What Blurbs Really Mean | The New Yorker

There’s a moment towards the end of Adelle Waldman’s new novel, Help Wanted, where a smart-but-insecure young woman named Nicole, who’s a worker in a big-box store, approaches her manager to ask him what he thinks about her ambition to go to college. The manager, nicknamed “Big Will,” is a good guy, but he’s distracted….

(bell ringing) [Narrator] Every year, Forbes magazine publishes a list of 30 people under 30. 30 outstanding individuals. This is a different group. The 30 over 30, people who happen to be over 30 years old. All these people are alive. They made it onto this list for no particular reason. Today I did the…

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Traveling solo can be one of the most rewarding experiences, offering freedom, self-discovery, and the opportunity to meet new people and explore new places on your terms. However, it also comes with unique challenges and risks. Ensuring your safety while traveling alone is paramount to making your journey enjoyable and stress-free. Here are essential tips…

Video games are revolutionizing modern storytelling by offering interactive, immersive experiences. They blend narrative depth with player agency, creating unique, personal stories. Video games have transcended their traditional role as mere entertainment. They now serve as a powerful medium for storytelling, captivating players with rich narratives and complex characters. Unlike books or movies, games allow…