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The State of U.S. Civics Education: Book Censorship News for May 2, 2025

Do you feel confident in your knowledge of civics or U.S. government? If not, it might be because civics education in America has been deeply underfunded for decades. That, plus book censorship news this week.

What are You Reading in May?

Happy May! While I personally think Fall is the best reading month, Spring is a close contender. As soon at ...

The Most Read Books on Goodreads in April 2025

April looks to be the turning point of the year in terms of the most read books. The Empyrean series ...

Hooray for May’s New Comics and Graphic Novels!

You made it to May! Got any fun plans? Maybe a barbecue, a vacation, or just some time off from ...

10 New Nonfiction Book Releases of May 2025

You might be new to nonfiction or a true stories pro, but whatever the case, there’s sure to be something on this list that catches your eye.

Meta Says Pirated Books are Both Invaluable and Worthless, and More Library News

Library folks, I’ve got some interesting updates to dive into. Besides the usual batch of censorship lawsuits and legislation updates, ...

If You Missed This Horror Novella When It Was First Released, Check it Out Now

This horror novella has everything we expect from Stephen Graham Jones: beautiful prose, emotional depth, moments of terror, and humor too.

All the (More!) Books! May 2, 2025

This week, Danika discusses the best and worst books to read in one sitting or for a readathon.

Our 200th Episode!

Celebrate the 200th episode of Read or Dead with a look at the top authors and books mentioned over the show's history so far.

New, Middle Grade Books for Jewish American Heritage Month

Readers will love these books, whether they're looking for two kids stuck in a bar mitzvah time loop, a World War II spy story, or a laugh-out-loud look at growing up during the Cold War.

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