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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago
London music

Life and work of Thomas Hardy to be performed at Stonehenge

Thomas Hardy's deep connection to Stonehenge inspires a unique performance merging his literary work with live music at the iconic site.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago
Parenting

'Kauai Storm,' Tori Eldridge's new mystery, is also a story about Hawaiian culture and family * Oregon ArtsWatch

Eldridge's novel blends mystery with themes of family, culture, and history, rooted in her Hawaiian heritage.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Given up on reading? Elif Shafak on why we still need novels

40% of Britons haven't read a book in the last year, but the appetite for novels persists despite changing attention spans.
fromBig Think
2 days ago
Video games

Tolkien on the importance of fantasy and science fiction

Fantasy literature serves as a legitimate and profound means of exploring complex themes through imaginative worlds that invite deeper engagement.
J.R.R. Tolkien defended fantasy writing as an act of 'sub-creation', allowing readers to explore profound realms beyond mere escapism.
#family-dynamics
Writing
fromAnOther
2 weeks ago

Constance Debre's Intoxicating New Book Argues Against Family and Identity

Constance Debré challenges familial legacies and sentimentality in her autofictional trilogy, revealing a tumultuous upbringing shaped by addiction and loss.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Names by Florence Knapp the verdict on spring's hottest debut

Names have a profound influence on our identity and life choices, as shown by the research on the name-letter effect.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Books

Buddhism and Bjork help me handle fame': novelist Ocean Vuong

Ocean Vuong explores three forms of family: nuclear, chosen, and circumstantial, shaping his narrative in 'The Emperor of Gladness'.
Writing
fromAnOther
2 weeks ago

Constance Debre's Intoxicating New Book Argues Against Family and Identity

Constance Debré challenges familial legacies and sentimentality in her autofictional trilogy, revealing a tumultuous upbringing shaped by addiction and loss.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The Names by Florence Knapp the verdict on spring's hottest debut

Names have a profound influence on our identity and life choices, as shown by the research on the name-letter effect.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
Books

Buddhism and Bjork help me handle fame': novelist Ocean Vuong

Ocean Vuong explores three forms of family: nuclear, chosen, and circumstantial, shaping his narrative in 'The Emperor of Gladness'.
more#family-dynamics
#trivia
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
London politics

What links butterfly, air, French and Glasgow? The Saturday quiz

Thomas Austin introduced rabbits to Australia in 1859, causing ecological and agricultural challenges.
Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian is married to Serena Williams.
The shipping forecast area Plymouth is named after a UK city.
Diamond has the chemical formula C.
Mrs. Dalloway, a character by Virginia Woolf, is celebrated for her love of life and London.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London music

What links Esperanza Spalding and Kim Deal? The Saturday quiz

Perth is the longest direct flight destination from London.
The new year in England previously began on March 25 until 1752.
Indiana Jones has a fear of snakes.
AE Stallings became Oxford professor of poetry after Alice Oswald.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
London politics

What links butterfly, air, French and Glasgow? The Saturday quiz

Thomas Austin introduced rabbits to Australia in 1859, causing ecological and agricultural challenges.
Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian is married to Serena Williams.
The shipping forecast area Plymouth is named after a UK city.
Diamond has the chemical formula C.
Mrs. Dalloway, a character by Virginia Woolf, is celebrated for her love of life and London.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London music

What links Esperanza Spalding and Kim Deal? The Saturday quiz

Perth is the longest direct flight destination from London.
The new year in England previously began on March 25 until 1752.
Indiana Jones has a fear of snakes.
AE Stallings became Oxford professor of poetry after Alice Oswald.
more#trivia
#creativity
fromThe Am Dash
3 days ago
Typography

The Am Dash

The new am dash symbolizes authentic human creativity in writing, distinguishing it from algorithm-generated text.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago
Writing

Oregon Writing Festival: Nurturing the voices of young writers for 40 years * Oregon ArtsWatch

The Oregon Writing Festival fosters creativity among youth through engagement with authors and writing communities.
fromThe Am Dash
3 days ago
Typography

The Am Dash

The new am dash symbolizes authentic human creativity in writing, distinguishing it from algorithm-generated text.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago
Writing

