Jim Zarroli
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Writer Joan Didion's possessions sell for eye-popping prices at auction
The late author Joan Didion was an exemplar of the New Journalism of the 1960s. Many fans traveled to Hudson, N.Y., to see some of her possessions up for auction. A pair of sunglass fetched $27,000. → Read More
Chautauqua Institution re-examines security after Salman Rushdie attack
When the author was attacked earlier this month, he was taking the stage at New York's Chautauqua Institution. The storied place in American cultural life is now rethinking how open it should be. → Read More
Exiled writers reflect on freedom of speech in America in light of Rushdie attack
For dissident writers fleeing persecution overseas, the United States has long been a safe haven, a place where freedom of expression is tolerated and, even, valued. → Read More
Why states are changing the laws that govern libraries serving communities
At a time of concern about book banning, states are passing laws to tighten control over public libraries. The laws address how libraries are managed and some laws may open librarians to legal action. → Read More
Russian invasion upends young, flourishing Ukrainian publishing industry
After the Crimea invasion, a backlash against Russian books filled with propaganda led to the growth of Ukraine's own book industry. But Russia's latest attacks and Covid have created major obstacles. → Read More
Sandy Hook took place as 'alternative facts' muscled out objective truth
A feature writer at The New York Times, author Elizabeth Williamson is a compassionate storyteller and a thorough reporter who never loses sight of the larger issues Newtown presents. → Read More
TikTok is driving book sales. Here are some titles #BookTok recommends
BookTok — the world of book lovers on TikTok — is becoming a major force in the publishing industry. → Read More
TikTok is driving book sales. Here are some titles #BookTok recommends
BookTok — the world of book lovers on TikTok — is becoming a major force in the publishing industry. → Read More
Atrocities Of 'Conquistadores' Take Shape In New History By Mexican-Born Author
Historian Fernando Cervantes marshals an enormous array of primary and secondary sources to tell the story of the decades that followed Christopher Columbus' arrival to the New World. → Read More
Stocks 2020: A Stunning Crash, Then A Record-Setting Boom Created Centibillionaires
The stock market meltdown made way to a stunning rebound that made the rich a lot richer. What happened? → Read More
In Pandemic, The Most Wonderful Time For Christmas Songs Turned Out To Be ... In July
Stations have been playing Christmas music earlier than ever this year, as a way of luring in listeners during the pandemic. One Indiana station was doing it in July. → Read More
There's Rich, And Then There's Jeff Bezos Rich: Meet The World's Centibillionaires
The Amazon CEO and four other billionaires are part of the world's most exclusive club in the midst of the pandemic: those whose fortunes exceed $100 billion. → Read More
He Thought Day Trading Would Be A Thrill. He Ended Up Losing $127,000
With millions stuck at home, more and more people are trying day trading. Most will end up losing money, studies show, while troubling cases of addiction are also on the rise. → Read More
Nasdaq Takes Aim At All-White, Male Company Boards With Diversity Proposal
The exchange wants to require listed companies to include women and minorities. California and Goldman Sachs have made similar steps recently; some European countries have had such rules for years. → Read More
Dow Surges Past 30,000 Points For 1st Time In Historic Milestone
Markets welcomed President Trump's recommendation the transition process begin, which will provide critical resources and information to President-elect Joe Biden's team. → Read More
CEOs Urge Trump To Concede: 'Not A Moment To Waste' In Fighting COVID-19
More than 150 business leaders released a letter calling on President Trump to start the transition process, given the urgent need to tackle the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Fate Of Pandemic Funds Sparks Unusual Dispute Between Treasury And Federal Reserve
The Fed is pushing back against a request from Treasury to wind down emergency lending programs set up in the wake of the coronavirus. → Read More
Trump Launched A Trade War Against China. Don't Look To Biden To Reverse It
The president-elect can undo many of Trump's tariffs with the stroke of a pen, but he's unlikely to do so now that the tenor of the U.S.-China relationship has changed. → Read More
Stocks Hit Record High On Moderna's Vaccine News; Dow Nears 30,000
Investors were also reassured by comments from two Biden advisers that no nationwide COVID-19 lockdowns are being contemplated. → Read More
Stocks Post Best Week Since April Despite Tumultuous And Unresolved Election
Investors are betting on at least two more years of divided government, spurring the best weekly stock gains in months. → Read More