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The American No by Rupert Everett review blackly comic short stories

Rupert Everett's short stories provide a compelling mix of dark comedy and rich emotion, reflecting on his unique experiences in showbiz.

Opinion: How to get kids to hate taking English classes in school

Imagine a world without English majors.In the last decade, the study of English and history in college has fallen by a third.At Columbia University, the share of English majors fell from 10% to 5% between 2002 and 2020.According to a recent story in The New Yorker, The End of the English Major, this decline is largely a result of economic factors which departments get funded, what students earn after graduation, etc. Fields once wide open to English majors teaching, academia, publishing, the arts, nonprofits, the media have collapsed or become less desirable.

The American No by Rupert Everett review blackly comic short stories

Rupert Everett's short stories provide a compelling mix of dark comedy and rich emotion, reflecting on his unique experiences in showbiz.

Opinion: How to get kids to hate taking English classes in school

Imagine a world without English majors.In the last decade, the study of English and history in college has fallen by a third.At Columbia University, the share of English majors fell from 10% to 5% between 2002 and 2020.According to a recent story in The New Yorker, The End of the English Major, this decline is largely a result of economic factors which departments get funded, what students earn after graduation, etc. Fields once wide open to English majors teaching, academia, publishing, the arts, nonprofits, the media have collapsed or become less desirable.
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She's Always Hungry by Eliza Clark review dark delights

Eliza Clark's debut collection intricately blends body horror with themes of food, sex, and identity, provoking both repulsion and intrigue.

Eliza Clark: I don't think we respect female writers'

Eliza Clark's new collection, 'She's Always Hungry', explores themes of gender and power through horror and speculative fiction.

She's Always Hungry by Eliza Clark review dark delights

Eliza Clark's debut collection intricately blends body horror with themes of food, sex, and identity, provoking both repulsion and intrigue.

Eliza Clark: I don't think we respect female writers'

Eliza Clark's new collection, 'She's Always Hungry', explores themes of gender and power through horror and speculative fiction.
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Alice Munro, Nobel winner and titan of the short story, dies aged 92

Alice Munro's impactful writing on everyday life won her international recognition and a Nobel prize, despite facing initial disregard.

Canadian Nobel-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92

Alice Munro, known for short stories focusing on human frailties, passed away at 92, leaving a profound impact on literature.

Alice Munro, Who Shaped the Modern Short Story, Dies at 92

Alice Munro, the Nobel Prize-winning Canadian author known for her contemporary short stories depicting everyday life complexities, passed away at 92.

Joshua Cohen Reads "My Camp"

Joshua Cohen's work blends humor and poignancy, exploring deep themes within the human experience.

"Siding with Joy": A Conversation with Anne Serre - The Paris Review

Anne Serre's story 'That Summer' intricately explores family dynamics and personal reflections against the backdrop of mortality and emotional depth.

"What a Goddamn Writer She Was": Remembering Alice Munro (1931-2024) - The Paris Review

Alice Munro's 'Family Furnishings' is a powerful story that continues to resonate and evolve with each reading, revealing deeper insights into life and writing.

Alice Munro, Nobel winner and titan of the short story, dies aged 92

Alice Munro's impactful writing on everyday life won her international recognition and a Nobel prize, despite facing initial disregard.

Canadian Nobel-winning author Alice Munro dies aged 92

Alice Munro, known for short stories focusing on human frailties, passed away at 92, leaving a profound impact on literature.

Alice Munro, Who Shaped the Modern Short Story, Dies at 92

Alice Munro, the Nobel Prize-winning Canadian author known for her contemporary short stories depicting everyday life complexities, passed away at 92.

Joshua Cohen Reads "My Camp"

Joshua Cohen's work blends humor and poignancy, exploring deep themes within the human experience.

"Siding with Joy": A Conversation with Anne Serre - The Paris Review

Anne Serre's story 'That Summer' intricately explores family dynamics and personal reflections against the backdrop of mortality and emotional depth.

