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The New York Times Book Review overwhelmingly favors books and book reviews written by men, according to a new study from Brown University. Over the course of a year, the study reveals, 72 percent of all books reviewed in the NYTBR were written by men, and 66 percent of all reviews also carried a male byline. In other words, the most influential venue in the publishing world showcases male authors and reviewers by an average of two to one. ">
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i'd like to add, that i love paula caplan. the woman's a genius who knows how to put her rage to good use.
i'm going to go and (re)read they say you're crazy.... if only to feed my own rage.
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