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Sunday Sundries: Literary Links from Around the Web (April 5th)

Looking for some Sunday reading? Here are some literary links from around the web that you might have missed:
Why are crime books leftwing and thrillers rightwing?
Speaking of George R.R. Martin, he’s now determined to finish book 6 before season 6 of the show
An important essay on racism in publishing from Saeed Jones
And speaking of Saeed Jones, we interviewed him about his new role as BuzzFeed Literary Editor
The Millions writes about the benefits of writing dialogue without quotes
Tor.com rounds up the best geeky April Fools pranks
On the difficulties of teaching Thomas Pynchon
What’s the secret of the Jane Austen industry?
Are we going to have an Amazon vs. Hachette redux? Harper Collins might battle the online giant
The Guardian helps you find time to read
