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Why one writer’s strange book won the biggest book prize

May 5, 2026

A single novel changed everything for Daniel Kraus. The book, called Angel Down, has just one long sentence that mixes horror, war memories, and poetry. It starts with soldiers in World War I finding something strange tangled in barbed wire—an angel. Critics always put Kraus in the horror corner, bu

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How Disney does live shows: the making of Bluey’s Best Day Ever

April 25, 2026

The team behind the new Disneyland show “Bluey’s Best Day Ever” recently shared how they built the script piece by piece. Instead of locking everything down at once, they ran trial sessions where actors and writers tried out lines and scenes. For the unicorn character Unicorse, they held mini-worksh

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Different paths to sharing a life: Two new memoirs show two sides of storytelling

April 19, 2026

One recent release dives deep while another zooms ahead. In one book, the author collects years of memories like a gardener gathering apples; in the other, the author skips from idea to idea so fast the pages almost flip themselves. No grand speeches, no heavy conclusions—just two honest looks at ho

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Song That Talks About Hope and Hard Times

April 11, 2026

Lee Brice’s new track starts with a simple idea that grew into something bigger. A friend told him about a title, “When the Kingdom Comes, ” and both he and his wife Sara felt it was right. They waited a year and a half, then one night Lee had a sudden burst of inspiration. He knew the chor

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A Story of a TV Writer Who Shaped Crime Dramas

March 20, 2026

Eric Overmyer was a well‑known writer and producer in television. He began his career writing for the hospital drama “St. Elsewhere. ” From there he moved into crime shows, joining NBC’s “Homicide: Life on the Street” in 1996. He stayed with the show until its final season, and helped create the rel

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Labubu’s New Film Adventure

March 19, 2026

A fresh movie based on the Labubu series is officially in development, with well‑known director Paul King at the helm. King, who earned BAFTA praise for “Wonka” and “Paddington, ” will share writing duties with screenwriter Steven Levenson, whose credits include the Tony‑winning “Dear Evan Hansen

education

Why Handwritten Notes Trump Digital Ones

February 14, 2026

Ever wondered why some people still prefer scribbling notes by hand instead of typing or snapping pics? It turns out, there's a good reason for it. Studies have found that jotting down notes manually can boost memory more effectively than typing or taking photos. When someone writes by hand, they e

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Eddie Coyle: A Boston Tale of Crime and Conversation

February 13, 2026

Eddie Coyle, known as Eddie Fingers, isn't your typical criminal mastermind. He's a small-time Boston thief with a knack for getting into trouble. His fingers were once crushed in a desk drawer by an unhappy client, and he's always on the lookout for the next big score. But Eddie's luck is running t

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A Writer's Life: Beyond the Pages

January 27, 2026

Don Winslow, a man of many talents, is not just a writer but also a family man, a former anti-terrorist trainer, and a passionate activist. His life is a tapestry of experiences that have shaped his perspective and his work. At 72, he may not look like the tough guys he writes about, but he has a we

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George R. R. Martin's Unfinished Journey

January 15, 2026

George R. R. Martin, the mastermind behind the epic fantasy series A Song of Ice and Fire, has been on a long and winding journey. It's been over a decade since he published the last book in the series, A Dance with Dragons. Fans have been eagerly waiting for the next installment, The Winds of Winte