"What a Goddamn Writer She Was": Remembering Alice Munro (1931-2024) - The Paris Review

Alice Munro's 'Family Furnishings' is a powerful story that continues to resonate and evolve with each reading, revealing deeper insights into life and writing.
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#ghost-stories

The Hotel by Daisy Johnson review chilling tales for Halloween

Daisy Johnson's 'The Hotel' deeply immerses readers in horror with its ghostly and haunting narratives, exploring a sentient structure on cursed land.

'Company' is the perfect short story collection for spooky season

'Company' offers a multi-perspective look at family dynamics and societal issues through interconnected short stories.
The podcast discusses the art of short story writing and its comparison to legal writing.

The Hotel by Daisy Johnson review chilling tales for Halloween

Daisy Johnson's 'The Hotel' deeply immerses readers in horror with its ghostly and haunting narratives, exploring a sentient structure on cursed land.

'Company' is the perfect short story collection for spooky season

'Company' offers a multi-perspective look at family dynamics and societal issues through interconnected short stories.
The podcast discusses the art of short story writing and its comparison to legal writing.
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If A.I. Is Coming for Comedy Writers, Simon Rich Is Ready

Simon Rich predicts AI will surpass human writing in four years, intertwining dark future perspectives with humor and pop culture references in his latest collection of stories.

So who knew Goliath threw the fight for cash? - Harvard Gazette

Simon Rich's new collection "Glory Days" showcases characters grappling with higher-stakes dilemmas while maintaining his signature comedic style.

If A.I. Is Coming for Comedy Writers, Simon Rich Is Ready

Simon Rich predicts AI will surpass human writing in four years, intertwining dark future perspectives with humor and pop culture references in his latest collection of stories.

So who knew Goliath threw the fight for cash? - Harvard Gazette

Simon Rich's new collection "Glory Days" showcases characters grappling with higher-stakes dilemmas while maintaining his signature comedic style.
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2024 Amazon Canada Shortlisted Youth Short Stories | The Walrus

The Youth Short Story category of the Amazon Canada First Novel Awards celebrates talent in young writers, highlighting the power of ordinary moments in storytelling.
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Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe was a pivotal figure in American literature, known for his exploration of themes like loss and the boundary between life and death.

Concerning the Future of Souls: 99 Stories of Azrael by Joy Williams review brilliantly deadpan

The contradictions in American spirituality shape its culture and literature, revealing an underlying strangeness.

Edgar Allan Poe

Edgar Allan Poe was a pivotal figure in American literature, known for his exploration of themes like loss and the boundary between life and death.

Concerning the Future of Souls: 99 Stories of Azrael by Joy Williams review brilliantly deadpan

The contradictions in American spirituality shape its culture and literature, revealing an underlying strangeness.
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Bryan Washington Reads "Last Coffeehouse on Travis"

Bryan Washington's writing explores human connection and identity through richly detailed narratives.

This month's best paperbacks: Stephen King, Anne Michaels and more

Pratchett's early work in 'A Stroke of the Pen' showcases his unique storytelling style with a mix of humor, fantasy, and well-developed characters.

Juliet Jacques's New Book is a Deft Blend of Art, Sexuality, and Politics

Juliet Jacques' work empowers marginalized voices through rich narrative that transforms mundane experiences into profound societal commentary.

The Last Dream by Pedro Almodovar review fantastical fictions and candid personal curios

Almodovar's 'The Last Dream' is a diverse collection that intertwines fictional narratives and personal essays, reflecting his unique storytelling style.

Moderate to Poor, Occasionally Good by Eley Williams review intriguing short stories without neat endings

Stories in 'Moderate to Poor, Occasionally Good' focus on intense subjectivity, leaving vague impressions, and discombobulating experiences.

'Cujo' Character Returns as One of 12 Stories in Stephen King's 'You Like It Darker'

The collection 'You Like It Darker' by Stephen King features a variety of dark and suspenseful stories, showcasing the author's ability to blend horror with heart.
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Nobel Laureate Alice Munro Dies at 92

Alice Munro, a renowned Canadian writer, passed away at 92, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking short stories that captured the complexities of everyday life.

