#News

“There Needs To Be Some Book Burning:” Montana Senate Debates Obscenity Bill

The bill would have librarians face jail time for carrying "obscene" material. One proponent said, "there needs to be some book burning."

Texas County Would Rather Close Their Public Library Than Return Banned Books to Shelves

A Texas judge ordered that Llano County return its banned books to shelves. Now, the library board is voting on closing the library.

Anti-Book Ban Billboard Burned in Louisiana; Fundraiser, Protest Planned

An anti-book ban billboard was burned in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. Residents and advocates are responding.

The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists

The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.

How Long Until a Library Worker Is Killed?: Book Censorship News, April 7, 2023

March 2023 in book banning history will go down as the month where the bomb threats grew to fever pitch.

2023 PEN/Faulkner Award Winner Announced

The 2023 PEN/Faulkner Award winner has been announced. They will receive $15,000 and be honored, along with the finalists, in an event in May.

Texas Ranks Among Lowest on Library Use, Highest in Book Bans: Library Use & Spending By State

What states spend the most money on their public libraries and what states see the most use per person?

The 2023 5 Under 35 honorees Announced

The National Book Foundation has announced the 2023 5 Under 35 Honorees, who are five writers with exceptional debuts.

Amazon is Closing Book Depository at the End of April

The online book retailer Book Depository was bought by Amazon in 2011. By the end of April, it will be shutting down for good.

The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists

The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.