Oregon Writing Festival: Nurturing the voices of young writers for 40 years * Oregon ArtsWatch

The Oregon Writing Festival fosters creativity among youth through engagement with authors and writing communities.
more#creativity
#pulitzer-prize
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Percival Everett's "James" Wins a Pulitzer

Percival Everett's novel "James" reinterprets Jim from "Huckleberry Finn," winning both the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

'James' wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for fiction

Percival Everett wins the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel 'James', a retelling of Huckleberry Finn from Jim's perspective.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago
Books

Pulitzer Prizes 2025: A Guide to the Winning Books and Finalists

The Pulitzer Prize recognized 19 outstanding books across various genres, highlighting exceptional themes and character explorations.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

Percival Everett's "James" Wins a Pulitzer

Percival Everett's novel "James" reinterprets Jim from "Huckleberry Finn," winning both the National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

'James' wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize for fiction

Percival Everett wins the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel 'James', a retelling of Huckleberry Finn from Jim's perspective.
Books
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Pulitzer Prizes 2025: A Guide to the Winning Books and Finalists

The Pulitzer Prize recognized 19 outstanding books across various genres, highlighting exceptional themes and character explorations.
more#pulitzer-prize
fromTasting Table
2 days ago
Boston food

The Unique Connecticut Restaurant That Will Let You Take A Free Book Home - Tasting Table

The Traveler Restaurant uniquely combines dining and literature, offering books to patrons alongside home-cooked meals.
#marriage
London politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Lost Shakespeare letter upends what we know about playwright's life

Recent evidence suggests William Shakespeare's marriage to Anne Hathaway was more positive than believed, challenging previous interpretations of their relationship.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Shakespeare did not leave his wife Anne in Stratford, letter fragment suggests

New evidence suggests Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway lived together in London, contradicting previous beliefs about their marriage.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago
Arts

What It Costs to Get the Life You Want

Mavis Gallant's characters illustrate the struggle for women to attain true freedom and happiness.
Themes of entrapment and longing for better lives pervade Mavis Gallant's stories.
London politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Lost Shakespeare letter upends what we know about playwright's life

Recent evidence suggests William Shakespeare's marriage to Anne Hathaway was more positive than believed, challenging previous interpretations of their relationship.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Shakespeare did not leave his wife Anne in Stratford, letter fragment suggests

New evidence suggests Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway lived together in London, contradicting previous beliefs about their marriage.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago
Arts

What It Costs to Get the Life You Want

Mavis Gallant's characters illustrate the struggle for women to attain true freedom and happiness.
Themes of entrapment and longing for better lives pervade Mavis Gallant's stories.
more#marriage
#motherhood
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Notes to John by Joan Didion review a writer on the couch

Motherhood is defined by continuous loss, as exemplified by Joan Didion's experiences with her daughter Quintana.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago
Parenting

What to Read to Understand Your Mom

Understanding the complexities of the mother-child relationship can provide profound insights into personal and family dynamics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Women

Writer Saba Sams: I wanted it to be sexy and really messy'

Saba Sams achieved literary success at 22, publishing 'Send Nudes' and receiving multiple awards, while balancing motherhood and her writing career.
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago
Portland food

Berkeley writer pens poems on motherhood, wildfires and friendship and loss

Rachel Richardson's poetry collection "Smother" explores themes of motherhood and smoke, challenging traditional poetic expectations with gritty realism.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

What to Read to Understand Your Mom

Understanding the complexities of the mother-child relationship can provide profound insights into personal and family dynamics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Women

Writer Saba Sams: I wanted it to be sexy and really messy'

Saba Sams achieved literary success at 22, publishing 'Send Nudes' and receiving multiple awards, while balancing motherhood and her writing career.
fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago
Portland food

Berkeley writer pens poems on motherhood, wildfires and friendship and loss

Rachel Richardson's poetry collection "Smother" explores themes of motherhood and smoke, challenging traditional poetic expectations with gritty realism.
more#motherhood
#narrative-restraint
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Bonus Daily Cartoon: Root for the Home Team