Read 20 Short Stories From Nobel Prize-Winning Writer Alice Munro (RIP) Free Online

Alice Munro, a renowned Canadian writer, won the Nobel Prize in Literature and touched many with her psychological stories set in Ontario.

A life in quotes: Alice Munro

Alice Munro captured the desire and darkness of ordinary rural Canadian life, especially for women, achieving recognition later in life.

The Essential Alice Munro

Alice Munro is not just important, but fun to read.
Munro's stories are rooted in her own life and experiences in rural Ontario.

Nobel Laureate Alice Munro Dies at 92

Alice Munro, a renowned Canadian writer, passed away at 92, leaving a legacy of groundbreaking short stories that captured the complexities of everyday life.

Read 20 Short Stories From Nobel Prize-Winning Writer Alice Munro (RIP) Free Online

Alice Munro, a renowned Canadian writer, won the Nobel Prize in Literature and touched many with her psychological stories set in Ontario.

A life in quotes: Alice Munro

Alice Munro captured the desire and darkness of ordinary rural Canadian life, especially for women, achieving recognition later in life.

The Essential Alice Munro

Alice Munro is not just important, but fun to read.
Munro's stories are rooted in her own life and experiences in rural Ontario.
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What are 'the Kids' Thinking These Days? Honor Levy Aims to Tell in 'My First Book'

Levy's debut book challenges conventional literary fiction by capturing the chaotic and absurd essence of internet culture through short, intense stories.

Young adult books roundup reviews

The year kicks off with a clutch of excellent debuts for young adult readers.In Ravena Guron's This Book Kills (Usborne), British-Indian scholarship student Jess Choudary finds herself under suspicion of murder at her elite boarding school.Wealthy classmate Hugh Henry Van Boren is found dead in the woods, the crime scene set up to look like a scene from one of her short stories.

What are 'the Kids' Thinking These Days? Honor Levy Aims to Tell in 'My First Book'

Levy's debut book challenges conventional literary fiction by capturing the chaotic and absurd essence of internet culture through short, intense stories.

Young adult books roundup reviews

The year kicks off with a clutch of excellent debuts for young adult readers.In Ravena Guron's This Book Kills (Usborne), British-Indian scholarship student Jess Choudary finds herself under suspicion of murder at her elite boarding school.Wealthy classmate Hugh Henry Van Boren is found dead in the woods, the crime scene set up to look like a scene from one of her short stories.
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The Best Sci-Fi Anthology Series of the Year Is Streaming For Free Right Now

Short form science fiction anthologies like A Thousand Suns deliver impactful ideas in concise packages.

Serbian author Barbi Markovic: The real horror story is life itself'

Vienna's charm contrasts with horror in short stories by Barbi Markovic
Markovic explores everyday terrors in Minihorror

The Stories in 'Green Frog' Are Wildly Entertaining and Wonderfully Diverse | KQED

Green Frog is a diverse collection of short stories blending literary fiction, fable, Korean folklore, and science fiction.
The stories in Green Frog showcase themes of loss, love, identity, and the blend of reality and fantasy.

'Your Utopia' considers surveillance and the perils of advanced technology

The concept of utopia is inherently contradictory, signifying both an ideal place and no place.
Bora Chung's new story collection explores the contradictions of utopia through scenarios involving surveillance and advanced technology.

TOM SAVAGE: R.I.P.

Suspense writer Tom Savage has passed away
He was the author of ten suspense novels and his work appeared in various magazines and anthologies

Strangers in the City | Julia Kornberg

"Casa Tomada" is a short story by Julio Cortázar that tells the story of siblings Irene and her brother who live in a house in Buenos Aires.
The story explores the changing dynamics of Buenos Aires in the 1940s and the disruption caused by the working class in the capital.
"Casa Tomada" serves as inspiration for Samanta Schweblin's collection of short stories, "Seven Empty Houses," which also take place in class-segregated Buenos Aires.

The Stories of William Faulkner: Mississippi's Talebearer

Faulkner initially pursued poetry before turning to short stories and eventually novels.
Between 1929 and 1936, Faulkner produced a highly inventive body of work.

