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Does a decline in reading cause political dysfunction?
Americans read less and scroll more. Social media can undermine critical thinking skills and contribute to polarization. As a book person, it’s fascinating that if everyone reads more books, everything is better. Vox‘Seric Levitz is considering the claim that the decline in reading is addictive to our politics, and while his answer is not a simple affirmation you might want, it’s just the subtle analysis that the moment wants. We all need to challenge our assumptions and remind ourselves that reading itself is not a resistance.
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Certainly why should we adapt another Jane Austen?
The studio behind pride and prejudice in 2005 and adaptation in 2020s Emma I’m running the play again. Daisy Edgar Jones will be appearing in upcoming adaptations Sensation and sensitivity It is produced with focus functions and working title film. From the swamp where Claudad sings Twister For an adaptation of a long-loved classic? Edgar Jones’ hell.
NPR Staff’s Favorite Book of the Year
It’s fun to watch this roundup of favorite books by correspondents, editors and other staff, as NPR hosts tend to get all the glory. There are many familiar titles (auditions, antidotes, and dream hotels among them), as well as some fresh selections. I added liquid and fair play to the TBR and got a nudge that I was waiting to pick up a vantage point.
Summer releases by Latino authors
Vanessa Diaz, managing editor at Book Riot, is here to crash TBR after seeing a summer release by a Latino writer. For regular news, recommendations and more, subscribe to our Latin Lighting Newsletter.
