The "Eat, Pray, Love" author faced criticism from Ukrainian readers on social media and Goodreads, causing her to temporarily stop publication of her latest novel and sparking a debate on censorship.
After indefinitely delaying the release of her book, which is set in Russia, in an attempt to satisfy Ukrainian readers who felt it insensitive to publish amid the unprovoked Russian invasion of their country.
The bestselling author of "Eat, Pray, Love" is pulling her forthcoming book from publication after facing online backlash, which is baffling the literary community. Elizabeth Gilbert said Monday that she
Author Elizabeth Gilbert has been criticized by other authors for canceling the publication of her upcoming book over outrage that it was set in Russia.