Robert Patrick, Early, and Prolific, Playwright of Gay Life, Dies at 85

Robert Patrick, a wildly prolific playwright who rendered gay (and straight) life with caustic wit, an open heart and fizzy camp, and whose 1964 play, The Haunted Host, became a touchstone of early gay theater, died on April 23 at his home in Los Angeles.He was 85.The cause was atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, said Jason Jenn, a friend.

The No-Man's Land Between Art And Self: Seth Rogoff's The Kirschbaum Lectures - The Rumpus.net

The No-Man's Land Between Art and Self: Seth Rogoff's The Kirschbaum Lectures
We look for ourselves in literature-for comfort or for guidance-but the page rarely provides a clean mirror.When we say we are lost in a book, we often mean that the glint of that reflection has lured us in through its crevices and pores, and once there we have lost track of the boundary between our lives and the world of the story.
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Lee Child receives honorary doctorate from Coventry University

Lee Child has received an honorary doctorate from Coventry University in recognition of his experience in broadcasting and achievements as a novelist.The 68-year-old British author, whose real name is James Grant, was born in the Styvechale area of Coventry and became a Doctor of Letters during a university graduation ceremony on Thursday.

Rivers Solomon, Elisa Gonzalez, and Elaine Feeney Recommend - The Paris Review

As I get older, and the world gets worse, or gets differently bad, or stays the same but my understanding of its badness deepens and broadens, I grow ever more dependent upon books like Akwugo Emejulu's Fugitive Feminism .This short, sharp text reminds readers that, like the rattling door in a haunted house or the concerned face of a friend who understands well the way a lover is slowly bringing about your annihilation, it is good to leave that which does not serve you.

10 Great Things to Do in DC This April

This celebration of all things river-related offers a steady flow of programming -art exhibits, musical performances, and buckets of other waterway-themed events.You can watch NASA footage accompanied by live orchestral music, for example, or check out an immersive experience featuring work by illustrator Edwin Fontánez (above).

Charlotte Mendelson: Susan Cain's Quiet made me realise I'm a noisy introvert'

My earliest reading memory My father and I dragging ourselves through the unbelievably snory Peter and Jane, who should both be in prison.Then, when I was four, we discovered the funny, modern Monster books, illustrated by Quentin Blake, and life improved.My favourite book growing up I am the product of my father's interested, silly, deeply knowledgeable brain.

The Oscar nominee that says a lot just with its title

Long before a bemused Riz Ahmed read its name on Oscar nominations morning, the title of Pamela Ribon's short film has tended to have an effect on those who hear it.Like when Ribon went to pick up her festival credential at SXSW in Austin, Texas, shortly before premiering her movie there.Guy at the desk: What's it called?

Author's Hampstead-set crime thriller is optioned for TV

The same day, See-Saw Films, the production company behind The Power of the Dog, The King's Speech, and Slow Horses optioned the book.Now, out in paperback, it is a Richard and Judy Book Club pick with foreign rights deals signed around the globe.Yet there was a time Selman feared she might never see her name in print.

Lee Child receives honorary doctorate from Coventry University

Lee Child has received an honorary doctorate from Coventry University in recognition of his experience in broadcasting and achievements as a novelist.The 68-year-old British author, whose real name is James Grant, was born in the Styvechale area of Coventry and became a Doctor of Letters during a university graduation ceremony on Thursday.

Rivers Solomon, Elisa Gonzalez, and Elaine Feeney Recommend - The Paris Review

As I get older, and the world gets worse, or gets differently bad, or stays the same but my understanding of its badness deepens and broadens, I grow ever more dependent upon books like Akwugo Emejulu's Fugitive Feminism .This short, sharp text reminds readers that, like the rattling door in a haunted house or the concerned face of a friend who understands well the way a lover is slowly bringing about your annihilation, it is good to leave that which does not serve you.

10 Great Things to Do in DC This April

This celebration of all things river-related offers a steady flow of programming -art exhibits, musical performances, and buckets of other waterway-themed events.You can watch NASA footage accompanied by live orchestral music, for example, or check out an immersive experience featuring work by illustrator Edwin Fontánez (above).

