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RIP Norman Juster (This week in books)

March 12, 2021 by Nathan Bransford 1 Comment

This week! Books! Sad news this week as Norman Juster, the author of one of the most beloved and influential children’s books of all time, The Phantom Tollbooth, passed away at the age of 91. Smithsonian has a fascinating adaptation of Angus Fletcher’s new book, which breaks down eight important literary innovations and the neuroscience […]

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Don’t dehumanize authors (This week in books)

August 7, 2020 by Nathan Bransford Leave a Comment

This week! Books! Certain segments of the book buying and reviewing world have long held that they can say whatever the heck they want about authors, but any authors who respond are by definition “authors behaving badly.” The latest broadside against this dynamic comes from author Kacen Callender, who argues that the “idea that an […]

Filed Under: This Week in Books Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, DongWon Song, Gayle Jones, Hugo Awards, Kacen Callender, Stephenie Meyer

Give the gift of writing! (This week in books)

December 6, 2019 by Nathan Bransford 1 Comment

Writing is one of the most meaningful pursuits life has to offer. And if you’re looking for a gift for a writer in your life this holiday season, consider gifting them some encouragement! I offer consultations, edits, coaching, and more, and I’d be happy to help your loved one with whatever you think they need […]

Filed Under: This Week in Books Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Barnes & Noble, Book covers, National Book Awards, New York Times, Scotland, Virtual Reality

Amazon and Bezos in the spotlight (This week in books)

October 11, 2019 by Nathan Bransford Leave a Comment

This week in Amazon! I mean books! There were dueling Jeff Bezos profiles in two of our finest print institutions. First up, The New Yorker, which looks at Amazon through the lens of its overall impact and potentially monopolistic practices. And while the profile in The Atlantic covers much of that ground, it also takes […]

Filed Under: This Week in Books Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Janet Reid, Jeff Bezos, Mike Shatzkin, National Book Awards, Nobel Prize

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