- Oxford Dictionaries considers reviewing definition wording after accusation of sexism. (The Guardian)
- Judy Blume, Amy Poehler, and Kate DiCamillo to write forewords for Beverly Cleary re-releases in honour of author’s 100th birthday. (Galleycat)
- Roboreader wants to help university students write better. (Slate)
- Artist Brian Joseph Davis police sketches five literary characters based on their book descriptions. (Mental Floss)
- Russian colleges have an old-fashion book burning for textbooks linked to business mogul George Soros’s charity. (CNBC)
- Neil Patrick Harris to star in A Series of Unfortunate Events TV series, Kevin Spacey tapped for J.D. Salinger biopic, and food writer Michael Pollan to star in his own show on Netflix. (GalleyCat)
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