Mads Horwath has contributed humor and cartoons to The New Yorker since 2019, influencing readers with his unique comedic style.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago
Humor

Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 8th

Sigrid Nunez praises narrative restraint, encouraging readers to appreciate stories where less dramatic action leads to deeper emotional connections.
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago
Humor

Daily Cartoon: Friday, May 9th

Narrative restraint in storytelling can lead to profound reader engagement.
Donald Trump's use of A.I. imagery reflects his authoritarian tendencies.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

Bonus Daily Cartoon: Root for the Home Team

Mads Horwath has contributed humor and cartoons to The New Yorker since 2019, influencing readers with his unique comedic style.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago
Humor

Daily Cartoon: Thursday, May 8th

Sigrid Nunez praises narrative restraint, encouraging readers to appreciate stories where less dramatic action leads to deeper emotional connections.
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago
Humor

Daily Cartoon: Friday, May 9th

Narrative restraint in storytelling can lead to profound reader engagement.
Donald Trump's use of A.I. imagery reflects his authoritarian tendencies.
more#narrative-restraint
#charles-dickens
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago
London food

Charles Dickens Museum celebrates its 100th year

The Charles Dickens Museum celebrates its 100th anniversary with free entry and living descendants sharing insights and readings in Dickens' historic home.
fromianVisits
3 days ago
London food

Free entry to the Charles Dickens Museum to mark its centenary

The Charles Dickens Museum will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a free open day featuring family members representing Dickens.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago
London food

Charles Dickens Museum celebrates its 100th year

The Charles Dickens Museum celebrates its 100th anniversary with free entry and living descendants sharing insights and readings in Dickens' historic home.
fromianVisits
3 days ago
London food

Free entry to the Charles Dickens Museum to mark its centenary

The Charles Dickens Museum will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a free open day featuring family members representing Dickens.
more#charles-dickens
#reading
fromHackernoon
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Books Don't Make You Smarter. They Make You Useful | HackerNoon

Reading can be both enjoyable and frustrating, leading to questions about its long-term value.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Books

Emma Jane Unsworth: I blush when I think of Miranda July's All Fours. I became a changed woman'

Reading has been a lifelong exploration of humor, identity, relationships, and writing, starting from childhood and evolving through various influential authors.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Books

Six Books That Will Make You Want to Touch Grass

Reading outdoors enhances appreciation of both literature and nature.
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Aloud / Out Loud (SF)

The Monthly Author Series called Aloud / Out Loud features authors reading their works every second Saturday, starting May 10th.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Books

Older Men Are Revealing The Mistakes They Wish Someone Had Warned Them About

Reading is essential for personal growth and perspective expansion.
Younger generations should prioritize reading a variety of books.
Engagement with reading can be deeply fulfilling and transformative.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Writing

Dear James: A Riddle About Reading

A sense of completion leads readers to desire the end of a book, allowing for reflection and emotional release.
fromHackernoon
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Books Don't Make You Smarter. They Make You Useful | HackerNoon

Reading can be both enjoyable and frustrating, leading to questions about its long-term value.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Books

Emma Jane Unsworth: I blush when I think of Miranda July's All Fours. I became a changed woman'

Reading has been a lifelong exploration of humor, identity, relationships, and writing, starting from childhood and evolving through various influential authors.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Books

Six Books That Will Make You Want to Touch Grass

Reading outdoors enhances appreciation of both literature and nature.
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Aloud / Out Loud (SF)

The Monthly Author Series called Aloud / Out Loud features authors reading their works every second Saturday, starting May 10th.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Books

Older Men Are Revealing The Mistakes They Wish Someone Had Warned Them About

Reading is essential for personal growth and perspective expansion.
Younger generations should prioritize reading a variety of books.
Engagement with reading can be deeply fulfilling and transformative.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Writing

Dear James: A Riddle About Reading

A sense of completion leads readers to desire the end of a book, allowing for reflection and emotional release.
more#reading
#historical-fiction
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

5 new books to check out this week including Isabel Allende's latest

Isabel Allende releases her seventh novel, blending history and fantasy with strong female protagonists, reaffirming her literary prowess.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago
Arts

