Fake Authenticity Is Toxic, and So Are Iowa-Style Writing Workshops
“Authenticity Games” by Laura M. Martin I discovered Connection Games in 2021, after moving out of the townhome I shared with a man I’d met in...
Exclusive Cover Reveal: “Homeseeking” by Karissa Chen
Electric Literature is pleased to reveal the cover of Homeseeking, the highly-anticipated debut novel by Karissa Chen, which will be published by Putnam on January 7th,...
8 Magical Libraries in Literature
I suspect many writers spend hours and hours at their local library and, if they’re anything like me, they can often feel like they’re swallowed up...
‘X’ Denies Music Companies’ Remaining Piracy Liability Claims in Court
In a complaint filed at a Nashville federal court last spring, Universal Music, Sony Music, EMI and others, accused X Corp of “breeding” mass copyright infringement....
Rightsholders Seek Broad and Flexible Sports Piracy Blockades in Canada
Three years ago, Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal upheld the first pirate site-blocking order in the country. The landmark decision opened the door to additional and...
’10K Pirate Sites Blocked in 60 Days’: Piracy Shield Triggers Kool-Aid Crisis
Since its official launch at the start of February 1, 2024, much has been said and written about Italy’s ‘Piracy Shield’ IPTV blocking system. Yet, by...
BREIN Battled ISPs For Years; They’re United Against Pirate IPTV Services
Way back in 2010, Dutch anti-piracy group BREIN embarked on a mission to have The Pirate Bay blocked in the Netherlands. Ziggo, the country’s largest ISP,...
11 Book Club Picks For April 2024, From The Stacks To Subtle Asian Book Club
Spring has definitely sprung on some of this month’s book club-selected book covers! And, more important than the cover, this month has excellent picks whether you...
NYT’s The Mini crossword answers for April 11
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and...
10 of the Best Books about Octopuses. Or Octopi. Or Octopodes. Whatever You Call Them.
Let’s talk about octopus books. Octopuses (don’t get me started on Octopi) make some of the best literary subjects for fiction and nonfiction alike. As animals...
