Recently, I bought a copy of a 1972 anthology called "Works in Progress" that includes what appears to be the only published screenwriting by Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne. The sample in question features the first 44 pages of "Play It As It Lays," the 1972 film based on Didion's novel of... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'
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Alejandro Zambra’s latest book is a lighthearted study of artistic birthright, national identity and Chile’s contemporary literary scene. Continue reading at The New York Times
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Gina Miller and Theresa May are happy to be in Bloody Difficult Women, but the Mail man wanted his lawyers to vet the scriptThe Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday have been banging on a lot lately about freedom of expression. An editorial declared it to be a “dark day” when the newspaper group... Continue reading at The Guardian
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Simon & Schuster Children’s Books has acquired Rock, Paper, Killers, the "delicious and playful" first in a line of YA thrillers by Alexia Mason, a new pseudonym for Irish crime writer Alex Barclay. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-18 07:49:47 UTC ]
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About 20 years ago, Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane used data and statistics to help his low-revenue team keep pace with wealthier competitors, making for a stronger roster. The resulting success inspired Michael Lewis' bestselling book Moneyball, which in turn led to Brad Pitt... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2021-11-01 21:30:00 UTC ]
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Women in espionage take center stage in “Red Widow,” “The Targeter,” “Life Undercover” and more. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-06 14:00:00 UTC ]
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A novel by Jai Chakrabarti follows two productions of a play staged decades apart as acts of resistance. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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Also, Cambell Soup kicks off the NFL season with a spot featuring Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay. Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2021-09-10 17:32:00 UTC ]
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Adam & Eve/DDB collaborated with the children’s hospital to create a resource to help children recover from anxiety, loneliness and fear of the unknown. Continue reading at Media Week
[ Media Week | 2021-09-08 10:55:23 UTC ]
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The report, '2020 Public Library Technology Survey,' provides a current, detailed snapshot of how libraries serve as digital equity hubs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This film about Misha Defonseca, author of a ‘memoir’ about escaping the Nazis and sheltering with wolves as a child, is propulsively watchable“Sometimes a story is so astonishing it’s unbelievable.” So said a Massachusetts radio presenter in the 90s, introducing Misha Defonseca, a local Jewish... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2021-09-02 06:00:18 UTC ]
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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's lauded debut novel disguised his hometown; his new short story collection, "Those Who Don't Say They Love You," faces the city head on. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-08-19 13:00:47 UTC ]
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Nat Geo’s Explorer Academy series blends fact, fiction, and breathless adventure to deliver a unique reading experience. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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BREAKING NEWS: yesterday, Zooey Deschanel tweeted about Olivia Rodrigo’s hot new album, Sour. Real footage of Olivia Rodrigo crediting me for inspiring her number #1 album. (JK, but great album @Olivia_Rodrigo!) pic.twitter.com/hMDezbLjEL — zooey deschanel (@ZooeyDeschanel) June 7, 2021 She... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-06-08 18:56:02 UTC ]
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'We are proud to stand with our author,' said the head of Portfolio Books, promising that the memoir 'Flamin' Hot' will still be released June 15. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-05-19 00:04:48 UTC ]
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London Book Fair's 'What Works?' education conference will take a series of looks at educational issues arising from the pandemic. The post London Book Fair: Pandemic Issues Play Into Education Conference appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Review of “Notes on Grief” a reflection by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on the death of her father Continue reading at The Washington Post
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The interlinked stories in Silber’s novel unfurl with such verbal verisimilitude that they’re like late-night phone calls from old friends. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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It sounds like science fiction but the demonstration by Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink is a brain-machine interface in action. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2021-04-15 02:20:13 UTC ]
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Claire Thomas’s three female protagonists ponder their worries while watching Samuel Beckett’s “Happy Days.” Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-03-23 16:59:08 UTC ]
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"I have spent decades working with people who have caused horror and grief to others. I will tell horror stories in this book but I will also tell stories of change and recovery. It may surprise the reader that this is possible.” So writes forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist Dr Gwen... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-19 19:46:17 UTC ]
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