Breaking in Books: News From the Book World
Here’s your resource for updates and stories of interest from the world of books and publishing.
What’s Breaking in Books:
Senator Dianne Feinstein Has Passed Away at 90
California's Senator Dianne Feinstein passed at 90 after a long struggle with health that started with a case of shingles months ago.
Florida Librarians Told to Remove Books With LGBTQ+ Characters, Even if Not Sexually Explicit
The librarians in a county in Florida have been told to remove all books with LGBTQ+ characters, even if the material doesn't contain sex.
Huge Collection About Enslaved Poet Phillis Wheatley Acquired by Smithsonian
A Smithsonian museum has acquired a huge Phillis Wheatley collection that tells of the poet's life as well, as a country at odds with itself.
Here is What Parents Think of Book Bans: EveryLibrary & Book Riot Survey Results
The survey found that most parents think book bans are a "waste of time" and infringe on their parental rights.
The FTC is Suing Amazon for Maintaining an “Unlawful” Monopoly
The lawsuit claims the company "exploits its monopolies in ways that enrich Amazon but harm its customers."
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.
The 2023 Booker Prize Shortlist Has Been Announced
The 2023 Booker Prize shortlist is comprised of six novels that span the globe and the decades, all from authors new to the Booker Prize.
Levar Burton Will Lead Banned Books Week as Its Honorary Chair
Reading advocate and icon Levar Burton will serve as the first actor to lead Banned Books Week as the honorary chair.
LeVar Burton, Ariana Grande, Guillermo del Toro, and Others Have Signed An Open Letter Against Book Bans
More than 150 artists, musicians, actors, and writers have signed an open letter decrying book bans across the country.
THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES Trailer Has Dropped
Will you be watching the latest HUNGER GAMES film when it lands in November?
Here are the Highest-Rated Books From Every Country
These are the highest-rated books from local authors in 130+ countries, including graphics for each continent!
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.
The Lessons in Chemistry Trailer Drops
The trailer for the adaptation of the bestselling book LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY starring Brie Larson has just dropped!
The National Book Awards Has Rescinded Drew Barrymore’s Invitation to Host
The National Book Awards rescinded Drew Barrymore's invitation to host their awards ceremony after she announced continuing her show.
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.
The U.S. Senate is Holding a Committee Hearing on Book Bans
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary is holding a hearing about the recent increase in book banning on September 12th at 10 am Eastern.
Toys for Tots Launches Literary Initiative to Combat Cycle of Poverty
The Toys for Tots Foundation announced its launching of a new literacy initiative that will help kids maintain their learning progress.
U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to Work With National Parks on Poetry Project
Through a unique project involving national parks, Poet Laureate Ada Limón aims to better connect us with our natural environment.
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.
2023 Kirkus Prize Finalists Announced
The 2023 Kirkus Prize Finalists have been announced. The three winners chosen from the 18 books will each receive $50,000.
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.
Is the BookTok Reign Letting Up? A New Analysis Suggests That It Might Be
BookTok has proven to be a force to be reckoned with, but has its influence come to an end? A new book sales analysis sheds some light.
Federal Ruling Says that AI Art Can’t Be Copyrighted
A federal ruling upholding the U.S. Copyright Office's finding concerning AI and copyright laws was delivered.
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.
Watch the First Teaser Trailer for the Percy Jackson Disney+ Series
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is getting a long-awaited TV adaptation with Disney+, and the teaser trailer has just dropped!
The Other Black Girl Trailer Released by Hulu
Hulu has released the trailer for the adaptation of THE OTHER BLACK GIRL, and you're going to want to see it.
Booksellers Want Justice Department to Investigate Amazon
A group of booksellers, authors, and antitrust activists want the FTC and the Justice Department to investigate Amazon's bookselling.
Here are Goodreads Users’ Most Anticipated Books of Fall
Goodreads has just released several lists rounding up their users' most anticipated new book releases coming out in the next few months.
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.
#ReadForMaui: Join the Maui Relief Effort Readathon!
The Maui Relief Effort Readathon runs Aug 14-28th and will raise money for Maui relief organizations. Here's how to join.
Tulsa Massacre Survivor is the Oldest Woman to Release a Memoir
Viola Fletcher survived the Tulsa Massacre, and 100 years later, is becoming the world's oldest woman to publish a memoir.
Publishers Refuse to Become Complicit in Texas Book Banning
As the start date of a Texas law censoring books approaches, publishers have refused to comply by rating their books.
