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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.
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‘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.
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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
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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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‘Wild Dark Shore’ Review: Island Thriller Meets Climate Activism
‘Wild Dark Shore’ Review: Island Thriller Meets Climate Activism
Whether you like literary fiction, environmental stories, thrillers or tragic romance, you’ll likely find “Wild Dark Shore” a worthwhile read.
Written by Susan Dawson-Cook

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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.

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

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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.

‘Wild Dark Shore’ Review: Island Thriller Meets Climate Activism

Whether you like literary fiction, environmental stories, thrillers or tragic romance, you’ll likely find “Wild Dark Shore” a worthwhile read.

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