Charlotte Mendelson: Susan Cain's Quiet made me realise I'm a noisy introvert'

My earliest reading memory My father and I dragging ourselves through the unbelievably snory Peter and Jane, who should both be in prison.Then, when I was four, we discovered the funny, modern Monster books, illustrated by Quentin Blake, and life improved.My favourite book growing up I am the product of my father's interested, silly, deeply knowledgeable brain.

The Oscar nominee that says a lot just with its title

Long before a bemused Riz Ahmed read its name on Oscar nominations morning, the title of Pamela Ribon's short film has tended to have an effect on those who hear it.Like when Ribon went to pick up her festival credential at SXSW in Austin, Texas, shortly before premiering her movie there.Guy at the desk: What's it called?

Author's Hampstead-set crime thriller is optioned for TV

The same day, See-Saw Films, the production company behind The Power of the Dog, The King's Speech, and Slow Horses optioned the book.Now, out in paperback, it is a Richard and Judy Book Club pick with foreign rights deals signed around the globe.Yet there was a time Selman feared she might never see her name in print.
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Dylan Thomas prize shortlist includes four debuts

Four debuts have been shortlisted for the 20,000 Swansea University Dylan Thomas prize.The award is for writers aged 39 or under, and is open to all forms of literature.This year's shortlist of six comprises three novels, two short story collections and one book of poetry.Quick GuideShow Thank you for your feedback.

Books We Love: Fiction recommendations from 2022

From NPR's Books We Love list, we hear about three novels and a collection of short stories: "Less Is Lost,""The Confessions of Matthew Strong,""If I Survive You," and "Thank You For Listening."DANIEL ESTRIN, HOST: There were a lot of great new books this year, too many to keep track of.

Dylan Thomas prize shortlist includes four debuts

Four debuts have been shortlisted for the 20,000 Swansea University Dylan Thomas prize.The award is for writers aged 39 or under, and is open to all forms of literature.This year's shortlist of six comprises three novels, two short story collections and one book of poetry.Quick GuideShow Thank you for your feedback.

Books We Love: Fiction recommendations from 2022

From NPR's Books We Love list, we hear about three novels and a collection of short stories: "Less Is Lost,""The Confessions of Matthew Strong,""If I Survive You," and "Thank You For Listening."DANIEL ESTRIN, HOST: There were a lot of great new books this year, too many to keep track of.
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'Heart Sutra' is a satire that skewers religious institutions without mocking faith

Every year, when readers and bookies begin asking who is likely to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, the Chinese novelist Yan Lianke appears in the conversation.In 2022, the British gambling aggregator NicerOdds gave him a 25-to-1 chance, the same as Edna O'Brien, Karl Ove Knausgaard, and Scholastique Mukasonga though lower than Annie Ernaux, who won.

Naatu Naatu' From RRR' Wins Best Original Song

Naatu Naatu, the rollicking dance hit from the Indian blockbuster RRR, won the Oscar for best original song, beating out two songs featuring American pop megastars.It's not the first Indian number to win the award that would be A.R. Rahman's tune for the British-made Slumdog Millionaire but it is the first from an Indian production.

Kenzaburo Oe, Nobel Laureate and Critic of Postwar Japan, Dies at 88

Kenzaburo Oe, a Nobel laureate whose intense novels and defiant politics challenged a modern Japanese culture that he found morally vacant and dangerously tilted toward the same mind-set that led to catastrophe in World War II, died on March 3.He was 88.His publisher, Kodansha, announced the death on Monday.

9 New Books We Recommend This Week

One of the unexpected joys of On Writing (and Writers), a new compendium of C.S. Lewis's assorted thoughts on literature, comes in the title's parenthetical phrase: Lewis's views on his fellow writers may be an afterthought in this book, but it turns out they were firmly held and sometimes deliciously spiteful.

The brief but shining life of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a poet who gave dignity to the Black experience

Paul Laurence Dunbar was only 33 years old when he died in 1906.In his short yet prolific life, Dunbar used folk dialect to give voice and dignity to the experience of Black Americans at the turn of the 20th century.He was the first Black American to make a living as a writer and was seminal in the start of the New Negro Movement and Harlem Renaissance.

