifference, making it the strongest of his biopic trilogy.
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#literature
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.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Books

Didion & Babitz by Lili Anolik review friendship and rivalry in LA

Lili Anolik's dual biography centers on the contrasting literary legacies of Joan Didion and Eve Babitz in 1960s and 1970s California.
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago
Writing

James Joyce, With His Eyesight Failing, Draws a Sketch of Leopold Bloom (1926)

James Joyce struggled with severe eye problems throughout his life, impacting his vision and mental health.
fromKqed
1 month ago
World news

New Books This Week: Yoko, Elphaba, Amanda Knox and Lost Connections

This week's book releases feature diverse genres, including a memoir, a debut novel, and a biography.
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
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Books

Didion & Babitz by Lili Anolik review friendship and rivalry in LA

Lili Anolik's dual biography centers on the contrasting literary legacies of Joan Didion and Eve Babitz in 1960s and 1970s California.
fromOpen Culture
2 weeks ago
Writing

James Joyce, With His Eyesight Failing, Draws a Sketch of Leopold Bloom (1926)

James Joyce struggled with severe eye problems throughout his life, impacting his vision and mental health.
fromKqed
1 month ago
World news

New Books This Week: Yoko, Elphaba, Amanda Knox and Lost Connections

This week's book releases feature diverse genres, including a memoir, a debut novel, and a biography.
more#literature
#memoir
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

I Found an Entire Book That Was Written About ... Me. It Only Got Weirder From There.

Promoting a memoir can be disheartening, especially when it competes with low-quality imitations and misrepresentations of the author's life.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

I Found an Entire Book That Was Written About ... Me. It Only Got Weirder From There.

Promoting a memoir can be disheartening, especially when it competes with low-quality imitations and misrepresentations of the author's life.
more#memoir
#pope-francis
Juventus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Remembering Pope Francis: His life and legacy in images

Jorge Mario Bergoglio's early life and connections reveal his roots and influences leading to his papacy.
Juventus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Remembering Pope Francis: His life and legacy in images

Jorge Mario Bergoglio's early life and connections reveal his roots and influences leading to his papacy.
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#art
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Arts

Book Review: Yoko: The Biography,' by David Sheff

Yoko Ono's biography reveals her humor, artistry, and complex relationship with her late husband John Lennon, highlighting her impact on art and culture.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
NYC music

Yoko by David Sheff review a queasily one-sided defence

Yoko Ono's early performances highlighted audience complicity in art while navigating misogyny and fame.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago
NYC food

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Robert Crumb's life is a complex mix of artistic genius and problematic themes, impacting graphic literature significantly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker review art for art's sake

Eric Tucker was an unassuming laborer who created over 500 exceptional paintings that captured working-class life.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Arts

Book Review: Yoko: The Biography,' by David Sheff

Yoko Ono's biography reveals her humor, artistry, and complex relationship with her late husband John Lennon, highlighting her impact on art and culture.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
NYC music

Yoko by David Sheff review a queasily one-sided defence

Yoko Ono's early performances highlighted audience complicity in art while navigating misogyny and fame.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago
NYC food

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Robert Crumb's life is a complex mix of artistic genius and problematic themes, impacting graphic literature significantly.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

The Secret Painter by Joe Tucker review art for art's sake

Eric Tucker was an unassuming laborer who created over 500 exceptional paintings that captured working-class life.
more#art
#personal-struggles
fromBKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Feb 12: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at 20 years old, transforming his early life struggles into extraordinary boxing success.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
UK news

The lesser-known story of Audrey Hepburn: An adolescence marked by war, terror and broken dreams

Audrey Hepburn's legacy extends beyond her film career, revealing a childhood shaped by personal trauma and resilience during World War II.
fromBKReader
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Feb 12: Brooklyn Black History Maker, Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion in history at 20 years old, transforming his early life struggles into extraordinary boxing success.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
UK news

The lesser-known story of Audrey Hepburn: An adolescence marked by war, terror and broken dreams

Audrey Hepburn's legacy extends beyond her film career, revealing a childhood shaped by personal trauma and resilience during World War II.
more#personal-struggles
#music-history
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Music

