Postcards from a Quarantined Paradise

March 13, 2020 It’s the last day of my “Food Writing” class before spring break. Several students...

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As London Bookstores Reopen, Eager Readers Return

Charming neighborhood shops and slick chain outlets welcomed back customers, who snatched up titles ...

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Lit Hub Weekly: June 15 – 19, 2020

“I went quiet the very moment everyone else seemed to get louder.” Brandon Taylor on managing priv...

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Not the Booker: Akin by Emma Donoghue - daft premise, good writing

The story of an elderly man who takes on the care of his young great-nephew has some lovely moments ...

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Democracy for Sale by Peter Geoghegan review – the end of politics as we know it?

The openDemocracy journalist delves into the web of power, money and data manipulation that is bring...

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I Can’t Believe Readers Are Still Getting Upset Over F*cking Swearing

I recently binge-watched a show called The Good Place. It’s silly and profound, hilarious and heart...

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