Marion Meade, Biographer of Dorothy Parker, Dies at 88

Marion Meade, who helped revive interest in Dorothy Parker, the celebrated writer and sardonic wit of the Algonquin Round Table, with her 1988 biography, died on Dec. 29 at her home in Manhattan.She was 88.Her granddaughter Ashley Sprague confirmed the death.She said that Ms. Meade had recently had Covid-19, but that a cause had not been determined.

'Heart Sutra' is a satire that skewers religious institutions without mocking faith

Every year, when readers and bookies begin asking who is likely to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, the Chinese novelist Yan Lianke appears in the conversation.In 2022, the British gambling aggregator NicerOdds gave him a 25-to-1 chance, the same as Edna O'Brien, Karl Ove Knausgaard, and Scholastique Mukasonga though lower than Annie Ernaux, who won.

Naatu Naatu' From RRR' Wins Best Original Song

Naatu Naatu, the rollicking dance hit from the Indian blockbuster RRR, won the Oscar for best original song, beating out two songs featuring American pop megastars.It's not the first Indian number to win the award that would be A.R. Rahman's tune for the British-made Slumdog Millionaire but it is the first from an Indian production.

Kenzaburo Oe, Nobel Laureate and Critic of Postwar Japan, Dies at 88

Kenzaburo Oe, a Nobel laureate whose intense novels and defiant politics challenged a modern Japanese culture that he found morally vacant and dangerously tilted toward the same mind-set that led to catastrophe in World War II, died on March 3.He was 88.His publisher, Kodansha, announced the death on Monday.

9 New Books We Recommend This Week

One of the unexpected joys of On Writing (and Writers), a new compendium of C.S. Lewis's assorted thoughts on literature, comes in the title's parenthetical phrase: Lewis's views on his fellow writers may be an afterthought in this book, but it turns out they were firmly held and sometimes deliciously spiteful.

The brief but shining life of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a poet who gave dignity to the Black experience

Paul Laurence Dunbar was only 33 years old when he died in 1906.In his short yet prolific life, Dunbar used folk dialect to give voice and dignity to the experience of Black Americans at the turn of the 20th century.He was the first Black American to make a living as a writer and was seminal in the start of the New Negro Movement and Harlem Renaissance.

Marion Meade, Biographer of Dorothy Parker, Dies at 88

Marion Meade, who helped revive interest in Dorothy Parker, the celebrated writer and sardonic wit of the Algonquin Round Table, with her 1988 biography, died on Dec. 29 at her home in Manhattan.She was 88.Her granddaughter Ashley Sprague confirmed the death.She said that Ms. Meade had recently had Covid-19, but that a cause had not been determined.
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Mirabel Street Writers Group Reading - Picnic, Lightning

Picnic, lightning is how Vladimir Nabokov's Humbert recounts his "very photogenic" mother's demise.The comma, her last breath before the lightning's revision.A writer invites the illuminating flash; our response speaks to our ability to survive, interpret and even transcend.From Emily Dickinson's nuanced "every clamor bright" to prose and poems about trick clocks, transcendent rooms, lockdown and landscape, join us at The Green Arcade as we explore the ways our new reality electrifies perception and memory.
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I've Read Roald Dahl to Kids for Years. There Is a Simple Answer to This Stupid Controversy.

As it happens, I have spent quite a lot of time over the past decade reading Roald Dahl books with small children as part of a side hustle in tutoring English.Matilda, The BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Twits: all of them.All these books have moments in them that are a little sticky for modern readers, and that you can contextualize for children, if you want to.

Roald Dahl's Books Are Being Rewritten! - Nafisa Ali, GGS

Roald Dahl's Books Are Being Rewritten!- Nafisa Ali, GGS (Image: Nafisa Ali) Books by the popular author, Roald Dahl are being rewritten in order to get rid of offensive' words and become better suited for modern audiences.Roald Dahl was a British popular author of children's literature and short stories whose books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.

