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The Cult of Elena Ferrante
The Cult of Elena Ferrante
A lesson of the blockbuster ‘My Brilliant Friend’ is that an air of mystery can be great publicity for writers
Janice Harayda
Aug 4
We’ll Always Have Books About Paris
We’ll Always Have Books About Paris
Olympic records come and go, but a good book about France — whether for adults or children — is a joy forever
Janice Harayda
Jul 30
Why You Shouldn’t ‘Live Like Scarlett Johansson’ As The New York Times Says But Live Like Me
Why You Shouldn’t ‘Live Like Scarlett Johansson’ As The New York Times Says But Live Like Me
America’s newspaper of record has unrealistic expectations, and I am a better role model for the nation
Janice Harayda
Jul 14
Rest In Peace, Pumpkin
Rest In Peace, Pumpkin
A gifted journalist shows you how to write brilliantly about your dead pet in under 150 words
Janice Harayda
Jul 11
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
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