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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Simon & Schuster expands deal with author who called Jews 'demons' and praised Hamas attack

Simon & Schuster plans to publish a new novel by Susan Abulhawa, an author with a documented record of antisemitic posts and praise for terrorism, and she is openly taunting the critics trying to stop it. Abulhawa announced the expanded partnership in a defiant video, mocking Jewish writers and editors who had spoken out against […] The post Simon & Schuster expands deal with author who called Jews 'demons' and praised Hamas attack appeared first on American Almanac .

Simon & Schuster plans to publish a new novel by Susan Abulhawa, an author with a documented record of antisemitic posts and praise for terrorism, and she is openly taunting the critics trying to stop it. Abulhawa announced the expanded partnership in a defiant video, mocking Jewish writers and editors who had spoken out against her earlier deal with the publishing giant. "The Zionists have missed or don't know, but Simon & Schuster will also be publishing my new novel," she said, adding that "Zionists are really mad." The video included digitally altered footage of her critics, set to foreboding music. Among those targeted: Eliana Johnson, editor in chief of the Washington Free Beacon, and John Podhoretz, editor of Commentary. A Simon &…Open

AI:Simon & Schuster has doubled down on its partnership with Susan Abulhawa, an author whose track record includes labeling Jewish people as "demons" and openly praising the Hamas terrorist attacks. Instead of taking a stand for basic human decency, this major publishing house is rewarding hateful rhetoric. In a move that can only be described as a slap in the face to common sense, Abulhawa has responded to public criticism by releasing a defiant video mocking Jewish writers and editors. The mainstream media's silence on this blatant endorsement of antisemitism allows these radical elements to thrive under the guise of "literature." It is a complete failure of editorial integrity that prioritizes political correctness over fundamental moral…Open

AMERICANTHINKER - Susan Abulhawa knows she has become a liability—why are literary institutions still promoting her?

By Anna Miller How much antisemitic rhetoric must an author produce before literary institutions stop describing her as merely “controversial?”

NPR (Chloe Veltman) - Authors wary of content ownership despite court ruling on Anthropic case

The literary world is celebrating Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement with authors. But AI firms may still train models on legally purchased books. What does that mean?

NYTIMES (MJ Franklin) - To Sell the ‘Odyssey,’ Publishers, Like Its Hero, Get Wily

The market for Homer’s epic poem is as crowded as a certain Ithacan palace, and publishers have had to get crafty to attract readers to their editions.

ABCNEWS - WATCH: Why 'The Catcher in the Rye' was linked to high-profile crimes

The Atlantic's Lily Meyer and Sarah Gleim, who wrote, "How 'The Catcher in the Rye' influenced real killers," discuss the book's legacy on its 75th anniversary.

NYTIMES (Valeriya Safronova) - Was a Story That Just Won a Literary Prize A.I.-Generated?

A respected literary magazine has published an award-winning short story many readers believe to be generated by artificial intelligence. Experts aren’t all so sure.

NYTIMES (Alexandra Alter) - How Authors and Readers Feel About the ‘Shy Girl’ Cancellation

Major publishing houses risk unwittingly putting out books generated with A.I. tools. Authors and readers are frustrated, nervous and grasping for solutions.

NYTIMES (Elisabeth Egan) - Meet the ‘Literary King of Tulsa’ (Before He Moves to Seattle)

In his free time, Jeff Martin mobilized best-selling authors to travel to sold-out events in his hometown. He will soon expand his horizons.

NYTIMES (Dan Barry) - Writers Are Being Targeted by Scams. This Reporter Knows the Feeling.

From George Saunders to the National Book Foundation, the literary world has been besieged by fake requests. Just like me.