Publisher stops selling disgraced author Ross Barkan’s book about his friend Mamdani due to plagiarism controversy
Penguin Random House has halted the sales and promotion of journalist Ross Barkan’s upcoming book following his recent dismissal from New York Magazine over multiple plagiarism allegations. The book, which highlights Mayor Zoran Mamdani and counts Barkan as one of his key supporters in journalism, was originally set to be released in October. However, “The […]
Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed’s New Book Minimizes Leftist Violence: ‘the U.S. Government Kills Millions’
Michigan Senate Candidate Promotes Controversial Book on Violence Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed has been using his podcast to highlight a book that appears to downplay violence associated with leftist movements. In several discussions, more insights into El-Sayed’s far-left views have emerged, particularly connected to the book Let’s Get Radicalized Now, authored by Kelly Hayes and Mariame […]
Ten years ago, ‘sensitivity readers’ challenged my novel; a new book clarifies the reasons.
Reflections on a 20-Year-Old Novel Back in 2016, I received a call from an editor at Simon & Schuster in New York. They were preparing to release a new edition of my first novel, “girl” (1994). We were updating the cover and revisiting the content. Typically, new editions are joyful milestones for authors. I mean, […]
Ruby Rippey challenges Gavin Newsom’s book assertions in essay about the affair.
Ruby Rippey Discusses Affair with Gavin Newsom Ruby Rippey, a former aide to Governor Gavin Newsom in San Francisco City Hall, opened up about their 2005 affair in a recent interview. In an essay she published on Tuesday, Newsom suggested that her account didn’t fully capture the truth of what transpired. In her newly released […]
Kathryn Krick faces new cult allegations following popular book signing event.
Controversial Pastor Faces Criticism Over Prayer Services A pastor based in Los Angeles is back in the spotlight following a recent book signing that raised eyebrows across the religious community. Kathryn Crick, who leads Five Fold Church (also called 5F Church), is under fire from some Christian leaders who claim her practices resemble those of […]
Book Soup in West Hollywood shuts down indefinitely due to a water main break
Book Soup, a beloved bookstore in West Hollywood that Elton John famously joked about, has hit some rough waters—literally. Recently, a local water main break caused significant flooding, forcing the store to close its doors for the time being. In an announcement made on Saturday, the bookstore said it aims to reopen soon but needs […]
Looking to sell your book? Disparage the Christians who brought you up.
A Memoir Event in Portland Last year in Portland, I attended an author event at a local bookstore featuring a memoir titled “Burning for God: Fear, Shame, Poverty, and the Establishment of the Christian Right.” The author, Josiah Hesse, shared his story of a challenging upbringing within a small, rural evangelical community in Iowa. The […]
Historian claims it’s discriminatory to challenge her — after her book on slavery was removed from stores due to errors.
The writer behind a well-regarded book on slavery is voicing concern about racism after facing criticism from scholars regarding dubious assertions and poor sourcing in her work. Kelly Greenidge’s 2022 book, “The GrimKES,” narrates the tale of a notable South Carolina family that owned slaves and later contributed to the abolitionist cause. Initially, it was […]
Collin Gosselin’s upcoming book claims he suffered years of mistreatment from his mother, Kate.
Family Drama Unfolds as Colin Gosselin Writes Memoir Jon and Kate Gosselin have been in the limelight for almost two decades, thanks to their reality show that showcased their life with twin daughters and sextuplets. “Jon & Kate Plus 8” ran on TLC from 2007 until their divorce in 2009. Following their split, it was […]
Kelley Paul publishes a new children’s book honoring America’s early and colonial history.
Kelley Paul Explores American History Through Children’s Literature Kelley Paul, recognized for her ties to American politics as the wife of Senator Rand Paul and daughter-in-law of former Congressman Ron Paul, is taking a new path in her career. With the nation’s 250th anniversary on the horizon, she’s ventured into children’s literature, recently discussing her […]