Romantasy or dark academia? Hardcover or paperback? Library or bookstore? PEN America was on the scene and asking some hard-hitting questions at the Indie Lit Fair during #PENWorldVoices.

How has technology changed the way you express yourself? From greater opportunities, to lower attention spans, to advances in AI communication, give us your thoughts on Pen.org/America-Speaks #AmericaSpeaks These quotes reflect the views of the speakers and not necessarily those of PEN America.

“Writing is glamorous. Reading is glamorous. Freedom of speech is glamorous," said B.J. Novak in his welcome speech at the 2026 #PENGala, using the examples of Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, Kaia Gerber, Dua Lipa, Emma Roberts, Laufey, Harry Styles, and Ann Patchett to explain why.

PEN America's website has been nominated for the prestigious Webby Awards in the category of Best Practices. Voting is open to the public and if you appreciate our clean, accessible, and user friendly website, please vote today! Voting closes on Thurs, April 16! vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting...

What kind of unhinged writing habits lead to a book series like Game Changers and a TV phenomenon like Heated Rivalry? "I'll be like, let's just start having the characters have a conversation and see where it goes," said bestselling author Rachel Reid on the red carpet at the 2026 #PENGala.

We recently sat down with DJ Johnson, proprietor of Baldwin & Co,, a black-owned independent bookstore in New Orleans to hear how he uses the power of books to inspire social justice. Learn more about Baldwin & Co. at: www.baldwinandcobooks.com #NationalBlackBookstoreDay

At the 2026 AWP Conference & Bookfair, PEN America asked writers to tell us the best or worst piece of writing advice they’ve ever received. Here’s what they said. #writers #writing #writingadvice

What's Emmy Rossum reading? A multitude of things. But the #PENLitAwards presenter gives a special shoutout to Hannah Pittard's inventive 2023 memoir We Are Too Many. #reading #books #amreading

At this year's #PENGala, bestselling and prize-winning author and Nashville bookseller Ann Patchett (Bel Canto, The Dutch House) was honored with the PEN/Audible Literary Service Award. See her full acceptance speech at: https://youtu.be/23XGC_FopR8?si=dMdLr2CsgDXKc_VR

At the #PENLitAwards, we took the chance to ask some of the best writers around to share (if they would) their best (and their worst) writing advice. Here's what we heard. #writing #writers #writingadvice

Todd Blanche, acting head of the DOJ, continues to use the department and his position to do Trump’s bidding.

Stop preaching and start connecting. 🤝 In Episode 12, Coach 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐭 breaks down why modern coaching requires "sweat equity" before you can expect buy-in. If you're still coaching like it's 1995, you're leaving your players behind. Listen to the full breakdown on the Triple J Sports

The TLDR from Pinterest's new campaign, produced internally by Pinterest’s House of Creative using the home movies of company employees, is: Stop, put your phone down, and get out into the world. Read more about the campaign 👉 https://adweek.it/4c2FdqS

Tower city at work! @_bigjayy_ | #LetEmKnow

I'll see you guys on Saturday as we square-off with Tel Aviv Tommy and smash his cocaine habit

He is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. #FaithTok #ChristianLiving #GodGoesBeforeMe #LoveLikeJesus #TrustGod #PeaceInChrist #GraceOverJudgment #christiancontent #christantiktok #christanity #SundayVerse #christianfyp #fyp

Last Ron GIF being uploaded, I promise.

In a battle between two nationally ranked programs, No. 1 ranked Venice was defeated by No. 2 Stoneman Douglas 2-1 in the FHSAA Class 7A State Championship game. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/baseball-venice-falls-stoneman-douglas-2-1-class-7a-state-championship/71326894 

In case you missed it...here are some of the stories featured on Europe-Data.com over the past week. Featuring news from ACEA, ifo Institute, Statistics Sweden and more. 🗺 Keep up to date with all the latest #news and insights at www.europe-data.com 🇪🇺

Crowning Glory: Miss BRICS 2026 #MissBRICS2026 Witness the historic moment as Valentina Alekseeva from Russia is crowned the first Miss BRICS 2026! WATCH ON: youtu.be/GptfFlVo9e8 #MissBRICS2026 #ValentinaAlekseeva #BeautyPageant #CrowningMoment #Elegance

"Hasan reveals [Elroy] texts sent to Ashley St. Clair before the 2024 election: “Tomorrow we unleash the anomaly in the matrix.” He then allegedly bragged about having '10,000 lasers in space.'" Too close to home, I guess. Source: old.reddit.com/r/UnderRepor...

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#WWE #WrestleMania 42 - #IShowSpwed with a massive top rope splash to #LoganPaul through the announcers’ table | #wwewrestlemania

Mastercard InterLink: Bridging the Path to a Borderless Economy #interlink #itlg #itl

Freak Athlete ABX Leg Developer Preview (With Cable Attachment) Check out the bench here ShreddedDad.com/abx #homegym #garagegym #freakathlete

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The rise of Jordan Peterson & similar influencers among men doesn't stem from their advice & guidance. Those are pretty basic. It's the demand that signifies the crisis men are facing, and society's failings. I talk with Richard Reeves of @aibm.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

I grew up knowing how fragile stability can be, how one unexpected bill can throw everything off balance. But our millionaire Congressman? He doesn't live that. It shows. We need someone who understands real life and is ready to fight for it. That's why I'm running. #CA23

Maycember is real! To all the parents in the trenches right now juggling all the end-of-school-year chaos and balancing work on top of it, I’m right there with you. I see you, and you’re doing a great job.

