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3 weeks ago

Families of DC Air Disaster Victims Criticize Army's Response, Trump Settles His Scores Via Tariff, and Police Dog Kicked at Dulles Returns to Work - Washingtonian

Carrie Fisher's 'Postcards From the Edge' combines sharp, humorous writing with self-aware characters as it portrays the struggles of a young actress with addiction and mental health issues.
US politics
#literature
Women
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

A Delightfully Frenetic Cult Classic

Chloe Caldwell's 'Women' depicts a life-altering yet toxic affair, capturing the chaotic nature of first love.
fromDocument Journal
7 months ago
Writing

Fine Print: Thirty-three top reads of 2024

Zeiba presents a whimsical retrospective of his favorite books from the year, focusing on personal connections and fragmented memories.
fromThe New Yorker
8 months ago
Writing

Greg Jackson Reads "The Honest Island"

Greg Jackson's writing challenges perceptions of honesty and identity through complex narratives.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
5 months ago

A Delightfully Frenetic Cult Classic

Chloe Caldwell's 'Women' depicts a life-altering yet toxic affair, capturing the chaotic nature of first love.
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Books
fromBluebird Banter
1 month ago

BOOK REVIEW: The Franchise by Keegan Matheson

Keegan Matheson's book on the Jays demonstrates a unique voice and connection that enhances readers' understanding of the sport and players.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Life is older, weirder, and more interconnected than we ever thought

The book explores the complex question of what defines life through five fundamental biological concepts.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's Biden Cover-Up Bestseller Proves Naysayers Dead Wrong

Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book on Joe Biden's cognitive decline has topped bestseller lists despite initial skepticism.
Software development
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

Book Review: Writing for Developers | HackerNoon

The book 'Writing for Developers' offers structured guidance to help technical professionals overcome barriers to writing and improve their communication skills.
Books
fromKqed
3 months ago

There's Some Revolutionary Reading Coming Your Way This Week

Rick Atkinson's 'The Fate of the Day' continues his ambitious trilogy on the American Revolution, focusing on pivotal war years.
fromDefector
2 months ago

An Abundance Of Concrete | Defector

The wildlife imagery on the cover of 'Abundance' might attract attention, but the book's content shows a glaring disconnect from nature and ecosystems.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Bad Friend by Tiffany Watt Smith review refreshingly frank portraits of female friendship

Friendship expectations can lead to feelings of inadequacy in women.
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein on Abundance

Liberalism should be an advertisement for liberalism. Democrats should be able to say, Vote for us, and we'll make America like California.
NYC politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

'The Buffalo Hunter Hunter' is Stephen Graham Jones' horror masterpiece

"The Buffalo Hunter Hunter is Jones' masterpiece... The diary... becomes a detailed chronicle of several massacres, a bizarre transformation, countless battles, and endless violence."
Writing
OMG science
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The Literature of the Pandemic

Literature on COVID often underwhelms by failing to capture the unpredictability and emotional complexity of the pandemic experience.
Media industry
fromIndieWire
4 months ago

Bruce Vilanch on the Worst TV Moments in History, from the Wookiee Christmas 'Star Wars' Special to a 'Brady Bunch' Blowout

Bruce Vilanch humorously revisits his career's low points showcasing the failures behind iconic TV shows and specials.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Cry When the Baby Cries by Becky Barnicoat review the black and white truth about motherhood

Becky Barnicoat's 'Cry When the Baby Cries' humorously addresses motherhood's realities, making it relatable and insightful for new mothers.
Television
fromBig Think
5 months ago

Breaking taboos and blurring truths: How reality TV has shaped society in its own image

Reality TV significantly influences modern culture and politics, as discussed in Emily Nussbaum's book, Cue the Sun!.
Video games
fromPolygon
5 months ago

50 years of game history, as told through 60 games

Julian Rignall's book combines personal memoir with gaming history, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of video games.
SF food
fromtablehopper
5 months ago

This week's tablehopper: hey nineteen. (free)

Rachel Hope Cleves' book reveals the deep connections between queerness, sexuality, and culinary history over the past 300 years.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Kash Patel's Maga kids' book is embarrassing. I should know I'm a children's author

This book is bad. I'm not insulting it because I think Patel would make a bad FBI director (I do think that!). I am judging this children's book purely on the merits of children's books, separating the art from the artist.
Writing
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

The 10 Best Audiobooks of 2024

Nicholas Guy Smith adeptly channels the diverse characters of 'The Bright Sword', revitalizing Grossman’s reimagining of Arthurian lore through both whimsy and poignant introspection.
Writing
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

DuckDB in Action: A Review | HackerNoon

The book offers a comprehensive overview of DuckDB while providing both beginner and advanced SQL lessons.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

A Voyage Around the Queen by Craig Brown review a crown jewel among royal biographies

Craig Brown's insightful humor reveals deeper truths about the monarchy through extensive research on Queen Elizabeth II's representation in literature.
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