It’s Gatsby’s World, We Just Live in It F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel turns 100 this year. What does its hero tell us about how we see ourselves?

At first, “The Great Gatsby” was less successful than Fitzgerald’s other works. With the financial difficulties of the late 1920s, people weren’t interested in reading about the wealthy. But 100 years later, “The Great Gatsby” is an American classic. #JMC602
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“What does winning look like in this moment? Not transactionally—genuinely. I try to do three things in every interaction I have with people:
Build a bridge
Build respect
Build reputation.”
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“Be present. Be aware of what’s going on around you. The next person you meet could be someone that opens up a door for you. You’ve got to make sure people like what they see every minute of every day.” Chris LaPlaca, former head of corporate communications at ESPN #JMC602

Four lessons from Chris LaPlaca’s masterclass to St. Bonaventure grad students:
Define your personal North Star
Fight complacency
Find ways to self-disrupt
Recognize who’s in charge
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Everything we know about new 'Hunger Games' movie: 'Sunrise on the Reaping' cast confirmed A new "Hunger Games" movie is coming. Here's everything we know about the release date and cast.

The adaptation of Suzanne Collins’s “Sunrise on the Reaping” will be in theaters Nov. 20, 2026. Here’s what we know about the casting for Haymitch, Maysilee and Lenore Dove. #JMC602
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Netflix's “Pride and Prejudice” Series Has Cast Its Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden will lead the new Jane Austen adaptation—here’s everything we know so far

Just months after Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, Netflix has released its casting choices for Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy in its upcoming series adaptation of Pride and Prejudice: www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film...

Exclusive: Emily Henry’s ‘Great Big Beautiful Life’ Excerpt Brings Two Competing Writers Closer Than Ever The two writers are facing off to tell the ultimate story, but a little competition is just the start of their journey.

Emily Henry, who Cosmopolitan has declared “the queen of romance,” has a new book coming out April 22. From the synopsis, it looks like we’re in for work rivals, enemies-to-lovers and grumpy/sunshine all in one. #JMC602
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Gregory Maguire talks new 'Wicked' book, watching Cynthia Erivo, Elphaba's legacy Gregory Maguire on how he got back into Elphaba's head for new "Wicked" prequel and what it was like watching Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande act.

On the heels of Wicked’s blockbuster success, Gregory Maguire is publishing Elphie, a prequel to the original novel he published in 1995. Maguire says he’s been waiting 30 years to include details about Elphaba’s childhood and how it shaped her. #JMC602
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A Propulsive, Brutal ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Is Here. And It’s Great. “Sunrise on the Reaping,” by Suzanne Collins, explores the devastating story of Haymitch Abernathy, a mentor in the original “Hunger Games” novels.

The new Hunger Games prequel--riveting and relevant like its predecessors, or a money grab? According to both critics and fans, Collins's return to the world of Panem has delivered a salient, thought-provoking story examining power structures and propaganda. #JMC602 www.nytimes.com/2025/03/18/b....

Celebrated author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: 'I have always longed to be known' Celebrated Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie speaks with NPR's Michel Martin about her new book, "Dream Count."

"I have always longed to be known, truly known by another human being” is the first sentence of Adichie’s new novel. Her interview with NPR touches on writer’s block, how well we really know ourselves and what it’s like to carry the seed of a new novel for years: www.npr.org/2025/03/04/n...
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