Dorothy Parker and the Art of the Literary Takedown
Dorothy Parker's humor masks a deep-seated struggle with alcohol, reflecting her complex relationship with literature and the pressures of writing.
Karla's Choice: A John le Carre Novel by Nick Harkaway review the Circus is back in town
John le Carre's literary legacy continues to thrive with new publications, emphasizing his impact on the spy genre and complex storytelling.
Book Club Picks for September 2024
The highlighted books depict complex characters navigating personal and societal challenges, with themes of identity, relationship dynamics, and socio-political issues.
What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in October
New novel 'Missing Person: Alice' by Simon Mason is highly praised for its elegant narrative about an investigator's quest.
Collections of California musings, fictional travels + local eats dominate our fall reading list.
The article highlights notable literary publications, including a travel guide exploring literary journeys and a collection celebrating California's rich cultural heritage.
God forbid that a dog should die': when Goodreads reviews go bad
Goodreads users faced a dramatic incident involving fake reviews by an author.
The significance of Goodreads in the literary world is perplexing.
Dorothy Parker and the Art of the Literary Takedown
Dorothy Parker's humor masks a deep-seated struggle with alcohol, reflecting her complex relationship with literature and the pressures of writing.
Karla's Choice: A John le Carre Novel by Nick Harkaway review the Circus is back in town
John le Carre's literary legacy continues to thrive with new publications, emphasizing his impact on the spy genre and complex storytelling.
Book Club Picks for September 2024
The highlighted books depict complex characters navigating personal and societal challenges, with themes of identity, relationship dynamics, and socio-political issues.
What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in October
New novel 'Missing Person: Alice' by Simon Mason is highly praised for its elegant narrative about an investigator's quest.
Collections of California musings, fictional travels + local eats dominate our fall reading list.
The article highlights notable literary publications, including a travel guide exploring literary journeys and a collection celebrating California's rich cultural heritage.
God forbid that a dog should die': when Goodreads reviews go bad
Goodreads users faced a dramatic incident involving fake reviews by an author.
The significance of Goodreads in the literary world is perplexing.
30 New Books Critics Think You Should Read Right Now
Thirty NBCC finalists make a great reading list
Books explore identity, family history, resilience
Top of Your Stack 1.25.24 - San Francisco Bay Times
Joan Gelfand's book Outside Voices tells the story of her journey as an artist and explores themes of identity, sexuality, and spirituality.
Ashley Herring Blake's book Iris Kelly Doesn't Date follows the romance writer Iris as she navigates her feelings and relationships after a one-night-stand.
30 New Books Critics Think You Should Read Right Now
Thirty NBCC finalists make a great reading list
Books explore identity, family history, resilience
Top of Your Stack 1.25.24 - San Francisco Bay Times
Joan Gelfand's book Outside Voices tells the story of her journey as an artist and explores themes of identity, sexuality, and spirituality.
Ashley Herring Blake's book Iris Kelly Doesn't Date follows the romance writer Iris as she navigates her feelings and relationships after a one-night-stand.
She Was the Most Feared Woman in Publishing. What Happened?
Kakutani wielded immense influence as a book critic for The New York Times without the presence of modern book review platforms like Goodreads and BookTok.
She approached book reviewing as a consumer guide, providing honest evaluations and not hesitating to give both positive and scathing reviews.