A filmmaker in Nazi Germany strikes a deal with the devil in 'The Director'

Daniel Kehlmann's novel explores the complexities of Faustian bargains through the life of filmmaker G.W. Pabst, infused with moral and psychological depth.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

5 new books to check out this week including Isabel Allende's latest

Isabel Allende releases her seventh novel, blending history and fantasy with strong female protagonists, reaffirming her literary prowess.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago
Arts

A filmmaker in Nazi Germany strikes a deal with the devil in 'The Director'

Daniel Kehlmann's novel explores the complexities of Faustian bargains through the life of filmmaker G.W. Pabst, infused with moral and psychological depth.
more#historical-fiction
#young-adult
fromGameSpot
5 days ago
Video games

Great New Sci-Fi Horror Novel Is Inspired By Polybius Arcade Urban Legend

The novel intertwines personal stories with a mystery centered on a dangerous arcade game, reflecting on friendship, obsession, and communal tension.
fromtime.com
4 days ago
NYC parents

The History Behind Judy Blume's Most Controversial Novel,Forever

Judy Blume's novel Forever sparked controversy in 1975 for its sexual content but remains a significant work in YA literature today.
fromGameSpot
5 days ago
Video games

Great New Sci-Fi Horror Novel Is Inspired By Polybius Arcade Urban Legend

The novel intertwines personal stories with a mystery centered on a dangerous arcade game, reflecting on friendship, obsession, and communal tension.
fromtime.com
4 days ago
NYC parents

The History Behind Judy Blume's Most Controversial Novel,Forever

Judy Blume's novel Forever sparked controversy in 1975 for its sexual content but remains a significant work in YA literature today.
more#young-adult
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago
Miami food

We're All Living in a Carl Hiaasen Novel

Carl Hiaasen's life and work embody Florida's eccentricities, blending truth and fiction in unique ways.
#art
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago
Podcast

I Need a Critic: May, 2025, Edition

Art can provide companionship and solace during difficult times.
Cultural recommendations can address a variety of listener dilemmas.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
Women

Tender, Compassionate, Crushing: the Fiction of Shulamith Firestone

Shulamith Firestone's artistic and literary works focus on themes of dehumanization, alienation, and feminist critique.
Podcast
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

I Need a Critic: May, 2025, Edition

Art can provide companionship and solace during difficult times.
Cultural recommendations can address a variety of listener dilemmas.
fromThe Nation
1 week ago
Women

Tender, Compassionate, Crushing: the Fiction of Shulamith Firestone

Shulamith Firestone's artistic and literary works focus on themes of dehumanization, alienation, and feminist critique.
more#art
#poetry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Open, Heaven by Sean Hewitt review an exquisite tale of first love

Sean Hewitt's debut novel 'Open, Heaven' explores themes of love, time, and nostalgia through the journey of its protagonist, James.
fromVulture
6 days ago
Writing

The Romance of Being Unreadable

Ocean Vuong's debut novel explores themes of communication, love, and identity through a series of letters, reflecting on the power and limitations of language.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
NYC music

The Poetry Challenge Day 3: This is a New York poem. Once you learn it, you can take it anywhere.

Edna St. Vincent Millay's 'Recuerdo' encapsulates the dynamism and complexity of New York City's urban experience.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

Poetry Challenge: Memorize Recuerdo' by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Poetry offers a beautiful mental sanctuary amidst daily noise and distractions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Writing

Memory Palace

Memorizing poetry can be enchanting and a comforting practice that enhances one's internal world.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
SF LGBT

Open, Heaven by Sean Hewitt review an exquisite tale of first love

Sean Hewitt's debut novel 'Open, Heaven' explores themes of love, time, and nostalgia through the journey of its protagonist, James.
fromVulture
6 days ago
Writing

The Romance of Being Unreadable

Ocean Vuong's debut novel explores themes of communication, love, and identity through a series of letters, reflecting on the power and limitations of language.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
NYC music

The Poetry Challenge Day 3: This is a New York poem. Once you learn it, you can take it anywhere.

