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the ask@AAR: Any one using AI? If so, how?
This column is not, I promise you, written by AI. I’ve never published anything that is wholly written by AI. I have, however, published work that is helped by AI–sometimes for editing, sometimes for a first…
August Releases! What are you excited about?
Coming Soon – The Books We’re Most Looking Forward to Reading in August 2025 We would love to hear which books you’re looking forward to in the coming weeks. Here are a few from our…
the ask@AAR: What do YOU think are the best films of this century?
I’ve read, several times, the New York Times’ list of the Best Films of the 21st Century and, man, does it miss the mark. (You can see the list at IMDB here.) The top choice—Parasite—has been…
Where do you fall on the fanfiction controversies?
I’ve been fascinated by some of the conversations the internet has been having about fanfic and the ethical/financial questions it raises. We live in a time where fandom no longer involves just buying a one-off product…
the ask@AAR: What can’t you forgive in a lead?
Last night, Dr. Feelgood, my friend Ann and I watched The Man Who Knew Too Much. I had seen it in college and loved it. Morocco! Que Sera Sera! Jimmy and Doris! I had forgotten, however,…
the ask@AAR: What should it cost a library to lend out an ebook?
Today’s ask is inspired by a recent New York Times article about something many readers probably don’t think much about: how libraries pay for ebooks. Several states, including Connecticut and New Jersey, are trying to pass…
July Releases! What are you excited about?
The Books We’re Most Looking Forward to Reading in July 2025* We would love to hear which books you’re looking forward to in the coming weeks. Here are a few from our AAR reviewers. (You can…