Clare Mulroy

AI is a danger to the book world. Chicago Sun-Times AI summer reading list proved that. The Chicago Sun-Times and Philadelphia Inquirer ran a fake, AI-generated summer reading list in print. Here's why it harms authors and readers alike.

AI will never match the intimacy of a book recommendation from someone who cares about you. It can never capture rage or laughter or grief in an audiobook narration. It can’t connect a love story to the bench in Central Park that reminded you of what it means to be alive.

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Chicago Sun-Times Prints AI-Generated Summer Reading List With Books That Don't Exist "I can't believe I missed it because it's so obvious. No excuses," the writer said. "I'm completely embarrassed."

404 Media got to the bottom of it! www.404media.co/chicago-sun-...

Texas measles outbreak: Here’s why it’s not going away anytime soon Now 124 people infected in West Texas, nine more in New Mexico and outbreak 'still has a lot of energy and steam behind it.'

With the #measlesoutbreak in Texas, I’m looking to speak with physicians about measles and other “historic” diseases resurfacing.

Younger docs, have you seen measles before (or trained for it)? Older docs, when was your last case?

#health #academicsky #sciencebsky #MDsky #medsky @usatoday.com

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@usatoday.com is hosting a Winter Book Challenge sweepstakes. Read, fill out our bingo card and write into us! Here's how to enter: www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

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Organize your reading in 2025: Book tracking apps for every type of reader These book tracking apps fit any type of reader, whether you want a simple app to track books read in 2025 or you want a monthly analysis of habits.

Great article by @claremulroy.bsky.social from @usatoday.com on book-tracking apps! They explore Goodreads, StoryGraph, Fable, & more.

What's YOUR go-to?

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Spotify Wrapped has audiobooks for first time: See top authors including Sarah J. Maas For the first time, Spotify Wrapped includes audiobook listening. USA TODAY has the exclusive scoop on the books people loved to hear.

Have you seen the new Spotify Wrapped feature yet? 👀

Wrapped has an audiobook hub and a personalized “Wrapped for Authors” for the first time! And @usatoday.com has an exclusive look at the top 10 global authors of the year:

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Violently called out by my reading music on Spotify Wrapped this year

I was just grateful to be witness to your gears turning! Love how this story came out. <3

'Got the Keys:' Meet the friendly online community helping first-time homebuyers This online forum defies the odds of the internet, remaining human, helpful, and collegial - and also in the housing market.

I almost never do cutesy fluff stories but I thought more people needed to know about this lovely corner of the internet where people believe in the American Dream and post pizza pics when they make it happen. Bonus: I got the concept of "enshittify" into USA Today.

My first @nationalbook.bsky.social National Book Awards, covering for @usatoday.com. Geeking!

Come work with me at USA TODAY! We just posted a year-long fellowship for reporting on women and the caregiver economy. Check it out, spread widely, and feel free to reach out with any questions! #journalism #jobs jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/gannet...

Place Royale in Quebec City this summer! Truly the most peaceful reading spot. ☺️

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I’m Sara ~ a data and graphics reporter @usatoday.com

Excited to connect with fellow journalists, writers and creative minded people 🤝

Cold season tips: How to avoid catching COVID and flu during the holidays Updated vaccines, proper hygiene and staying home when you're sick can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses this fall and winter.

Trying this new app out. I'm a journalist at @usatoday.com on the #health desk.

I just wrote a quick explainer on preparing for respiratory virus season, even if we're not seeing COVID-19, flu and RSV cases just yet. #vaccines #publichealth #masks www.usatoday.com/story/news/h...

Hi world! Introducing myself. I’m Clare, a reporter for @usatoday.com covering #books, trending news and some other fun stuff. You can usually find me like this: (pictured below, reading “Martyr!” — one of my favorites this year)

But you can also find me here!: www.usatoday.com/staff/771315...

Music, color theory and boxing: Coco Mellors on writing four distinct ‘Blue Sisters’ Coco Mellors' "Blue Sisters" follows three sisters through grief and addiction. She tells us how she created each sister and hints at her next book.

For fans of Coco Mellors, "Cleopatra and Frankenstein" and "Blue Sisters": I sat down with the author to chat about her latest release and how she used color and sound (and boxing gloves!) to mold the minds of four distinct sisters.

Here's a recent @usatoday.com piece I'm proud of:

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