Edna St. Vincent Millay's 'Recuerdo' encapsulates the dynamism and complexity of New York City's urban experience.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

Poetry Challenge: Memorize Recuerdo' by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Poetry offers a beautiful mental sanctuary amidst daily noise and distractions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
Writing

Memory Palace

Memorizing poetry can be enchanting and a comforting practice that enhances one's internal world.
more#poetry
#character-development
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Women

Rumaan Alam and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Female Protagonist

Readers often dismiss novels with unlikable characters, but this can reflect an author's skill in creating complex narratives.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago
Mindfulness

Sigrid Nunez on the Beauty of Narrative Restraint

A meaningful story can thrive without a conventional plot, focusing instead on character experiences.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Women

Rumaan Alam and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Female Protagonist

Readers often dismiss novels with unlikable characters, but this can reflect an author's skill in creating complex narratives.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago
Mindfulness

Sigrid Nunez on the Beauty of Narrative Restraint

A meaningful story can thrive without a conventional plot, focusing instead on character experiences.
more#character-development
#george-orwell
philosophy
fromAeon
2 weeks ago

Why Orwell urged his readers to celebrate the spring, cynics be damned | Aeon Videos

George Orwell celebrates the joys of spring and its accessibility to all, even in difficult environments.
fromOpen Culture
6 days ago
Coffee

George Orwell's Rules for Making the Perfect Cup of Tea: A Short Animation

George Orwell's essay details the 11 essential rules for brewing the perfect cup of tea, emphasizing quality and specific techniques.
philosophy
fromAeon
2 weeks ago

Why Orwell urged his readers to celebrate the spring, cynics be damned | Aeon Videos

George Orwell celebrates the joys of spring and its accessibility to all, even in difficult environments.
fromOpen Culture
6 days ago
Coffee

George Orwell's Rules for Making the Perfect Cup of Tea: A Short Animation

George Orwell's essay details the 11 essential rules for brewing the perfect cup of tea, emphasizing quality and specific techniques.
more#george-orwell
#short-stories
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Writing

This new story collection is marvelous if a bit meandering

Millet's 'Atavists' presents interrelated stories that explore complex themes among a recurring cast, showcasing her sharp prose and storytelling ability.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
5 days ago
SOMA, SF

Ted Chiang in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Ted Chiang revolutionizes science fiction with his imaginative short stories, achieving prestigious awards and cinematic adaptations.
Chiang's unique storytelling reshapes sci-fi conventions, drawing a devoted readership and significant accolades.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Writing

This new story collection is marvelous if a bit meandering

Millet's 'Atavists' presents interrelated stories that explore complex themes among a recurring cast, showcasing her sharp prose and storytelling ability.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
5 days ago
SOMA, SF

Ted Chiang in San Jose | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Ted Chiang revolutionizes science fiction with his imaginative short stories, achieving prestigious awards and cinematic adaptations.
Chiang's unique storytelling reshapes sci-fi conventions, drawing a devoted readership and significant accolades.
more#short-stories
#politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London food

Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica Stanley review a delightfully grounded romance

Consider Yourself Kissed offers a fresh take on the romance genre by intertwining political themes and a charming love story.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago
Austin

Remembering Aaron Azlant, editor of Berkeley Political Review and planner of U.S. military operations

Aaron Azlant was a multifaceted intellectual, passionate about writing, politics, and technology.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London food

Consider Yourself Kissed by Jessica Stanley review a delightfully grounded romance

Consider Yourself Kissed offers a fresh take on the romance genre by intertwining political themes and a charming love story.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago
Austin

Remembering Aaron Azlant, editor of Berkeley Political Review and planner of U.S. military operations

Aaron Azlant was a multifaceted intellectual, passionate about writing, politics, and technology.
more#politics
History
fromMedievalists.net
6 days ago

New Medieval Books: Hiding in Caverns Formed from Old Roots - Medievalists.net

Yu Xuanji's poetry transcends her patriarchal context, showcasing her as a significant figure in Tang Dynasty literature.
This collection offers a dual-language format, enriching readers' understanding of Yu Xuanji's unique life and works.
#isabel-allende
Books
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Isabel Allende on Maternal Grief, Ayahuasca and Dating After 70

