Shilling Books While Rome Burns: Why Politicians Need to Focus on Their Day Jobs

To some of his constituents, it may seem as though Chuck Schumer, the Minority Leader of the US Senate, has spent a bunch of time pontificating on Bluesky lately and not enough time taking decisive action against increasing fascism in America. But this coming Tuesday he will publish a new book called Antisemitism in America: […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2025-03-13 08:58:11 UTC ]

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Chuck Schumer has emerged as the breakout main character of Bluesky—for the worst reasons

After the Senate minority leader’s decision to help Trump avert a shutdown of the GOP’s own making, Bluesky erupted with anger and savage memes. What was perhaps the least timely book tour in American history has been postponed. Continue reading at Fast Company

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Jane Austen’s Many Literary Afterlives: A Reading List

I have always loved Jane Austen, even though I have been very wrong about her. I remember the day I learned that Austen was not as original a writer as I had thought. I was reading a book called Evelina by Frances Burney. It was a novel Austen herself had read and loved: that’s why […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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15 tips to get more out of Google Contacts

Old-fashioned address books and rolodexes are becoming an increasingly rare sight as the world goes digital. What’s more, digital address books are not something you need to buy separately. If you have an email address with Google (Gmail), Microsoft (Outlook), or Apple (iCloud), for... Continue reading at PC World

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Bargains on aging Midtown buildings lure Larry Silverstein

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Ryan Gosling and Miller/Lord’s Project Hail Mary could be the sci-fi event of 2026

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Take-Two’s lawyers think Remedy’s new R logo is too similar to Rockstar’s R logo

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The Guardian view on modern writers: the myth of the reclusive author | Editorial

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New publisher plans to offer budding authors £24,000 salary

De Montfort Literature will employ an algorithm ‘to identify career novelists’, and hopes to free its writers from second jobsEven the most revered authors held down day jobs, from TS Eliot’s time at Lloyd’s to Walt Whitman’s stint as a government clerk. Now a “successful hedge fund with a... Continue reading at The Guardian

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One way or another

Patrice Lawrence won last year’s YA Book Prize with her first novel, Orangeboy, and is shortlisted this year with its follow-up. She discusses diversity, day jobs and Blondie with Caroline Carpenter. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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10 Famous Creative Minds That Didn't Quit Their Day Jobs

Kurt Vonnegut worked at a car dealer after publishing his first novel, and Philip Glass worked as a plumber while crafting his music. So while you may be itching to ditch your 9 to 5, take a lesson from these legendary creatives and pursue your passions while still collecting a pay check.No... Continue reading at Fast Company

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