Simon and Schuster is Being Sold to a Private Equity Firm for $1.6 Billion
The 99-year-old publishing company is being sold to private equity firm KKR for $1.62 billion. The original sale to PRH was for $2.2 billion.
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.
New Adult Marvel Crime Series to Be Written by S.A. Cosby, Lisa Jewell, and Alex Segura
A Disney imprint will be publishing three books by bestselling authors that feature gritty, adult crime stories with Marvel characters.
374 Books Flagged to Potentially Be Banned by Iowa School District
A new law in Iowa has resulted in 374 books on a potential ban list, but just how to interpret the law is still unclear.
Here is the 2023 Booker Prize Longlist
The Booker Prizer, recognizing the best novel written in English and published in the UK or Ireland, has announced their 2023 longlist.
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.
The Best Comics and Graphic Novels of the Year, According to the Eisner Awards
Here are the winners of the 35th Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, the most prestigious awards in the American comics industry.
Florida Book Banner Claims ARTHUR’S BIRTHDAY Could “Damage Souls”
The president of Florida's No Left Turn in Education group challenged Arthur's Birthday, claiming it would result in "damaged souls."
Heartstopper Season Two Trailer Drops
The Heartstopper season two trailer has been released by Netflix and offers the same loveliness that fans came to expect form season one.
These are the Most Assigned Novels by Women in U.S. Colleges
In an analysis of 300,000 English Literature syllabi, these are the novels by women authors that were the most commonly assigned.
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.
Barack Obama Releases His Summer Reading List for 2023
Barack Obama's 2023 summer reading list is out! This year's selections showcase his usual mix of nonfiction and fiction.
Wheel of Time Season 2 Trailer Drops
The Wheel of Time season 2 trailer has been released by Prime Video. Rosamund Pike narrates as characters contend with dark forces.
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.
Barack and Michelle Obama Thank Librarians for Protecting the Freedom to Read
Barack Obama posted a letter thanking librarians for defending the freedom to read and inviting citizens to join the fight against book bans.
Here are the Bestselling Books of 2023 (So Far)
Publishers Weekly has just released a list of the bestselling print books of the first half of 2023, including Adult, YA, and Children's.
Reader’s Digest Releases Best 100 Books of All Time List
Reader's Digest has released a list of 100 of the best books of all time, including a mix of nonfiction and fiction of differing genres.
Get Free Shipping at Bookshop.org Today!
In response to Amazon Prime Days, Bookshop.org is offering free shipping July 11th and 12th on all orders!
Britney Spears’ Memoir Release Date and Cover Reveal
The release date and cover of pop icon Britney Spears' memoir have been released. Here's what you should know.
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.
2023 Hugo Award Finalists Announced
The 2023 Hugo Award finalists have been announced. This year's selection is the most globally diverse so far.
50 Best Book Covers of 2022 Announced
AIGA has announced the winners for the 50 Books | 50 Covers of 2022 competition, which highlights the best book covers of the previous year.
The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists
Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.
TikTok Is Starting Its Own Publishing Company
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, is starting its own publishing company. What will that mean for BookTok?
The Trailer for ARISTOTLE AND DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE Is Here
The trailer and release date for ARISTOTLE AND DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE are here.
Los Angeles County to Grant Access Statewide to Banned Books
LA County Library to become the third major system offering digital library cards and ebook access statewide.
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.
Here are the Best SFF and Horror Books of the Year, According to the Locus Awards
Here are the winners of the 2023 Locus Awards, including the best horror novel, fantasy novel, sci-fi novel, and more.
Oklahoma Teacher Didn’t Violate State Law in Providing Books, But May Lose License Anyway
A hearing for Summer Boismier found that she did not violate state laws, but the Superintendent intends to revoke her license regardless.
Mystery Writer Carol Higgins Clark Has Died at 66
Carol Higgins Clark, daughter of Mary Higgins Clark and author of over a dozen mystery novels, has died in Los Angeles at 66.
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.
The 20 Best LGBTQ+ Books So Far This Year, According to Esquire
Esquire has released a list of 20 of the best queer books out this year so far, and it's a diverse mix of genres and styles.
The Most Popular Books on Goodreads So Far
Now that we're almost halfway done with 2023, here are the most popular books on Goodreads so far. There's something here for everyone.
Amazon’s Best Books of the Year (So Far)
Here are Amazon's 20 best books of the year so far, followed by a list of the editors' personal favorites.