Isabel Allende became a celebrated author after overcoming significant personal and political challenges later in life.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
SF parents

The Interview': Isabel Allende Understands How Fear Changes a Society

Isabel Allende's new novel, My Name Is Emilia del Valle, delves into Chile's civil war, focusing on women's resilience amid adversity.
Books
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Isabel Allende on Maternal Grief, Ayahuasca and Dating After 70

Isabel Allende became a celebrated author after overcoming significant personal and political challenges later in life.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
SF parents

The Interview': Isabel Allende Understands How Fear Changes a Society

Isabel Allende's new novel, My Name Is Emilia del Valle, delves into Chile's civil war, focusing on women's resilience amid adversity.
more#isabel-allende
#books
fromBustle
1 week ago
Books

How Audio Porn & Rich Moms Inspired Tinx's Debut Novel

Romance novels are increasingly popular, driving authors like Tinx to explore relatable, fun, and spicy themes for women.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Tens of thousands of people expected to attend first day of annual book festival

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books attracted tens of thousands of attendees to celebrate literature and explore themes of grief with various authors.
fromBustle
1 week ago
Books

Sarah Jessica Parker Reads Up To 10 Hours Per Day

Sarah Jessica Parker is immersing herself in over 200 books as a Booker Prize judge while exploring new authors for SJP Lit.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Travel

Take Your Book Outside

Reading outdoors can be distracting but offers unique sensory experiences that enhance enjoyment.
fromBustle
1 week ago
Books

How Audio Porn & Rich Moms Inspired Tinx's Debut Novel

Romance novels are increasingly popular, driving authors like Tinx to explore relatable, fun, and spicy themes for women.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Tens of thousands of people expected to attend first day of annual book festival

The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books attracted tens of thousands of attendees to celebrate literature and explore themes of grief with various authors.
fromBustle
1 week ago
Books

Sarah Jessica Parker Reads Up To 10 Hours Per Day

Sarah Jessica Parker is immersing herself in over 200 books as a Booker Prize judge while exploring new authors for SJP Lit.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
Travel

Take Your Book Outside

Reading outdoors can be distracting but offers unique sensory experiences that enhance enjoyment.
more#books
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK-wide initiative launched to tackle marginalisation of working-class writers

The UK writing and publishing industry faces a crisis of representation for working-class voices.
The Bee initiative seeks to amplify marginalised working-class stories in literature.
#parenting
Media industry
fromKqed
1 week ago

This Hollywood Memoir Is an Expertly Mixed Cocktail of History and Drama

'The Golden Hour' explores the balance between personal struggles and the corporatization of Hollywood, highlighting lost dreams and fading artistry.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Video games

The fantasy of playing Final Fantasy

The struggle between parenting and escapism reveals how contemporary life complicates our pursuits of fulfillment and narrative.
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago
Food & drink

23 Sweet Baby Girl Names That Will Give You All The Meadow Tea Party Vibes

The article explores whimsical and feminine baby girl names inspired by literature and nature, perfect for a third daughter.
Sweet baby girl names evoke images of tea parties and floral aesthetics.
Media industry
fromKqed
1 week ago

This Hollywood Memoir Is an Expertly Mixed Cocktail of History and Drama

'The Golden Hour' explores the balance between personal struggles and the corporatization of Hollywood, highlighting lost dreams and fading artistry.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Video games

The fantasy of playing Final Fantasy

The struggle between parenting and escapism reveals how contemporary life complicates our pursuits of fulfillment and narrative.
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago
Food & drink

23 Sweet Baby Girl Names That Will Give You All The Meadow Tea Party Vibes

The article explores whimsical and feminine baby girl names inspired by literature and nature, perfect for a third daughter.
Sweet baby girl names evoke images of tea parties and floral aesthetics.
more#parenting
#the-new-yorker
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Books

Yiyun Li Reads William Trevor

Yiyun Li explores the intricate themes of William Trevor's story "The Piano Tuner's Wives" in a discussion with Deborah Treisman.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Upper West Side

Michael Schulman on Lillian Ross's "The Shit-Kickers of Madison Avenue"

