Book Review: “We Killed: The Rise of Women in American Comedy…A Very Oral History”
We Killed: The Rise of Women in American Comedy…A Very Oral History — a book review by Roz Warren It has taken the American entertainment industry far too … Read more
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Publishers, Weakly: What the Penguin/Random House Merger Really Means
Merger is just one more death rattle of the once thriving book publishing trade By Michael Levin When I saw the word “synergies” applied to the proposed merger … Read more
A Different Kind of ‘Privatization’
Five months ago a public library was closed in north London as part of a cost-cutting measure. Now a remarkable thing has happened. A group of squatters composed of artists, students and a former librarian have moved into the libra…
Fifty Shades of … OMG!
When I purchased my copy of “Fifty Shades of Grey,” the first book in the Fifty Shades trilogy, the cashier asked if I wanted a receipt. “Absolutely,“ I … Read more
New Novel Follows Man Looking for Love with Comic Help from Lucifer
“The Devil Loves Disco” by Kevin Collins portrays a man unlucky in love who accepts help from the Devil himself to find Ms. Right “The Devil Loves Disco” … Read more
An Indie Comedy and Humor Book Contest? Shirley You Jest!
This first-ever indie book contest awards publicity-based prizes LOS ANGELES, CA – The Shirley You Jest! Book Awards upholds the belief that laughter can cure what ails ya. … Read more
