Richard Stursberg's 'Lament for a Literature' reveals the decline of Canadian literature due to foreign control and a shift away from national identity in publishing.
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Mark Oppenheimer's biography of Judy Blume delves into her life, literary contributions, and the cultural influences that shaped her iconic storytelling.
Amanda Ripley argues that the media's fixation on Trump distracts from critical issues in society, similar to a dysfunctional family dynamic.
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