Lillian Ross captured teen culture and dynamics in her influential piece "The Shit-Kickers of Madison Avenue" for The New Yorker.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Books

Yiyun Li Reads William Trevor

Yiyun Li explores the intricate themes of William Trevor's story "The Piano Tuner's Wives" in a discussion with Deborah Treisman.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
Upper West Side

Michael Schulman on Lillian Ross's "The Shit-Kickers of Madison Avenue"

Lillian Ross captured teen culture and dynamics in her influential piece "The Shit-Kickers of Madison Avenue" for The New Yorker.
more#the-new-yorker
#fiction
fromwww.newyorker.com
1 week ago
Podcast

Lillian Fishman Reads Travesty

Lillian Fishman adapts her new story, 'Travesty,' from her upcoming novel, showcasing her literary evolution since 'Acts of Service.'
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
Mission District

Author Talk: Jon Hickey with Sasha Vasilyuk

Jon Hickey's debut novel 'Big Chief' delves into power struggles, corruption, and the quest for belonging within the context of tribal politics.
Podcast
fromwww.newyorker.com
1 week ago

Lillian Fishman Reads Travesty

Lillian Fishman adapts her new story, 'Travesty,' from her upcoming novel, showcasing her literary evolution since 'Acts of Service.'
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
Mission District

Author Talk: Jon Hickey with Sasha Vasilyuk

Jon Hickey's debut novel 'Big Chief' delves into power struggles, corruption, and the quest for belonging within the context of tribal politics.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Film

"Wuthering Heights'" Casting Director Shares Four-Word Response To Margot Robbie And Jacob Elordi Backlash

Casting director Kharmel Cochrane defends creative liberties in film adaptation, emphasizing it is an artistic interpretation rather than a strict retelling.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Andrea Long Chu Owns the Libs

Andrea Long Chu challenges essentialist views on gender through her incisive literary criticism.
Left-wing politics
#jane-gardam
Books
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Jane Gardam, British novelist with a mordant wit, dies at 96

Jane Gardam, renowned for her perceptive novels, died at 96, leaving a legacy of sharp, darkly comic insights into British society and literature.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Books

A natural storyteller': Jane Gardam remembered by Tessa Hadley

Jane Gardam, an exuberant writer, captivated readers with her storytelling and the energy of her voice throughout her literary career.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
London music

Jane Gardam, Witty Novelist of a Waning British Empire, Dies at 96

Jane Gardam, celebrated British novelist, passed away at 96, known for her sharp wit and poignant reflections on life during the waning days of the British Empire.
Books
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Jane Gardam, British novelist with a mordant wit, dies at 96

Jane Gardam, renowned for her perceptive novels, died at 96, leaving a legacy of sharp, darkly comic insights into British society and literature.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Books

A natural storyteller': Jane Gardam remembered by Tessa Hadley

Jane Gardam, an exuberant writer, captivated readers with her storytelling and the energy of her voice throughout her literary career.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
London music

Jane Gardam, Witty Novelist of a Waning British Empire, Dies at 96

Jane Gardam, celebrated British novelist, passed away at 96, known for her sharp wit and poignant reflections on life during the waning days of the British Empire.
more#jane-gardam
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Little Haiti Book Fest to explore gentrification and immigration

The Little Haiti Book Festival emphasizes themes of gentrification and immigration while celebrating Haitian literature and identity.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Author Barbara Pym may have worked for MI5, research suggests

Barbara Pym may have been involved in MI5 work, using her writing skills to identify coded messages during her time as a wartime censor.
fromInverse
1 week ago
Venture

Indara Meets Yaddle In An Exclusive Excerpt From 'Star Wars: The Acolyte - Wayseeker'

The High Republic era continues with the new novel 'Wayseeker,' connecting stories to 'The Acolyte' through characters like Vernestra Rowe and Indara.
fromwww.orartswatch.org
1 week ago
Portland food

LitWatch May: Raymond Carver Writing Festival returns to Clatskanie; Viet Than Nguyen's new book Oregon ArtsWatch

Clatskanie celebrates Raymond Carver with a dedicated festival featuring free events and local authors.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
US politics

"In case of emergency, break open a book."

