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Elisabeth Moss is playing Shirley Jackson in a new movie, and it looks insanely good.

Elisabeth Moss is playing Shirley Jackson in a new movie, and it looks insanely good.

By Emily Temple | May 8, 2020

<em>Watership Down</em> author Richard Adams once called his dog as a witness in a hearing.

Watership Down author Richard Adams once called his dog as a witness in a hearing.

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Our Personalized Quarantine Book Recommendations, Round 7

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Watch some very nerdy writers debating important fantasy topics.

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Read the opening of Sayaka Murata's newest novel, coming in October.

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Kill some time with this 19th century character trope generator.

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