Author Detective stories true and fictional, and loving the word “whacked” Just in time for the weekend, here’s a little list of some of the things I’ve been listening to and reading this week, some of it online — Storyboard included,… August 19, 2016 How Saudi Millennials are using social media to revive an ancient literary tradition Saudis are bringing an ancient literary festival into the 21st century with social media such as Instagram.History is happening in Saudi Arabia right now — but I’m not referring to… August 18, 2016 The Pulitzer at 100: Barbara Laker and Wendy Ruderman on “Tainted Justice” The Philadelphia Daily News reporters won the 2010 Investigative Reporting prize for their series on renegade narcotics cops and the snitch who snitched on them. August 16, 2016 A Pulitzer winner gone far too soon and the “other” Elizabeth Taylor Just in time for the weekend, here’s a little list of some of the things I’ve been listening to and reading this week, some of it online — Storyboard included,… August 12, 2016 5(ish) Questions: Adam Hochschild and Texaco’s secret support for Franco in the Spanish Civil War When Adam Hochschild started researching the Spanish Civil War a few years ago, he knew it was already the subject of hundreds of books and thousands of articles. Trying to… August 11, 2016 The Pulitzer at 100: Anthony Shadid, an expert of the human soul War correspondent Francesca Borri on the late journalist's invaluable lesson: On the front line, the only thing you really need is grace. August 9, 2016 Celebrating “Slow Journalism” and the Pulitzers’ 100th birthday (You look fabulous, darling) Just in time for the weekend, here’s a little list of some of the things I’ve been listening to and reading this week, some of it online — Storyboard included,… August 5, 2016 The Pulitzer at 100: The Boston Globe’s Spotlight team and an epic series on priest abuse The reporters won the 2003 Public Service award for its dogged and far-reaching investigation that put a human face on the victims August 4, 2016 Annotation Tuesday! Davy Rothbart and The California Sunday Magazine’s “Crowd Source” Unlike most of us, Davy Rothbart enjoys being thrown off balance, even if it leaves him uncomfortable or embarrassed — or even humiliated.Davy Rothbart played Selfie Man for Crowds on… August 2, 2016 Hunter S. Thompson, William Burroughs and Dorothy Parker — now that would be some party Just in time for the weekend, here’s a little list of some of the things I’ve been listening to and reading this week, some of it online — Storyboard included,… July 29, 2016 Previous 1 … 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 … 245 Next
