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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Looking for a new book this week? Here are 5 wide-ranging options

Lydia Millet returns to short fiction with her latest collection, 14 interconnected stories exploring a Los Angeles facing climate catastrophe, showcasing her profound yet accessible writing.
Arts
Los Angeles
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Before the internet, how the LA Public Library helped readers pick their next novel

The Los Angeles Public Library's review cards provided essential insights into new fiction before the internet, aiding readers and staff in book selection.
Writing
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

It Was a Work of Staggering Genius. Its Afterlife Was Even More Extraordinary.

Dave Eggers' A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius revolutionized memoir writing and launched his influential literary career.
Books
fromThe New Yorker
9 months ago

Dorothy Parker and the Art of the Literary Takedown

Dorothy Parker's humor masks a deep-seated struggle with alcohol, reflecting her complex relationship with literature and the pressures of writing.
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