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Harvard University Press Employees Say Director Drove Down Acquisitions and Morale

Since George T. Andreou ’87 became the press’s director in 2017, staff alleged — in interviews, union surveys, and letters to Harvard officials — that he belittled employees and mismanaged the publishing house.

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Harvard Authors Profile: Austin E. Taylor ’21 on Her Debut Novel, Women in STEM, and Maine Roots

Austin E. Taylor ’21 — former Harvard double concentrator, Mainer, author, and future Stanford law student — is interested in empathy.

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Harvard Authors Profile: Soman Chainani ’01 on Reimagining Fairy Tales for a New Generation

Soman S. Chainani ’01 is best known for the popular fantasy book series “The School for Good and Evil,” spanning eight books between 2013 and 2023.

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Harvard Authors Profile: Elizabeth C. Lim ’08 Writes With a ‘Different Sort of Magic’

Elizabeth C. Lim ’08 has worn many hats. Today, she’s a young adult fantasy author with eight — soon to be nine — novels and an anthology under her belt.

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Learning the Language of Franz Kafka: Inside Mark Harman’s Translation

For Harman, translation is not merely a mechanical process of matching words, but an effort to breathe life into the characters of Franz Kafka.

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‘Vanishing World’ Review: A World Without Sex

“Vanishing World” is equal parts story and thought experiment, an entertaining and thought-provoking commentary on modern society.

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‘Balancing Output with Input’: Margaret Rogerson on Writing Fantasy, Taking Breaks, and Balancing Inspiration and Hard Work

What does writing fantasy novels look like? What is the journey and the daily routine of an author who creates these fantastical universes?

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Should Didion’s ‘Notes to John’ Be Published? No.

Writing is a private and personal practice, and creating, let alone publishing, one’s work requires serious vulnerability and determination.

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‘Dream Count’ Review: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Latest Characters Grapple with Shades of the Unknown

“Dream Count” brings its women’s struggle with the unknown to a poignant head, resulting in a complex exploration of identity and belonging.

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‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Review: Good, but Was It Necessary?

“Sunrise on the Reaping” is a must-read for fans of Collins, but hopefully, this will be our goodbye to Panem — a tearful one, as all final goodbyes should be.

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‘The Rainfall Market’ Review: A Journey Fit For a Childhood Dream Come True

Capturing the beauty of a classic fairytale, “The Rainfall Market" is well on its way to the reading lists and hearts of countless young readers worldwide.

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‘Let’s Call Her Barbie’ Review: A Page-Turning Tale of Perseverance

“Let’s Call Her Barbie” is an intriguing look at the creation of Barbie, a tale of the importance of following one’s gut and going after what seems impossible.

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‘A Sea of Unspoken Things’ Review: A Mystery that Pulls You In and Then Leaves You Adrift

The mystery at the heart of “A Sea of Unspoken Things” is thrilling and gripping, though the ending leaves a sense of lingering dissatisfaction.

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‘Julie Chan Is Dead’ Review: An Enticing, Yet Perplexing Thriller

Despite its uneven pacing, "Julie Chan Is Dead" ultimately lingers as a sharp reminder of the risks of chasing digital fame, making it a memorable read.

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‘Deep End’ Review: Diving into Ali Hazelwood’s Steamiest Book Yet

“Deep End” successfully manages to explore a darker side to Hazelwood’s romance writing while still staying true to the author’s “STEMinist” roots.

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