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Can MrBeast Get Gen Z to Read James Patterson?

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 5:01 PM

Patterson has worked with a handful of celebrities on books in recent years, but his collaboration with YouTube’s biggest star aims for a new audience.

Can a Polish Epic Become the World’s Next Period Drama Hit?

Monday, September 14, 2026 - 5:26 AM

“The Doll” on Netflix is based on a novel that’s revered in Poland. It also has the requisite duels, corsets and palaces, as well as elaborate wigs and mustaches.