Sci-fi publisher Clarkesworld halts pitches amid deluge of AI-generated stories

One of the most prestigious publishers of science fiction short stories has closed itself to submissions after a deluge of AI-generated pitches overwhelmed its editorial team.Clarkesworld, which has published writers including Jeff VanderMeer, Yoon Ha Lee and Catherynne Valente, is one of the few paying publishers to accept open submissions for short stories from new writers.

Hobbies You Should Encourage Your Teen Daughter To Take On

With the pressures of school, friends, and social media all weighing down on them, it's important to encourage your teen daughter to explore hobbies that can help her stay connected to herself and the world around her.Here are a few positive hobbies that you can introduce to your daughter to help her develop skills, stay creative, and gain confidence: Music Whether your daughter is interested in playing an instrument or simply listening and appreciating music, this hobby can be gratifying for her mental and physical well-being.

I've Read Roald Dahl to Kids for Years. There Is a Simple Answer to This Stupid Controversy.

As it happens, I have spent quite a lot of time over the past decade reading Roald Dahl books with small children as part of a side hustle in tutoring English.Matilda, The BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Twits: all of them.All these books have moments in them that are a little sticky for modern readers, and that you can contextualize for children, if you want to.

Roald Dahl's Books Are Being Rewritten! - Nafisa Ali, GGS

Roald Dahl's Books Are Being Rewritten!- Nafisa Ali, GGS (Image: Nafisa Ali) Books by the popular author, Roald Dahl are being rewritten in order to get rid of offensive' words and become better suited for modern audiences.Roald Dahl was a British popular author of children's literature and short stories whose books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.

Sci-fi publisher Clarkesworld halts pitches amid deluge of AI-generated stories

One of the most prestigious publishers of science fiction short stories has closed itself to submissions after a deluge of AI-generated pitches overwhelmed its editorial team.Clarkesworld, which has published writers including Jeff VanderMeer, Yoon Ha Lee and Catherynne Valente, is one of the few paying publishers to accept open submissions for short stories from new writers.

Hobbies You Should Encourage Your Teen Daughter To Take On

With the pressures of school, friends, and social media all weighing down on them, it's important to encourage your teen daughter to explore hobbies that can help her stay connected to herself and the world around her.Here are a few positive hobbies that you can introduce to your daughter to help her develop skills, stay creative, and gain confidence: Music Whether your daughter is interested in playing an instrument or simply listening and appreciating music, this hobby can be gratifying for her mental and physical well-being.
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'Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah' song from racist film removed from Disneyland parade

Though it's one of Disney's catchiest melodies, "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" originates from one of the entertainment company's most shameful films, "Song of the South."Following a national reckoning prompted by the killing of George Floyd in 2020, Disneyland announced plans to re-imagine Splash Mountain, a popular ride that features imagery and themes from the racist 1946 film, ensuring the song's days in the Disney oeuvre were numbered.

Should You be Using AI Creation Tools in Your Process?

CNET Money, launched a test using an internally designed AI engine to help editors create a set of basic explainers around financial services topics.We started small and published 77 short stories using the tool, about 1% of the total content published on our site during the same period.Editors generated the outlines for the stories first, then expanded, added to and edited the AI drafts before publishing."

'Wait Wait' for Jan. 14, 2023: With Not My Job guest George Saunders

This week's show was recorded at the Studebaker Theater in Chicago, with host Peter Sagal, official judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest George Saunders and panelists Paula Poundstone, Peter Grosz and Emmy Blotnick.Click the audio link above to hear the whole show.George Saunders in London Chris Jackson/Getty Images Who's Bill This Time The Long Island Liar; Biden Confidential; The Prince of Grievances Panel Questions A Board Game Gets A Lot Less Boring Bluff The Listener Our panelists read three stories about butt dials gone wrong, only one of which is true.

Books in 2023: Fiction to Look Out for This Year

If your reading list is long and the piles of books on your nightstand never reduce, get ready for more of the same, as 2023 promises to be a year of stellar fiction.From masterful world-building to missing children, murder mystery and toxic masculinity, there is storytelling to suit any mood by some of the most exciting voices in literature today.
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