Cormac McCarthy, Author of The Road, Has Died at 89
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy has died of natural causes in his Sante Fe home at the age of 89.
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.
Biden to Announce Anti-Book Ban Coordinator
The Biden Administration announced it will be appointing a new anti-book ban coordinator to address the rise in censorship across the country.
Book Banners Moms for Liberty Labeled a Hate Group
In a recent report, the Southern Poverty Law Center has labeled Moms for Liberty an anti-government hate group.
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.
A Poem Is Going to Jupiter’s Moon Europa (& You Can Go, Too)
Poetry hurtling through space? It's not science fiction. It's happening next year, and you can go along with it.
Nonprofit To Make Book Fairs Accessible to Underserved Students
The nonprofit of an independent bookstore in California is making book fairs accessible to underserved students.
Children’s Book by Langston Hughes Resurfaces After Decades
A colorful, whimsical children's book by Langston Hughes and Elmer W. Brown has resurfaced in Cleveland, OH after decades.
Here’s What You Need to Know to Solve Every NYT Crossword
What should you study if you want to be a crossword expert? Crossword Solver analyzed 6.3 million newspaper crossword clues to find out.
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.
Washington Post Finds That Rise in Book Challenges of LGBTQ+ Books Led by a Few People
Of the 1,000 challenges they analyzed, the Washington Post found a rise in complaints against LGBTQ+ books that were led by a few people.
THE COLOR PURPLE Trailer Released
The new The Color Purple movie is based on the Tony Award-winning musical and will release in theaters in North America on December 25, 2023.
Martin Amis, British Novelist, Dies at 73
Martin Amis, a British novelist known for his satirical books with biting social commentary, has died at 73.
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.
Camp BOOK IT! & 2023-2024 BOOK IT! Program Open and Enrolling
Get the young people in your life the opportunity to read for free pizza with Camp BOOK IT! and the year-long BOOK IT! program.
Scorsese’s Killer of the Flower Moon Trailer Dropped, Starring Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio
The Killers of the Flower Moon trailer was released today. The new movie is based on how people of the Osage Nation were killed in the '20s.
PEN America and Penguin Random House Sue School District Over Book Bans
PEN America and publisher Penguin Random House filed a law suit today against a school district for book bans.
TikTok Users Report Reading 50% More Because of BookTok
A recent poll asked 10,000 TikTok U.S. and Canadian users if they are reading more because of BookTok, and here are the results.
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.
Here are the Winners of the 58th Annual Nebula Awards!
Here are the winners of the 58th Annual Nebula Awards, including for novel, novella, novelette, and YA/Middle Grade fiction.
PEDRO PÁRAMO Adaptation to Star Black Panther’s Tenoch Huerta
Netflix has began filming a film adaptation of the Mexican classic PEDRO PÁRAMO by Juan Rulfo, starring Black Panther's Tenoch Huerta.
Social Studies Textbook Publishers Censor Topics to Comply with Florida Law
The Florida Department of Education released its list of approved social studies textbooks, drawing criticism.
Here are the Winners of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize
Here are the 2023 Pulitzer Prize winners in the Books categories, including Fiction, History, Poetry, and more.
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.
Illinois to Become First State to Ban Book Bans
The Illinois Senate has passed HB 2789, a bill whose terms dictate that state funding from libraries that remove books will be withheld.
Dune: Part Two Official Trailer Released
Here is the trailer for Dune: Part Two! Get ready for epic battles, stunning visuals, and Princess Irulan contemplating a shadowy Arrakis.
Seattle Public Library Grants Free Access to Banned Books
The Seattle Public library is the second to offer free library cards through an initiative started by the Brooklyn Public library.
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.
New Gabriel García Márquez Novel Publishing in 2024
A new book by Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez is coming in 2024. The details + anticipated news on an English translation.
2023 Women’s Prize Shortlist Announced
The 2023 Women’s Prize shortlist has been announced. The list has new authors as well as previously nominated authors. Here are the details.
Watch the Heartstopper Season 2 Trailer and Start the Countdown!
Heartstopper fans rejoice! The second season premiere date has been announced, and Netflix has also dropped a teaser trailer.
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.
Here are the Top 13 Most Banned and Challenged Books of 2022
Book challenge attempts almost doubled in 2022, most targeting books about LGBTQIA+ people or by authors of color.
TWILIGHT TV Series Announced
A Twilight show is being made! In addition to Stephenie Meyers being involved with the production, here's what else we know so far.