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Lisa Dusenbery
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The Short Answer
So in order to say why I’m making movies I would have to answer why I write books and maybe, more importantly, why I would ever want to publish a book that I had written. At that point your getting…
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Another Look at Hormonal Birth Control
Is it possible to write a feminist critique of birth control? Holly Grigg-Spall tries to do so in her new book Sweetening the Pill, but according to our editorial assistant Lauren O’Neal’s review in the New Inquiry, she doesn’t exactly succeed:…
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Hurry, Sloth!
Looking for something delightful? Watch Black Francis of The Pixies read James Otto Seibold’s Lost Sloth, “the best-ever, and funniest, picture book about a sloth.” Enjoy:
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Happy Independence Day!
We’ll be taking it easy around here today, but we hope you’ll find some time to read Roxane Gay’s excellent interview with Terry Tempest Williams. The discussion, which touches on democracy, community, and intimacy with the land, will give you lots to…
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“What was his name? Mark Carson!”
At BuzzFeed, images of New York’s Rally Against Hate. The rally came in response to recent anti-gay hate crimes, including the murder of Mark Carson, who was shot in the West Village on May 18.
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Happy Birthday, Longreads!
Longreads just celebrated its fourth birthday. Check out their rundown of frequent #longreads contributors and recommendations. And then do some reading to celebrate!
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“Things You Should Know About Isaac Fitzgerald”
For the past two, almost three years, the story behind a lot of my writing has been shaped by Isaac. He is the editor behind the writer. Really, Isaac is the editor alongside the writer. Yesterday Isaac Fitzgerald announced that he will…
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Boston Marathon Explosions
There are reports of serious injuries after two explosions detonated at the Boston Marathon finish line. Live updates can be found here. Our thoughts are with the victims and the city of Boston. UPDATE: President Obama will address the nation at…
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Algren, The Movie
Check out the trailer for the forthcoming documentary on writer Nelson Algren, “recipient of the first National Book Award for Man With a Golden Arm, Simone de Beauvoir’s ‘Chicago Bohemian’ lover, a Beat writer before the Beats, a forerunner of the Gonzo movement, drinking…
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Peter Rock Rocks SF
Peter Rock will be in San Francisco this weekend, reading from his latest novel, The Shelter Cycle. Join him on Saturday, April 13, 7:00pm – 8:00pm at Green Apple Books (506 Clement Street). And stick around for drinks afterward at Abbey Tavern.…
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Tonight in SF: Julia Weldon at Bottom of the Hill
Bay Area! Julia Weldon, Kitten Grenade, and E&M are performing at Bottom of the Hill tonight! Ages 21 & over. Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9. Buy your tickets right here!