David sends us "My in-depth (and lengthy) conversation (MP3) with Jeff Vandermeer about Borne, about storytelling in the age of climate change, about biotech and personhood, and about why weird fiction is so well-equipped to address the crises we find ourselves in as a species, just went live "
Listen: a conversation with Jeff Vandermeer about his weird biotech novel Borne
AI hallucinated a "best summer reading" list and, the Chicago Sun-Times published it
It is unclear whether the Best Summer Reading of 2025 list was a "paid insert" or published as branded content, but the Chicago Sun-Times is taking the heat for unedited… READ THE REST
This tiny Maine bookstore runs entirely on the honor system
The Pushcart Press Bookstore, claiming to be the world's smallest bookstore, is an enchanting literary destination in Sedgwick, Maine. Located atop Christy Hill overlooking Acadia National Park, this tiny bookshop… READ THE REST
Peter Kuper's Insectopolis: A history of insects, told by insects
Next week, acclaimed cartoonist Peter Kuper's new book Insectopolis: A Natural History will be released. It's a magnificent achievement in cartooning, presenting the story of insects, of their relationship to… READ THE REST
Transform robotic AI text into human writing with this $40 tool
TL;DR: Stop settling for lifeless copy—humanize it with a lifetime of Undetectable Humanizer for just $39.99 (reg. $1,080). We've all read that AI-generated paragraph that technically makes sense but gives the emotional… READ THE REST
Learn ASL for $15 without leaving your couch (or sweatpants)
TL;DR: Learn to sign like a pro (or at least enough to impress your next date) with this 13-course ASL bundle for $14.97 (reg. $104). While learning a new language is probably on… READ THE REST
Wireless and wallet-friendly—like a tracker should be
TL;DR: Looks like a credit card; acts like a GPS—get three KeySmart SmartCards for just $79.97 (reg. $119.97). You know what no one misses? That mini panic attack when you reach for your wallet and… READ THE REST
