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Wait, a new Pynchon Novel is Coming!?!

A new Pynchon novel on the horizon, the MURDERBOT trailer, Katie Kitamura on AUDITION, and more in today's book news.

The ALA is Suing DOGE Over “Gutting” the IMLS

The American Library Association is suing DOGE for illegally gutting the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

International Booker Shortlist Announced

International Booker finalists, some (mostly) good tariff info for books, NEVER LET ME GO at 20, and more in today's book news.

The Shortlist for the International Booker Prize 2025 has Been Announced

Here are the five novels and one short story collection shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025.

These are the Finalists for the 2025 Hugo Awards

The Hugo Awards are one of the biggest and longest-running sci-fi and fantasy awards. Here are their 2025 finalists.

Publishers Weekly Now Charges for Review Submissions. And I Get It.

PW is now charging for review consideration. And it makes sense.

The Biggest Bookish News of the Week

A new best books of the century so far list, the best books of 2025 so far, the person behind a major publisher's shift to media, and more.

All the News We Covered This Week

The gutting of the Institute for Museum and Library Services, some of the most popular and most read books of March, and more.

How Will Trump’s Tariffs Affect Books?

The sweeping tariff hikes announced this week will affect many industries--publishing is not immune, cool new literary stamps, and more.

12+ Book Censorship Posts To Revisit: Book Censorship News, April 4, 2025

Catch up on previous book censorship stories on common book ban myths, damaging narratives about sexual assault, and more.

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