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Vote Books! 13 Literary Quotes to Take to the Polls
Dear America, Has it really been four years? Has it been that long since you were here, hands wavering … Read the full post
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Election Day Reset: A Quick Formula (Math!) for the Current Political Tone in America
In the last question of the V.P. debate, a voter asked about the tone of political advertisements … Read the full post
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The End of the World as We Know It
One week ago, Hurricane Sandy hit the Eastern seaboard with full force. A day earlier I saw people … Read the full post
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Goodreads Choice Awards 2012
The time has come, the Walrus said, to vote on many things. Distract yourself from Very Important … Read the full post
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Not Running? Try Some Reading
I’m a reader, not a runner. The most I’ve ever run in my life is about four miles, and that was … Read the full post
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12 More Celebrities Who Should Have Their Own Imprints
Now that Johnny Depp’s got his own publishing imprint with Harper Collins, which other stars are … Read the full post
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All Hallow’s Read and the Gift of a Scary Story
In 2010, Neil Gaiman found himself on a plane when he got to thinking that there were not enough excuses … Read the full post
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Study Finds More Young People Are Reading, But Don’t Embrace E-Books
The future of reading looks bright! Americans under the age of 30 are more likely to be readers than … Read the full post
Suggested Reading for the Presidential Candidates
Mitt Romney and Barack Obama’s Facebook pages list their favorite books (or at least what they want … Read the full post
In Praise of Hilary Mantel
And just like that, Hilary Mantel became a national treasure. To win one Man Booker Prize is fortunate, … Read the full post
Picking the Favorites in the National Book Award for Nonfiction
When the 2012 National Book Awards nominees were announced last week, I immediately turned to the … Read the full post
A Bookish Look at Soon-To-Be-Publisher Johnny Depp’s Career
It probably would not surprise a lot of people if it were announced that Johnny Depp were writing … Read the full post
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Three Questions for Oyster, the Would-Be Netflix for Books
We’ve long-awaited someone to try to be the Netflix/Spotify for books, and it looks like we … Read the full post
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Canada Reads 2013: Region Fights Region for Literary Supremacy (or Something)
Canadians — rejoice! Our nation’s handsomest book club is back in earnest, and it’s … Read the full post
Amazon Author Rank: Useful or Useless?
It is not unusual to see authors, especially those who are just starting out, comment on their Amazon … Read the full post
Pay-What-You-Want Ebook Service Curates Book Bundles for Readers
Want to read more self-published ebooks, but not sure how to find the good ones? The creators of a … Read the full post
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Mo Yan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
If you had Chinese write Mo Yan in your Nobel Prize in Lit pool, you’re a winner, winner, chicken … Read the full post
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Good On You, Lena Dunham
Earlier this week, my fellow Rioter Cassandra reported on Lena Dunham’s $3.5 million book deal, … Read the full post
What’s Your Take on the National Book Award Shortlists?
The finalists for the 2012 National Book Awards were announced this morning. The National Book Award … Read the full post
Notes from a CLOUD ATLAS Preview with the Wachowskis and Tykwer
Luck tapped me and dimmed the house lights this weekend, when I found myself in a preview of the film … Read the full post
