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Is it too early to say this genre-bender is one of my favorite books of 2025?

Nnedi Okorafor's 'Death of the Author' presents Zelu's transformative journey through identity, fame, and the power of storytelling in a complex societal landscape.

25 Years Later, One Sci-Fi Classic Doesn't Need Star Trek To Be Great

Galaxy Quest creatively blends sci-fi and metafiction, celebrating fandom while remaining accessible to viewers unfamiliar with Star Trek.

Is it too early to say this genre-bender is one of my favorite books of 2025?

Nnedi Okorafor's 'Death of the Author' presents Zelu's transformative journey through identity, fame, and the power of storytelling in a complex societal landscape.

25 Years Later, One Sci-Fi Classic Doesn't Need Star Trek To Be Great

Galaxy Quest creatively blends sci-fi and metafiction, celebrating fandom while remaining accessible to viewers unfamiliar with Star Trek.
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Briefly Noted Book Reviews

The novel explores the complexities of love and cultural differences within the context of colonial Taiwan.

This Is a Cry for Help

Taylor Sheridan uses self-insertion and metafiction to explore personal grievances and self-worth through his character, Travis Wheatley.
#asian-representation

Interior Chinatown' Puts Stereotypes in the Spotlight

Jimmy O. Yang's journey reflects the evolving presence of Asian actors in TV, now highlighted in 'Interior Chinatown' which critiquely portrays stereotypes.

Hulu's 'Interior Chinatown' Adaptation Is a Different Tale for a Different Hollywood Landscape

Charles Yu's 'Interior Chinatown' satirizes Asian stereotypes in Hollywood through the story of an Asian actor striving for recognition in a stereotypical role.

Interior Chinatown' Puts Stereotypes in the Spotlight

Jimmy O. Yang's journey reflects the evolving presence of Asian actors in TV, now highlighted in 'Interior Chinatown' which critiquely portrays stereotypes.

Hulu's 'Interior Chinatown' Adaptation Is a Different Tale for a Different Hollywood Landscape

Charles Yu's 'Interior Chinatown' satirizes Asian stereotypes in Hollywood through the story of an Asian actor striving for recognition in a stereotypical role.
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Interior Chinatown' Review: Off the Shelf

The adaptation of 'Interior Chinatown' succeeds in exploring Asian American identity, but faces challenges in representation and storytelling nuances essential for television.
#literature

Lore Segal on Phone Calls, Proust, and the Poet Theodor Kramer

The 'Ladies' Lunch' series explores friendships and personal narratives, emphasizing the significance of shared moments over the act of writing itself.

The big picture: author Paul Auster in his element

Paul Auster's dedication to his craft was profound and evident in his workspace and choice of tools.

Paul Auster's Best Books: A Guide

Auster's work explores fluid identity and writer's life through metafiction and intricate narratives.

Lore Segal on Phone Calls, Proust, and the Poet Theodor Kramer

The 'Ladies' Lunch' series explores friendships and personal narratives, emphasizing the significance of shared moments over the act of writing itself.

The big picture: author Paul Auster in his element

Paul Auster's dedication to his craft was profound and evident in his workspace and choice of tools.

Paul Auster's Best Books: A Guide

Auster's work explores fluid identity and writer's life through metafiction and intricate narratives.
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Confronting the audience and breaking the fourth wall: why Black drama is getting meta

American Fiction explores metafiction through a self-aware narrative of a struggling Black academic turned successful author amidst societal expectations.

Cloud Atlas at 20: What makes a novel tattoo-worthy?

Cloud Atlas is a unique literary work that defies direct comparison to other novels.
The novel is often compared by critics to a diverse range of literary masterpieces, showcasing its complexity and depth.

How the internet built a conspiracy theory around a new spy flick, a debut novel, and Taylor Swift

There is speculation that Elly Conway, the supposed author of the novel on which the movie Argylle is based, is actually Taylor Swift.
The mystery surrounding the identity of Elly Conway appears to be a clever marketing strategy for the movie and a fun metafictional game.

The Novel as Shaggy Dog Joke

The Mezzanine by Nicholson Baker is a novel that challenges conventional writing advice.
The novel takes place in the character's digressions, observations, musings, and memories during a brief walk and escalator ride.
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