Flatiron Books, the publisher of Jeanine Cummins’ novel “American Dirt,” has decided to cancel the scheduled tour for the book’s launch citing safety concerns and “spe…
Flatiron Books, the publisher of Jeanine Cummins’ novel “American Dirt,” has decided to cancel the scheduled tour for the book’s launch citing safety concerns and “specific threats” made towards booksellers and the author. The novel centers around a Mexican woman and her son who flee to the United States to escape from drug cartel violence. [...]“The Mel Robbins Show” is set to end its run this spring after one season in first-run syndication.
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