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The Weirdest Bookish Brand Partnership Yet?

Weird new achievements in brand synergy, a win in the fight against book bans, and more news from the world of books and reading.

May 2024’s Must-Read New Releases

%%excerpt%% May's most interesting new releases, Independent Bookstore Day round-up, and more bookish news.

The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World

Beautiful bookstores, finalists for the NYPL's Young Lions Award, and more of the day's most interesting bookish news.

Taylor Swift Pops Up Real-Life Tortured Poets Department

See Taylor Swift's pop-up poetry library, get the details on the Big Five uniting to fight book bans, and more bookish news.

Bringing an Oasis to the Book Desert

A local hero brings a book vending machine to St. Louis's "book desert" communities, Congress explores AI regulation, and more bookish news.

How Much Money Do Writers Really Make?

Take a closer look at what working writers really earn, consider a silent reading club instead of another night at home, and more.

Has BookTok Gone Too Far This Time?

The latest eyebrow-raising BookTok trend, the trailer for Apple TV+'s adaptation of DARK MATTER, and more bookish news.

Simon & Schuster Turns 100

Simon & Schuster appears to be thriving as it turns 100, a book restorer reveals the surprising secrets of her work, and more news.

The Best Book Club Picks for April

The gang is getting back together for a fourth Bridget Jones movie, Reese picks a five-year-old book for April, and more news.

Should AI Companies Buy Publishers for Access to Their Data?

A New York Times report reveals that Meta discussed buying Simon & Schuster, authors worry about summary apps, and more.