“Literature Locked Up” Supports An End to US Prison Book Bans for Banned Books Week
PEN America launches their "Literature Locked Up" program for Banned Books Week in support of ending prison book banning.
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2019 Booker Prize Shortlist Announced
The 2019 Booker Prize Shortlist has been announced! It includes six novels that span the globe, with the notable return of two previous winners.
Preparing For Price Increases On Books and Print Goods
The costs of newly implemented tariffs on books and other printed materials from China go far beyond the hits to the wallet.
The John W. Campbell Award is Now The Astounding Award
The John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer was renamed to The Astounding Award for Best New Writer.
Principal Tied To Censorship Arrested, Faces Child Pornography Charges
Principal at the center of book banning in 2009 is arrested, facing child pornography charges.
2019 Australian Children’s Book of the Year Awards Winners
The Children's Book Council of Australia chose the winners of the 2019 Book of the Year Awards. Get the list of winners...
Emily Dickinson, Wild Child? Check Out the Trailer for DICKINSON
Check out the trailer for the new comedy series DICKINSON from Apple +. This reader has some thoughts about the Emily Dickinson...
What Happened to Barnes and Noble and What’s in Store for the Chain
A quick update on the tumultuous recent history of Barnes and Noble, and where the bookstore chain might be headed under new...
Remember Highlights for Children? It’s Now a Series
Highlights for Children, a children's magazine beloved by generations of readers, is newly available as a 26-episode series.
Obama Shares 2019 Summer Reading Recs
Former President Barack Obama announced his summer 2019 reading list. Add these thoughtful, introspective, and critical reads to your TBR.
Chrissy Teigen is Delighted By the Public Library (and I Am Too)
Chrissy Teigen's delight about a visit to the public library, and a joke about discovering the library, lead to discourse about library...
Here Are The 2019 Hugo Award Winners
The 2019 Hugo Award winners have been announced.
Watch the First Trailer for Greta Gerwig’s LITTLE WOMEN
The first look at Greta Gerwig's adaptation of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel is here! The film is set to release December 25, 2019.
Vote For Your Favourite Librarian for the I Love My Librarian Award
Do you think librarians kick ass and are real life-savers, bookish heroes we should all protect and support? Then check out the...
Book Twitter Remembers Toni Morrison
As the book world grieves the loss of legendary author Toni Morrison, many writers and readers took to Twitter to recognize her legacy.