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

Yoko Ono may have extended the life of the Beatles and John Lennon rather than causing their breakup.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

The Bangles, One of the Biggest All-Girl Bands, Want to Reclaim Their Legacy

The Bangles blended their unique voices and styles, evolving from a garage band into one of the most successful all-girl groups of the 1980s.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Music

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

Yoko Ono may have extended the life of the Beatles and John Lennon rather than causing their breakup.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

The Bangles, One of the Biggest All-Girl Bands, Want to Reclaim Their Legacy

The Bangles blended their unique voices and styles, evolving from a garage band into one of the most successful all-girl groups of the 1980s.
more#music-history
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
NYC politics

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

Kash Patel's law school background raises questions due to vague references in his biography.
#family
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
Portland food

Thomas Claude Ayers

Thomas Claude Ayers was a skilled wrestler and an outdoor enthusiast whose childhood experiences shaped his lifelong passions.
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
Portland food

Thomas Claude Ayers

Thomas Claude Ayers was a skilled wrestler and an outdoor enthusiast whose childhood experiences shaped his lifelong passions.
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Parenting
fromConsequence
2 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.
fromVulture
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Dave Franco Knows Who He Looks Like

Dave Franco received an overwhelming number of texts after Luigi Mangione's arrest, as people compared him to the alleged murderer.
Music
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Kendrick Lamar's essential career timeline, from rapping as K-Dot in Compton to headlining the Super Bowl

Kendrick Lamar's upbringing in poverty and violence shaped his music, reflecting his experiences while rising to stardom as a critically acclaimed artist.
#fashion
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Bob Dylan As the Original Hipster

A Complete Unknown highlights Bob Dylan's status as a style icon in music, influencing fashion for generations.
fromAnOther
3 months ago
Writing

50 Questions With Carla Sozzani

Carla Sozzani's illustrated biography reveals her profound impact on fashion and arts while showcasing her personal journey through vivid photographs and reflections.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

Bob Dylan As the Original Hipster

A Complete Unknown highlights Bob Dylan's status as a style icon in music, influencing fashion for generations.
fromAnOther
3 months ago
Writing

50 Questions With Carla Sozzani

Carla Sozzani's illustrated biography reveals her profound impact on fashion and arts while showcasing her personal journey through vivid photographs and reflections.
more#fashion
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

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

Jimmy Carter's presidency is gaining new scholarly interest as historians reevaluate his administration and significant post-presidential contributions.
#education
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

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
4 months ago
US news

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.
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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.
fromCTVNews
4 months ago
Books

A new book about Chrystia Freeland just came out. Here's what we learned

Chrystia Freeland's unauthorized biography highlights her political ascent and recent resignation, alongside her potential as a leadership contender within the Liberal Party.
fromPadailypost
4 months ago
Medicine

Richard Ryder Dewey, MD

Richard R. Dewey MD was a dedicated physician known for his commitment to patient care and kindness until his passing in December 2024.
fromMedievalists.net
5 months ago
History

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

This biography makes the life and ideas of Thomas Aquinas accessible to a wider audience.
fromThe New Yorker
5 months ago
Writing

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

The 2008 Kingston coal ash disaster had devastating health effects on cleanup workers misled about safety precautions.
Roger Penrose's work transcends mathematical challenges, aiming to reveal underlying geometric truths in our reality.
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.
Writing
fromKqed
5 months ago

A New Edward Gorey Book Gloriously Demystifies the Enigmatic Artist

The Theatrical Adventures of Edward Gorey offers an intimate look at the enigmatic artist and his theatrical contributions through personal anecdotes.
Carol Verburg's book captures the mysterious and absurd charm of Edward Gorey, revealing his unique personality and life.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Johnny Carson had a dark side when he drank alcohol, went on 'rampage' against first wife: book

Johnny Carson struggled with alcohol, impacting his marriages and relationships, leading to tumultuous behavior and emotional strife.
fromPortlandTribune.com
6 months ago
Portland

M. Keith Evans, Jr.

M. Keith Evans, Jr. lived a rich life filled with family pride and diverse work experiences, deeply connected to his Oregon roots.
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