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The Biggest Book World News of the Week

The best gift books of 2024, the New York Times's 100 notable books of the year, Costco updates its in-store book plans, and more.

All the Bookish News We Covered This Week

How to explain book bans to those who want to understand, a few of the biggest Best of 2024 lists, and more.

The Best Gift Books of 2024

The most giftable books of the year, the longlist for the 2025 Tournament of Books, and an inspiring bit of literary activism.

A Reader Gives Thanks

For deckled edges. For a good beginning and a better ending. For a bustling bookstore in full holiday swing. A reader gives thanks.

The NEW YORK TIMES Reveals the 100 Notable Books of 2024

The most interesting end-of-year book list is here! Plus: Costco to keep books in some stores year-round, 2025 titles to look for, and more.

350+ of the Best Books of 2024

NPR adds a ton of titles to their Books We Love recommendation tool, Pizza Hut's Book It! program turns 40, and more.

The Biggest Book World News of the Week

Cormac McCarthy's secret relationship with an underage girl, the winners of the 2024 National Book Awards, and more.

All the Literary News We Covered This Week

The winners of the National Book Awards, how to prepare your library for the incoming administration, and more news.

HBO Doubles Down on Support of JK Rowling, Defends Transphobic Comments as “Personal Views”

HBO CEO Casey Bloys defends Rowling's "right to express her personal views," Collen Hoover's VERITY adaptation casts a star, and more.

At 42, Cormac McCarthy Began a Relationship with a 16-Year-Old Girl

Cormac McCarthy's secret relationship with an underage girl, the winners of the 2024 National Book Awards, and more.