Is the pandemic twist the new 9/11 twist?

Is the pandemic twist the new 9/11 twist?

By Jessie Gaynor | September 15, 2022

Attention, phonies: a rare signed edition of <em>The Catcher in the Rye</em> is up for sale.

Attention, phonies: a rare signed edition of The Catcher in the Rye is up for sale.

By Jessie Gaynor | September 12, 2022

Like everything else, all those book bans are probably Facebook's fault.

Like everything else, all those book bans are probably Facebook's fault.

By Jessie Gaynor | September 9, 2022

The Gilead Expanded Universe will continue with the Hulu adaptation of <em>The Testaments</em>.

The Gilead Expanded Universe will continue with the Hulu adaptation of The Testaments.

By Jessie Gaynor | September 9, 2022

Today's hero: the 82-year-old Egyptian man who has collected 15,000 books for his community.

Today's hero: the 82-year-old Egyptian man who has collected 15,000 books for his community.

By Jessie Gaynor | September 8, 2022

Check out this typeface inspired by Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío.

Check out this typeface inspired by Nicaraguan poet Rubén Darío.

By Jessie Gaynor | September 7, 2022

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Bad Blood: A poet is suing Taylor Swift for more than $1 million for copyright infringement.

Bad Blood: A poet is suing Taylor Swift for more than $1 million for copyright infringement.

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A comedy duo is replacing the covers of Jared Kushner's book with a new and improved version.

A comedy duo is replacing the covers of Jared Kushner's book with a new and improved version.

By Jessie Gaynor | August 24, 2022

If you're obsessed with Bama Rush Tok, read <em>Eating the Cheshire Cat</em>.

If you're obsessed with Bama Rush Tok, read Eating the Cheshire Cat.

By Jessie Gaynor | August 23, 2022

Shakespeare plays as Daily Mail headlines.

Shakespeare plays as Daily Mail headlines.

By Jessie Gaynor | August 18, 2022

Book banning goes full ouroboros as a Texas school district removes the Bible from its shelves.

Book banning goes full ouroboros as a Texas school district removes the Bible from its shelves.

By Jessie Gaynor | August 16, 2022

You'll soon be able to bid on Joan Didion's art, cookware, and desk.

You'll soon be able to bid on Joan Didion's art, cookware, and desk.

By Jessie Gaynor | August 15, 2022

You can now read a compilation of Patricia Highsmith's comics.

You can now read a compilation of Patricia Highsmith's comics.

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