REDRED - CORTIS dance cover! I learned this live on stream to celebrate AAPI month 🤗 Tutorials: drunkboba & ana_bensig #cortis #greengreen #cortis_redred #twitchstreamer #aapi

The GreyAnatomy alum is already a dad to two kids with his ex-wife, Aryn Drake-Lee.

"I think it's pretty grotesque to see him selling the future of our children and grandchildren down the river" - Zack Polanski discusses Tony Blair's latest intervention on Sky News

🚢 After #US President Donald Trump threatened "a very bad future" for #NATO if members did not cooperate with his plans to securely reopen the #StraitOfHormuz, European foreign ministers on Monday met in Brussels to set out their responses. FRANCE 24 takes a look ⤵️

Today was the official launch of the @conservatives local election campaign. Come with me to learn about it! #politics #localelections #behindthescene

Why I like Voting By Mail If you don’t vote by mail, this is something you should consider doing. It gives you options, and it increases the chances of you voting. Call your supervisor of elections office today and ask to register to vote by mail. #votebymail#vote#theeggreport

The heart of an agonizing desire that will never be fulfilled/satisfied so the intense feeling is erratic desire of the heart its only will keep increasing with intensity 🥺 To long to want to be whole as the sensation would be satisfied but at last it’s never a phenomenon that will happen !

Introducing Rotators, another one of the level mechanics in Flowerdrops. These will instantly redirect your droplets on contact, allowing you to splash areas you might not have been able to otherwise. Timing might be key, so aim carefully! #screenshotsaturday #indiegame #cozygame #gamedev

🛠️ 2 mins. Zero headaches. Beautiful landing surfaces. Multi-pad vertiports, helipads, long runways. LYNEports + AI makes it easy! Drag, drop, ask, style… boom, aerodrome ready before your coffee’s cold ☕. 👉 lyneports.com #LYNEports #AAM #Vertiports #Airport

Ladies and gentlemen, girls, gays, and theys... introducing Cloud "Boykisser" Strife! ➡️ www.twitch.tv/yaboiedgee #Vclip #VTok #VTuberClips #TwitchClip #babiniku #VTuber #ENVTuber #Vsky #FinalFantasy #FFVII #FF7

The Three Voices of Akita Neru #akitaneru #亞北ネル #hatsunemiku #初音ミク #kasaneteto #重音テト #kagaminerin #鏡音リン

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Ready to upgrade your bathroom? A bathroom refresh can save you money when you choose WaterSense-labeled, high-efficiency fixtures. #OurCounty offers up to $200 in rebates for toilets, faucets and showerheads. #WaterIsLife spr.ly/63326BBBun8

Today In 1992: St. Louis Cardinals legend Ozzie Smith collects his 2,000th career hit - a triple vs. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bob Ojeda at Busch Stadium! #MLB #Baseball #History #ForTheLou #STLCards

Under the Island está sendo uma das melhores surpresas de 2026. Além de puzzles, mini games e muita exploração ainda temos boas batalhas. Um inimigo simples como boss tem uma fase a mais que precisa usar uma mecânica de exploração. ABSOLUTAMENTE VIDEO JOGO!

@ambpressman.bsky.social: Under Viktor Orbán's authoritarian rule, the cost of a democratic vote was "extremely high"—reminiscent of developments we're now seeing under the Trump administration.

Don’t Go Down That Road Again ©1982 Frank H. Stanavage Another of my dad's songs that has sadly stood the test of time. I am as tired as I look.

Mexico's culinary excellence earns new Michelin recognition in 2026 🍽️⭐ #MichelinGuide https://go.casadechiles.com/1sTGTW

Axon Stock’s 16% Week Puts Its AI Drone Bet Back On Wall Street’s Radar #Shorts

The autistic joy of listening to one song over and over #autistic #autism #actuallyautistic #neurodivergent #autisticjoy

#Euphoria

Some Yellow Vests had never been in demonstrations before. But they learned and grew. Teachers, nurses, doctors, professors joined. A universal battle against cuts to healthcare & transportation & education. Link to full ep ft Ida Susser in comment below 👇 #healthcare #education #podcast

On this day in 2017, Brady comes back to life after Nicole puts Holly on his chest. #DAYS #DOOL #Brady #Nicole

Scientists at Gladstone expanded their retron-based genome editing technology beyond E. coli, showing it works in 15 diverse bacterial species.

@visibilitybrigade.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social @maddow.bsky.social

💥 Ukrainian drones are destroying Russian military resupply vehicles with fuel and munitions over 70km beyond the frontline.

What are the most important laws protecting wildlife in the US?? #wildlife #animal #animals #biology #ecology #nature #science #stem

Kudos to Scott Pelley for refusing to play dead for the elites ruining our media. He has too much integrity to worry about corp loyalty. David Ellison and Bari Weiss didn't see him coming: 'New management instructed me to inject falsehoods and bias... to include unverified assertions.'" Well done!🤦🏾‍♂️

If only Christians could be as "Christian" as many of my non-Christian friends, the world would be a better place. #religiousrightreligiouslywrong #loveyourself #toxicchristianity

Trump on the UFC cage on the White House lawn: I told yesterday the story of the Eiffel Tower, and it was 1889. It was going to be brought down right after the World's Fair ended, was up for a short while. Then they said, let's leave it a little longer. It never came down.