Gaming the Bestsellers List

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March 9, 2014 | 1

In lieu of writing a legitimately popular book, or having Barack Obama photographed while being “given” your book, it appears that you can get onto the New York Times bestsellers list for about $200,000.

works on special projects for The Millions. He lives in Baltimore and he frequents dive bars. His interests can be followed on his Tumblr, Nick Recommends and Twitter, @nemoran3.

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Welcome Jacob!

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April 13, 2010

We’re welcoming another regular to The Millions. You’ll recognize Jacob Lambert from his ongoing series “The Road (A Comedic Translation),” and he’ll be doing more humor pieces for us as well as whatever else he comes up with. Jacob has written for MAD Magazine for several years. He also has a regular column in Philly Weekly and freelances for various other publications. Welcome Jacob!

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One comment:

  1. PASTOR DRISCOLL! GET OFF THAT HEATHEN NEWSPAPER’S BESTSELLER LIST IMMEDIATELY!

    Signed, GOD.

    PS I’m using this Shea guy’s email because my own was hacked by the Devil, again.

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OED Overload

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April 23, 2014

If you’re eagerly anticipating the next edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, be prepared to wait until 2034. You can blame the internet for the delay, which has made research easier but also leads to information overload. There are so many new words that the dictionary would be 40 volumes if it ever makes it to print, but expect it to be only online instead.  For more on the new OED, read a profile of new editor Michael Proffitt.

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