More than a million new titles are published annually in the US, far more than even the most bibliophilic secret agent could get through. Even with a weekly publishing schedule, we can only bring you 52 Hitting the Books each year. To help shine a spotlight on all the fantastic stories that can’t be featured in our weekly column, we now bring to you Hitting the Books Quarterly, a semi-semi-annual roundup of books that may not strictly be about tech but we figure you’ll like nonetheless.This edition’s selection runs the gamut from STEM to Sci-Fi including selections from New York Times bestselling author John Scalzi, UC Berkeley Professor of Sociology Carolyn Chen, and journalist Stephen Witt. We hope you enjoy.—Princeton University PressWork Pray Code: When Work Becomes Religion in Silicon Valley by Carolyn ChenSilicon Valley may tout itself as the Emerald City at the end of America’s yellow brick road but one need only pull back the curtain to find the oppressive capitalist machinery hidden behind. In her new book, Work Pray Code, UC Berkeley Professor of Sociology Carolyn Chen examines how an industry already primed to worship the Myth of the Founder has steadily imposed itself upon the religious beliefs and practices of its workers, hawking Buddhist-adjacent “wellness programs” in hopes of them achieving productivity enlightenment. What, you thought the company town wouldn’t include a company church?Penguin Books How Music Got Free: A Story of Obsession and Invention... Continue reading at 'Engadget'
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In this interview, bestselling author Laura Lippman discusses how a favorite film helped inspire her new mystery novel, Murder Takes a Vacation. The post Laura Lippman: On Developing Good Writing Habits and Routines appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-06-17 09:00:00 UTC ]
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With titles like Old THOT Next Door and My Baby Daddy Is A Bedbug, Millz’s books have no trouble capturing the attention of the internet. Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2025-06-14 09:00:00 UTC ]
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Bestselling author Lauren Magaziner shares how to find light in the darkness when it comes to writing fiction, especially for MG readers. The post How to Find Light in the Darkness in Fiction appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-06-12 20:00:00 UTC ]
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Bestselling author Katherine Reay shares how copying the masters can help writers create and protect their own voices as writers. The post Copying the Masters: Creating and Protecting Your Voice appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-06-10 01:00:00 UTC ]
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For the bestselling author of the new novel "Atmosphere," a perfect day involves reading, a hike in Encino, perusing paint colors at Farrow & Ball and more reading. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2025-06-08 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne discusses using small-town settings to deepen character connections, including tips for enhancing settings. The post The Heart of the Story: Using Small-Town Settings to Deepen Character Connections appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-06-03 20:32:38 UTC ]
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Bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto reimagines Disney's Mulan as a contemporary romance about family expectations, mistaken identity, and high stakes ... Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-06-03 10:02:00 UTC ]
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Clay Stafford has a conversation with bestselling author David Handler on how the characters come first in his mystery novels and more. The post A Conversation With David Handler on How the Character Comes First (Killer Writers) appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-05-31 15:00:00 UTC ]
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An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest novel Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In this interview, bestselling author Karen Swan discusses how a two-word phrase in a headline launched a book series and more. The post Karen Swan: On Managing Time and Timelines appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-05-03 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Bestselling author Lyla Lee shares how getting rather personal can help stories become more universal for readers. The post Creating Universal Stories From the Most Personal appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-04-29 19:00:00 UTC ]
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Why do authors see Meta’s AI model as a threat to their livelihoods? Ella Creamer reportsEarlier this month, a group of protesters gathered outside the London headquarters of Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. They were demonstrating over the company’s use of millions... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2025-04-21 02:00:24 UTC ]
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Bestselling author Joan Holub shares her expertise at storyboarding picture books and graphic novels, with both authors and illustrators. The post Storyboarding for Writers: How Sketching Can Strengthen Your Picture Book or Graphic Novel! appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bestselling author of the Sebastian St. Cyr Mysteries C. S. Harris shares eight ways to keep a long-running book series fresh. The post 8 Ways to Keep a Long-Running Series Fresh, Book After Book appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-04-17 12:23:27 UTC ]
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Bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning television writer Matt Goldman shares 10 things he's learned about writing over the years. The post 10 Things I’ve Learned About Writing From Being a Stand-Up Comic and in the Writer’s Room of Emmy Award-Winning TV Shows appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2025-04-17 02:20:28 UTC ]
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