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The Misguided Hero Worship of Alice Munro
The Misguided Hero Worship of Alice Munro
A scandal involving a Nobel laureate shows why we should admire our favorite authors, not worship them
Janice Harayda
Jul 10
How Critics Decide What Books To Review
How Critics Decide What Books To Review
Why I didn’t do a Hemingway biography and more
Janice Harayda
Jul 8
Don’t Blame Jill Biden For Joe’s Faults
Don’t Blame Jill Biden For Joe’s Faults
The media unfairly fault first ladies for their husbands’ missteps, and their double standards hurt all women
Janice Harayda
Jul 6
Does A Century-Old Bestseller Explain Trump’s Appeal?
Does A Century-Old Bestseller Explain Trump’s Appeal?
‘A Message to Garcia’ accused Americans of stupidity and incompetence long before today’s politicians did
Janice Harayda
Jul 2
Why I Judge Books By Their Covers
Why I Judge Books By Their Covers
I’m far from the only critic who does it, and failing to anticipate that can hurt you
Janice Harayda
Jun 29
After ‘Memoirs Of An Ex-Prom Queen’
After ‘Memoirs Of An Ex-Prom Queen’
At age 91, the trailblazing feminist writer Alix Kates Shulman still champions equality, and we owe her for it
Janice Harayda
Jun 26
The Easiest Way To Share Your Faith
The Easiest Way To Share Your Faith
Rosa Parks and others show how to inspire your readers by following the rule: Don’t give a sermon, tell a story
Janice Harayda
Jun 20
Why Critics Don’t Want To Read Your Self-Published Book
Why Critics Don’t Want To Read Your Self-Published Book
My reasons may have nothing to do with your writing and don’t involve a conspiracy against indie authors
Janice Harayda
Jun 17
The Genius of ‘Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House’
The Genius of ‘Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House’
A comic gem has inspired three movies, but the original tale of buyer’s remorse still charms
Janice Harayda
Jun 15
What Book Blurbs Really Mean
What Book Blurbs Really Mean
Witty parodies of words we see too often on dust jackets
Janice Harayda
Jun 14
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