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November 3, 2022
Critical Mass
The Penguin Random House–Simon & Schuster Merger Has Been Blocked. What Now?
While the anti-monopoly movement has a huge victory to celebrate, the publishing industry is left with a sense of impending doom.
September 16, 2019
The Soapbox
Native Spirituality is Not For Sale
Colonizers once tried to erase indigenous culture. Now they exploit it.
April 11, 2019
Why Pet Sematary Refuses to Die
Stephen King’s story focuses on our culture’s obsessive denial of grief.
October 30, 2018
In Elevation, Stephen King Lightens His Touch
The latest from America's horror bard finds a fantastical kind of empathy in small-town America.
July 30, 2018
Castle Rock Showcases the Worst Hometown in America
Hulu’s new series combines the worlds of Stephen King in one deadly, nostalgia-steeped nightmare.
September 23, 2016
James Patterson won’t be murdering Stephen King after all.
May 9, 2015
How to Make a Good Film About Writing
October 1, 2013
Be Proud of Your Stephen King Fandom
November 6, 2000
March 22, 2013
Why 'The Shining' Continues to Shine
A documentary pays tribute to Kubrick and parodies film commentary
November 17, 2011
The Biggest What-If Hovering Over Obama’s Presidency

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