Reading classic literature provides a necessary escape from the harsh realities of contemporary politics.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Parenting

The Charm of Children's Books About Twins

Twins attract readers, but truthful depictions are essential for authenticity in narratives.
Male-female twins are often overlooked compared to identical twin portrayals.
#cultural-identity
Silicon Valley food
fromKqed
1 week ago

Viet Thanh Nguyen on Growing Up at His Parents' Grocery Store in San Jose

Viet Thanh Nguyen attributes much of his literary inspiration to his childhood experiences working in his parents' Vietnamese grocery store in San Jose.
Silicon Valley food
fromKqed
1 week ago

Viet Thanh Nguyen on Growing Up at His Parents' Grocery Store in San Jose

Viet Thanh Nguyen attributes much of his literary inspiration to his childhood experiences working in his parents' Vietnamese grocery store in San Jose.
more#cultural-identity
Books
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

How "The Great Gatsby" Took Over High School

'The Great Gatsby' faced initial obscurity but achieved immense popularity through high school curricula, becoming a cornerstone of American literary education.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 weeks ago
Portland food

Kimberly King Parsons wins 2025 Oregon Book Award for fiction for her 'filthy and weird' novel, 'We Were the Universe' * Oregon ArtsWatch

The Oregon Book Awards celebrate literary achievements and community amid a challenging political climate.
fromDocument Journal
1 week ago
Everyday cooking

The Gospel of Cookie Mueller

Cookie Mueller's writings evoke a profound sense of survival and wonder, combining wit with deep insights on life.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Bestselling novelist Alexandra Frohlich found fatally shot on her houseboat

German novelist Alexandra Fröhlich was murdered in a violent attack on her houseboat in Hamburg.
Germany news
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago
NYC LGBT

Sister Dana sez, "May you have a very happy MAY DAY!" - San Francisco Bay Times

Bob Ostertag's memoir reveals profound personal stories about love, loss, and societal issues intertwined with the AIDS epidemic.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Sister Europe by Nell Zink review all the ideas Trump deems most dangerous

Zink's "Sister Europe" combines comedy with deep ethical explorations of contemporary issues in a cultural elite setting.
#history
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.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 weeks ago
History

This Barking Dog

Anti-Protestant sentiment in 1593 led to the arrest of Thomas Kyd, who claimed Christopher Marlowe's atheism influenced the controversial pamphlets.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Food & drink

The Last True Private Realm

Dreams can reveal pure expressions of free will and have real-world implications.
Two books connect dream behavior to complex social realities.
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.
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
2 weeks ago
History

This Barking Dog

Anti-Protestant sentiment in 1593 led to the arrest of Thomas Kyd, who claimed Christopher Marlowe's atheism influenced the controversial pamphlets.
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago
Food & drink

The Last True Private Realm

Dreams can reveal pure expressions of free will and have real-world implications.
Two books connect dream behavior to complex social realities.
more#history
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
US news

10 Fiction and Nonfiction Books Inspired by the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War inspired significant literary works that explore its complexity, consequences, and the miscalculations of the U.S.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago
Board games

Louise Hegarty's 'Fair Play' honors and subverts the crime novel

'Fair Play' combines a classic murder mystery with themes of grief and emotional depth.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Han Kang Nobel prize lecture book sells 10,000 copies in first day online in South Korea

Han Kang's first book post-Nobel Prize, 'Light and Thread', sold 10,000 copies in its first day online.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Books

Where to start with: Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett's books are accessible entry points, with 'Feet of Clay' and 'Witches Abroad' showcasing his comedic and insightful writing style.
fromPolygon
2 weeks ago
Video games

Anime is perfect for Anne of Green Gables

The new anime adaptation of Anne of Green Gables faithfully captures the intense emotional moments of Anne and Gilbert's early relationship.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Gillian Anderson announces even more daring' follow-up to bestselling book of sexual fantasies

Gillian Anderson's follow-up anthology aims to further empower women's discourse on sexuality and personal fantasies.
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago
Mission District

Peninsula Crime Novelists

The event highlights local crime fiction and features renowned Peninsula authors.
Dr. Darwin Patnode will present at the San Mateo County History Museum.
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