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The Future of Libraries

Libraries have existed for 5,000 years, but what does their future look like in an ever-changing world. One writer explores.

Cookbook Showdown: The Best Fried Chicken Recipes, Tested

In today's Cookbook Showdown, Susie tests multiple fried chicken recipes from various popular cookbooks to see which one reigns supreme.

How Your Book Club Can Fight Against Books Bans and Censorship

Censorship attempts and book bans are at an all time high, but even a handful of people in a book club can make a difference. Here's how.

What Is Publishing Doing to Combat Censorship?

Have you wondered what concrete measures publishing houses are taking to combat censorship? Read on to find out.

Less Credit, Longer Hours: Illustrators’ Roles In Graphic Novels

Comics are a collaboration, but the artist's side is often overlooked. Here is how illustrators would like to see the industry change.

The “Great Publishing Resignation” Exposes the Failings of the Industry

On March 12, 2022, four editors from the Big 5 announced their resignations on Twitter. Is the “Great Publishing Resignation” here to stay?

The Correlation Between Sundown Towns and Book Bans: Forsyth County, GA

Disclaimer: due to the topic of this article, there will be some mentions of racial violence and a brief mention ...

How Does Goodreads Make Money?

How does Goodreads make money? Tech experts say it cashes in on your data, just like many social networking sites do.

Why Do Reviewers Include Disclaimers About ARCs?

Why do so many reviewers disclose that they've received ARCs? I polled 20 Rioters and Bookstagramers to find out,

Cookbook Showdown: The Best Iced Tea Recipes, Tested

We pit four cookbooks against each other to find the ultimate best iced tea recipe, and here are the results, with photo evidence.