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‘Red Clocks’ Book Review: Where Abortion Policy is Headed?
‘Red Clocks’ Book Review: Where Abortion Policy is Headed?
Hailed as a ‘post-Atwood’ dystopian novel, a risky moniker to be handed down to any novelist, did author Leni Zumas manage to provide an equally terrifying dystopian future as Atwood envisions in “The Handmaid’s Tale?”
Written by Kate Jones
"the literary establishment"
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Is It OK to Buy Books by These Problematic Authors?
Is It OK to Buy Books by These Problematic Authors?
Rather than trying to cancel all the authors whose views we disagree with, I decided to make this list about authors who have allegedly and/or admittedly harmed innocent people and communities with their actions, books or words.
Written by Joseph Rauch
nonfiction book reviews
‘War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning’ Review: Love Is Not Enough
‘War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning’ Review: Love Is Not Enough
One person who needs to read this book is Pete Hegseth, with an open mind.
Written by Charles Holmes
writing
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What is Good Writing? — The Beauty of Effort
What is Good Writing? — The Beauty of Effort
Generally speaking, we can agree that effortful writing tends to be better than lazy writing.
Written by Joseph Rauch
short fiction
No One to Run To
No One to Run To
On this particular night, Darren Corpus was driving through the quiet streets, the 800-watt stereo in his truck power-pumping Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” into the surrounding quiet.
Written by Leif Gregersen

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‘Red Clocks’ Book Review: Where Abortion Policy is Headed?

Hailed as a ‘post-Atwood’ dystopian novel, a risky moniker to be handed down to any novelist, did author Leni Zumas manage to provide an equally terrifying dystopian future as Atwood envisions in “The Handmaid’s Tale?”

Is It OK to Buy Books by These Problematic Authors?

Rather than trying to cancel all the authors whose views we disagree with, I decided to make this list about authors who have allegedly and/or admittedly harmed innocent people and communities with their actions, books or words.

‘War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning’ Review: Love Is Not Enough

One person who needs to read this book is Pete Hegseth, with an open mind.

What is Good Writing? — The Beauty of Effort

Generally speaking, we can agree that effortful writing tends to be better than lazy writing.

No One to Run To

On this particular night, Darren Corpus was driving through the quiet streets, the 800-watt stereo in his truck power-pumping Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” into the surrounding quiet.

‘Dollartorium’ Review: Satire, Allegory and Corn Dogs

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An Excerpt from ‘American Destiny,’ A Memoir About a Family Caught Between Italy and the U.S.

The ‘Shy Girl’ AI Debacle Could Change Publishing Forever

Fady Joudah: Poetry & Palestine Through the Eyes of a Doctor

‘Dollartorium’ Review: Satire, Allegory and Corn Dogs

The 9 Best Novellas: From 1899 to Present Day

‘Black Cake’ Book Review: A Jamaican Family’s Secrets

10 Lesser-Known Good Book Club Books to Spark Discussion

‘Once There Were Wolves’ Review: Rewilding Meets Murder Mystery

5 of the Best Novels About Horses and Horse Racing

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