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How Being a Former Gossip Reporter Made Me a Better Writer

How Being a Former Gossip Reporter Made Me a Better Writer

Juliet Izon on What She Learned From Writing About Celebrity Gossip

By Juliet Izon | March 11, 2026

Thousands of writers published an empty book to stick it to Anthropic.

Thousands of writers published an empty book to stick it to Anthropic.

By Brittany Allen | March 10, 2026

The State Department is forcing certain libraries to shutter their passport services.

The State Department is forcing certain libraries to shutter their passport services.

By Brittany Allen | March 10, 2026

Thanks to a group of booksellers, Amazon is pulling out of the Paris Book Fair.

Thanks to a group of booksellers, Amazon is pulling out of the Paris Book Fair.

By Brittany Allen | March 9, 2026

A mini reading list to understand what’s happening in Iran.

A mini reading list to understand what’s happening in Iran.

By Brittany Allen | March 6, 2026

Introducing Dirt Books, a Publishing Imprint For the 22nd Century

Introducing Dirt Books, a Publishing Imprint For the 22nd Century

“The ideal Dirt Books title is a story that could not be told any other way.”

By Brittany Allen | March 5, 2026

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Arundhati Roy quits this year’s Berlinale over “jaw-dropping” jury remarks against political art and Gaza.

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American <em>Woman</em> doll? Samantha is getting a grown-up novel.

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Explore Black literary NYC with this map of 100 important spots.

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Here’s what’s making us happy <em>this</em> week.

Here’s what’s making us happy this week.

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