Jonathan Durbin

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[Poets & Writers @poetswritersinc]

“Our culture’s system of awarding recognition is weird and unfair,” writes Jonathan Durbin (@jimsteele88) in his new feature about “best” lists. “Celebrity is an odd term to apply to even the best-known literary authors.” https://t.co/Q7xdrXh9zR #SubscriptionOnly

[Poets & Writers @poetswritersinc]

“The literary community is thriving on Substack,” argues Jonathan Durbin (@jimsteele88). Read about how authors like @rebeccamakkai and Lincoln Michel (@TheLincoln) are using the platform to talk craft or offer “funny writing advice and industry intel”: https://t.co/Tjvu8WCE5w

[Jonathan Durbin @jimsteele88]

So honored to have interviewed my in-box. Thanks, @skunkorama @poetswritersinc

[Poets & Writers @poetswritersinc]

#ICYMI: Brian Gresko discusses @thisisEJKoh’s writing on the Korean diaspora and emancipating power of love; Jonathan Durbin (@jimsteele88) notes authors’ engaging uses of Substack; and @AuthorsGuild fights to protect authors’ rights from AI: https://t.co/Tjvu8WC6fY

[Jonathan Durbin @jimsteele88]

So many congrats, @LauraSpenceAsh. Happy to see this in the world.

[Celadon Books @CeladonBooks]

🎉 Happy Pub Day to BEYOND THAT, THE SEA by @LauraSpenceAsh! 🎉

⭐“Swoon-worthy read” @TodayShow via Julia Quinn, author of @Bridgerton Series ⭐ April Indie Next ⭐ Starred review @PublishersWkly ⭐Most anticipated by @Goodreads, @PopSugar, Zibby Mag ⭐https://t.co/Xq7umWAR1N

[Jonathan Durbin @jimsteele88]

What @PhoebeOathout said.

[Jonathan Durbin @jimsteele88]

Another of the best books I read this year.

[Jonathan Durbin @jimsteele88]

Proud of the team for this one.

[NYC Tourism + Conventions @nyctourism]

🧵 This video marks the debut of our #NYCLocalLegends series. At @NYCgo, we think there’s no better way to see New York City than through the eyes of a local.
https://t.co/Sob1rBfvAq

[Jonathan Durbin @jimsteele88]

One of the best books I read this year.

[The Center for Fiction @Center4Fiction]

We are delighted to announce that the winner of our 2022 First Novel Prize is Noor Naga, author of If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English (Graywolf Press)! Congratulations! https://t.co/qgJQOk8AmZ

[Maribeth Batcha @mbatcha]

It's also a great time to support lit mags, big and small, and thank those orgs that fund the work we do. @WhitingFdn @NEAarts @NYSCArts @CLMPorg @MellonFdn.

[Jonathan Durbin @jimsteele88]

@LauraSpenceAsh @summerbrennan @CeladonBooks @LauraSpenceAsh — the way you hold sensitivity for your characters floored me. Can't recall the last time I'd been so moved by a novel; can't wait to see it in the world.

[Samuel Beckett @samuelbbeckett]

VLADIMIR: Well? Shall we go?
ESTRAGON: Yes, let's go.
They do not move.

[Jonathan Durbin @jimsteele88]

So looking forward to this. Congrats, @LauraSpenceAsh.

[Jonathan Durbin @jimsteele88]

Fantastic long weekend with @asfmag and a host of the smartest, most talented writers I've had the pleasure to meet in a long time. Their work! Looking forward to seeing it out in the world.

[Jonathan Durbin @jimsteele88]

The writing in this book!

[New York Times Books @nytimesbooks]

Noor Naga’s debut novel, “If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English,” begins with a meet-cute in Cairo between an Egyptian and an American. What follows is a propulsive and philosophical look at the forces of identity, belonging and globalism. https://t.co/4mx0CcifhP

[Jonathan Durbin @jimsteele88]

This one cuts.

[Steve Almond @stevealmondjoy]

So glad @poetswritersinc put this one online. So many writers endure failure in solitude. I know I did. But we have more to learn from our failures than our triumphs:
https://t.co/ZXCDFLrPTx

[NYC Tourism + Conventions @nyctourism]

In this episode of #TheFreedomToBe we spotlight NYC's Black dance community via two Alvin Ailey dancers who moved here to pursue their dreams. Both enjoy the sense of community and freedom of expression they’ve found. On #NationalDanceDay, #ItsTimeForNYC https://t.co/WGfFoYC8Ru

[John Frankensteiner @JFrankensteiner]

Hunter S. Thompson wrote this one week after 9/11, basically called what the 21st Century would become

[Jonathan Durbin @jimsteele88]

This is happy-making news.